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Karl

European Shorthair · Male

KARL was taken care of after a jaw fracture, and is now fully recovered. This ordeal is behind him, and he has regained good general health. He is a kind and strong cat who has overcome a difficult situation. However, he remains sensitive and needs a calm and reassuring living environment to continue thriving peacefully. Karl is looking for a peaceful home, with access to the outside, ideally a garden, so he can enjoy his environment in complete tranquility. He must be the only animal in the home, as he values his peace and needs a space all his own to feel completely at ease. With patient and caring adopters, he can enjoy a beautiful second life, stable and calm. Share this page on Facebook or X-twitter Adopt a cat:

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KARL a été pris en charge après une fracture de la mâchoire, aujourd'hui complètement soignée. Cette épreuve est désormais derrière lui, et il a retrouvé une bonne forme générale. C'est un chat gentil et solide, qui a su se remettre d'une situation difficile. Il reste toutefois sensible et a besoin d'un cadre de vie calme et rassurant pour continuer à s'épanouir sereinement. Karl recherche un foyer paisible, avec un accès à l'extérieur, idéalement un jardin, afin de pouvoir profiter de son environnement en toute tranquillité. Il devra être le seul animal du foyer, car il apprécie sa tranquillité et a besoin d'un espace rien qu'à lui pour se sentir pleinement à l'aise. Avec des adoptants patients et bienveillants, il pourra profiter d'une belle seconde vie, stable et apaisée. Partager cette page sur facebook ou X-twitter Adopter un chat : KARL, chat male EUROPÉEN de 6 ans

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇫🇷Paris
Shelter
Fondation Brigitte Bardot
Cared for by Fondation Brigitte Bardot · ParisLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Karl home

What you'll need for Karl 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 Karl

What life with Karl looks like

Karl is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Fondation Brigitte Bardot in Paris.

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 Karl, answered.

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