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Adopt Kalinka

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 12 years

Type / Breed: European (non LOOF) Age: Born on 23/03/2014 Microchip number: 250269610732349 History: Entrusted to the association with her kittens. Temperament: Kalinka is shy. It will take time for her to adapt. Therefore, she needs a patient person. Ok with dogs: Not tested. Sees them from a distance. Adoption fee: 130€ (membership included). Adoption outside of France is entirely possible. However, the adoption amount must be increased by the fees related to leaving the territory (vaccine against rabies and passport required 21 days before her departure). Adopting her must also be able to visit the foster family to meet the animal. Tested for FIV/FELV: YES, negative To adopt, please complete this form: and where it is mandatory, have a veterinarian or an ASV complete this certificate before any meeting and present it to us after it has been signed: Finally, this cat does not suit you or is no longer available? We have others.

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Type/ Race: européen (non LOOF) Âge : née le 23/03/2014 N° de puce : 250269610732349 Histoire : Confié à l’association avec ses petits. Caractère : Kalinka est craintive. Il lui faudra du temps pour s’adapter. Il lui faudra donc quelqu’un de patient. Ok chiens : Non testée. Les voit de loin. Frais d’adoption : 130€ (adhésion comprise) L’adoption hors de France est tout à fait possible. Il faut cependant majorer le montant de l’adoption des frais relatifs à la sortie du territoire (vaccin rage et passeport obligatoires 21 jours avant son départ). L’adoptant doit pouvoir également se rendre dans la famille d’accueil pour rencontrer l’animal. Testée fiv/felv : OUI, négative Pour l’adopter, merci de compléter ce formulaire : et dans la mesure où c’est obligatoire, de faire compléter avant toute rencontre, ce certificat par un vétérinaire ou une ASV et de nous le présenter après l’avoir signé : Finalement, ce chat ne vous correspond pas ou n’est plus disponible ? Nous en avons d’autres par ici

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Action 4 Pets
Living with Kalinka
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Bringing Kalinka home

What you'll need for Kalinka in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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    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

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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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

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Kalinka

What life with Kalinka looks like

Kalinka is a senior european shorthair cat waiting at Action 4 Pets in France.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇫🇷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 Kalinka, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Kalinka?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Action 4 Pets handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Kalinka on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Kalinka if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Action 4 Pets 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 Kalinka 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 Kalinka 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 Action 4 Pets early rather than rehoming privately; they know Kalinka 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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