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IRIS

Shar Pei · Female · Young · 2 years

Iris is a female dog who arrived at the shelter after being found with her belongings. After a year at the shelter, she remains available. Initially wary, Iris transforms into a loving companion once she knows you. However, she forms strong attachments and struggles with solitude, requiring very present humans ready to work on separation anxiety gradually. She gets along well with dogs but not cats. Iris is an anxious dog needing a calm environment in a small town or countryside setting. She's an adorable, dynamic, and playful dog longing to finally leave the shelter for a loving home.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Gennevilliers
Shelter
SPA Gennevilliers (Grammont)
Living with IRIS
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Gennevilliers (Grammont) · GennevilliersLearn about Shar Pei →
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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing IRIS home

What you'll need for IRIS in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About IRIS

What life with IRIS looks like

IRIS is a medium-sized young adult shar pei cat waiting at SPA Gennevilliers (Grammont) in Gennevilliers.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

Note from the shelter: Separation anxiety - needs very present humans and gradual training for alone time

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Gennevilliers, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting IRIS, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about IRIS?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Gennevilliers (Grammont) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw IRIS on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt IRIS if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Gennevilliers (Grammont) will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is IRIS already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most cats on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if IRIS isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with SPA Gennevilliers (Grammont) early rather than rehoming privately; they know IRIS and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (FR). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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