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JAK

Male · Young · 3 years

JAK is a cat who has arrived with us following an investigation of animal cruelty. He is extremely stressed by the shelter, which makes him a bit shy. He will need a patient adopter who will give him the time and space to feel at ease and reveal his true self. He is positive for the Calicivirus, so he can only live with other cats that have the same condition. Our staff will be there to explain what the Calicivirus is. He currently has urinary crystals, and he will have a blood test soon to see if they have disappeared thanks to the treatment.

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Jak est un chat qui nous arrive suite une enquête maltraitance. Il est énormément stressé par le refuge ce qui le rend un peu timide, il aura besoin d'adoptant patient qui lui laisseront le temps et l'espace pour se sentir à l'aise et se révéler. Il est positif au Calicivirus, il pourra donc vivre seulement avec des chats ayant la même pathologie. Nos agents seront la pour vous expliquer en quoi consiste le Calicivirus. Il a actuellement des cristaux urinaires, il aura une prise de sang dans peu de temps pour voir s'ils ont disparus grâce au traitement.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Rennes
Shelter
SPA Rennes
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Cared for by SPA Rennes · Rennes

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing JAK home

What you'll need for JAK in week one.

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  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
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    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 JAK

What life with JAK looks like

JAK is a young adult cat waiting at SPA Rennes in Rennes.

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.

🇫🇷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.

Rennes, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting JAK, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about JAK?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Rennes handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw JAK on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt JAK if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Rennes 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 JAK 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 JAK 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 Rennes early rather than rehoming privately; they know JAK 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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