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JOOP

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Joop was abandoned due to his owner’s personal problems. He was living in an unsanitary dwelling with other cats. He is fearful and needs some time to trust others.

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Joop a été abandonné suite aux problèmes personnels de sa propriétaire. Il vivait dans un logement insalubre avec d'autres chats. Il est craintif et a besoin d'un peu de temps pour accorder sa confiance.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷Ardennes
Shelter
Maubert-Fontaine)
Living with JOOP
  • ✓Good with cats
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing JOOP home

What you'll need for JOOP in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About JOOP

What life with JOOP looks like

JOOP is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Maubert-Fontaine) in Ardennes.

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.

Ardennes, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting JOOP, answered.

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