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JAMES

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 2 years

Bonjour, moi c’est James. 💓 ​ Je suis un joli chat estimé au 1er juin 2024. ​ Mon histoire n’est pas très joyeuse… Mon propriétaire m’a lâchement abandonné dans un logement, avec mes frères et sœurs. Du jour au lendemain, nous nous sommes retrouvés seuls, sans comprendre ce qui nous arrivait. 😢 ​ Grâce à la mobilisation du refuge et notamment à son partenariat avec 30 Millions d’Amis, j’ai pu être sauvé et accueilli ici. 🍀 ​ Je viens donc tout juste d’arriver et, forcément, je suis encore un peu perdu. Je suis un chat un peu craintif et j’ai besoin de temps pour comprendre que je suis maintenant en sécurité. ⌛ ​ Je peux me laisser caresser lorsque je suis en confiance, mais je n’apprécie pas forcément d’être manipulé. Il faudra donc apprendre à me connaître, respecter mes limites et surtout ne jamais me brusquer. ​ Avec les autres chats, c’est une tout autre histoire ! Je suis très sociable avec mes congénères et leur présence me rassure beaucoup. ​ Pour m’adopter, il faudra venir me rencontrer au refuge et prendre le temps de m’apprivoiser petit à petit. Je ne serai probablement pas le chat qui viendra immédiatement se frotter à vos jambes, mais avec de la patience, de la douceur et beaucoup de bienveillance, une belle relation pourra peut-être naître. ​ Je suis encore un peu perdu, mais j’aimerais tellement finir par savoir ce que ça fait d’avoir une vraie famille. ​​​ 🤝 Ententes à tester 🐱 Chats : Ok 🐶 Chiens : à tester 👶 Enfants : à tester 📇 ID: 250269611821693Je

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Refuge de Digne (Amis Dignois des Animaux)
Living with JAMES
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Refuge de Digne (Amis Dignois des Animaux) · FranceLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing JAMES home

What you'll need for JAMES 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 JAMES

What life with JAMES looks like

JAMES is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Refuge de Digne (Amis Dignois des Animaux) 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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

France, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting JAMES, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about JAMES?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Refuge de Digne (Amis Dignois des Animaux) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw JAMES on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt JAMES if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Refuge de Digne (Amis Dignois des Animaux) 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is JAMES 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 JAMES 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 Refuge de Digne (Amis Dignois des Animaux) early rather than rehoming privately; they know JAMES 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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