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Adopt Jamal

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 2 years

My story: Hello, I'm Jamal! I came to the shelter through a free cat agreement. My character: I'm a big tomcat... a real ball of love! In every sense of the word... And believe me, I have a lot of affection to give! I love cuddles, as much as I receive as I give them. I come rubbing against the legs as soon as my human arrives and I give lots of little headbutts to ask for attention. In my head, I'm still a big kitten! I need stimulation and playtime, because I LOVE it! Always ready to have fun, I am a real ray of sunshine in daily life. I am also a real little trickster: I like / I don't like: I am okay with cats, not tested with dogs and we will avoid children, I was weaned too early so I don't necessarily have all the codes if I'm bothered too much. I have known the outside, so that would be an advantage.

Read original (fr)

Mon histoire : Coucou, moi c’est Jamal ! Je suis arrivé au refuge grâce a une convention chat libre. Mon caractère : Je suis un gros matou… une vraie boule d’amour ! Au sens propre comme au figuré… Et croyez-moi, j’ai énormément d’affection à donner ! J’adore les câlins, autant en recevoir qu’en donner. Je viens me frotter contre les jambes dès que mon humain arrive et je donne plein de petits coups de tête pour réclamer de l’attention. Dans ma tête, je suis encore un grand chaton ! J’ai besoin de stimulation et de moments de jeu, parce que j’ADORE ça ! Toujours partant pour m’amuser, je suis un vrai petit rayon de soleil au quotidien. Je suis aussi un sacré petit filou : J'aime / J'aime pas : Je suis ok chat , non testé chien et on évitera les enfants , j’ai été sevré trop tôt donc je n’ai pas forcément tous les codes si on m’embête de trop. J’ai connu l’extérieur , donc ça serait un plus.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
APAA Trégrom
Living with Jamal
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by APAA Trégrom · FranceLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Jamal home

What you'll need for Jamal 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 Jamal

What life with Jamal looks like

Jamal is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at APAA Trégrom in France.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Jamal, answered.

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