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Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

JINX is a sensitive and reserved cat who still has a lot of difficulties with human contact today. She is looking for a calm home, with or without outdoor access, and without children. One will need to be patient and gentle. We cannot guarantee a completely positive change in her personality. Another cat who is well-adjusted and already present in the home would be an advantage for her development. JINX is a carrier of the calicivirus, so she cannot be placed with other cats who are not carriers of this condition. JINX lived in the company of other animals of the same species. We do not know how she gets along with dogs.

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Jinx est une chatte sensible et réservée qui a beaucoup de difficultés avec le contact humain aujourd'hui encore. Elle recherche un foyer calme, avec ou sans accès à l'extérieur, et sans enfants. Il faudra se montrer patient et doux. Nous ne pouvons garantir une totalement évolution positive quant à son caractère. Un autre chat bien dans ses pattes et déjà présent au foyer serait un plus pour son évolution. Jinx est porteuse du calicivirus, elle ne pourra donc pas être placée avec d'autres chats qui ne sont pas porteurs de cette pathologie Jinx vivait au contact de ses congénères. Nous ne connaissons pas son entente avec les chiens.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Vaux-le-Pénil
Shelter
SPA Vaux-le-Pénil
Living with JINX
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing JINX home

What you'll need for JINX 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 JINX

What life with JINX looks like

JINX is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at SPA Vaux-le-Pénil in Vaux-le-Pénil.

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 JINX, answered.

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