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Adopt KIM

Female · Young · 3 years

KIM arrived in February 2025. The people who dropped her off claimed they had "found" her... KIM is a small, extremely sensitive kitten who needs time to build trust. She is extremely protective of the humans she loves. With many fears, we will avoid young children but teenagers will be welcome. A life in a rural home will be essential as KIM is very stressed by urban environments. Her adopters will need to be gentle, patient, and compassionate to help her become a confident little kitty. KIM is sociable with other cats (provided there is a meeting).

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Kim est arrivée en Février 2025. Les personnes qui nous l'ont déposé l'avaient soi-disant "trouvé"... Kim est une petite puce extrêmement sensible qui a besoin de temps avant d'accorder sa confiance. Elle se montre extrêmement protectrice avec les humains qu'elle aime. Ayant de nombreuses craintes, nous éviterons les jeunes enfants, mais les ados seront les bienvenus. Une vie en maison, à la campagne sera indispensable car Kim est très stressée par le milieu urbain. Ses adoptants devront faire preuve de douceur, de patience et de bienveillance pour l'aider à devenir une louloute bien dans ses pattes. Kim est sociable avec les autres chiens (sous réserve d'une rencontre).

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Cabourg
Shelter
SPA Cabourg
Living with KIM
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Cabourg · Cabourg

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing KIM home

What you'll need for KIM in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About KIM

What life with KIM looks like

KIM is a small young adult dog waiting at SPA Cabourg in Cabourg.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Needs rural environment, fears urban settings, requires patient adopters experienced with fearful dogs

🇫🇷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 KIM, answered.

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