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Adopt Jax

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten · 10 months

Jax is a young, affectionate, kind and playful cat, close to humans. He will however need a home with good knowledge of cats, in order to accompany him patiently in his development. Separated too early from his mother and other animals of the same species, he has not acquired all feline behavior codes. A comprehending and structured environment will allow him to progress and thrive fully. Home without children. Access to the outside via a cat flap (mandatory) is essential for his well-being. In case of interest, please complete the online form "request - interest in adopting a cat". Please also read our placement philosophy. SPA-Fribourg Les Maupas 11473 Font Tél 75LU - VE from 08h30 to 11h30 This email address is protected against spam robots. You must enable JavaScript to view it.

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Jax est un jeune chat très câlin, gentil et joueur, proche de l’humain. Il aura cependant besoin d’un foyer ayant de bonnes connaissances des chats, afin de l’accompagner avec patience dans son évolution. Séparé trop tôt de sa mère et de ses congénères, il n’a pas acquis tous les codes de comportement félin. Un environnement compréhensif et structurant lui permettra de progresser et de s’épanouir pleinement. Foyer sans enfants. Un accès à l’extérieur via une chatière (obligatoire) est indispensable à son bien-être. En cas d’intérêt, merci de compléter le formulaire on-line « demande - intérêt pour l’adoption d’un chat ». Veuillez également lire notre philosophie de placement. SPA-FribourgLes Maupas 11473 Font Tél 75LU - VE de 08h30 à 11h30 Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser. Informations légalesDéclaration de protection des données FAITES UN DON PAR VIREMENT BANCAIRE SPA-FribourgFreiburger Tierschutzverein1473 FontIBAN CH59 2563 1()

Size
Age
Kitten · 10 months
Location
🇨🇭Font
Shelter
SPA Fribourg
Living with Jax
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Jax home

What you'll need for Jax 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 Jax

What life with Jax looks like

Jax is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at SPA Fribourg in Font.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇨🇭Adopting from Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Font, Switzerland browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jax, answered.

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