Not confirmed since October 21, 2026

KIMBALOU

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 6 years

Kimbalou is part of a small group of cats recently rescued. He has lived a somewhat neglected life and has probably not always known the comfort and security of a real home. Despite this, Kimbalou is a gentle, calm and affectionate cat. He enjoys gentle petting and quickly begins to show all his affection once reassured. He will simply need a little time to adjust, in a patient and caring home that will respect his pace and give him time to settle in. To be fully fulfilled, he will need access to the outdoors once he is perfectly accustomed to his new home. ✨ After a life that was a bit too uncertain, Kimbalou now deserves to put down his bags in a sweet and loving family, ready to finally offer him the stability he needs. 🐾

FR·Show original

Kimbalou fait partie d’un petit groupe de chats récemment pris en charge lors d’un sauvetage. Jusqu’ici, il vivait un peu livré à lui-même et n’a probablement pas toujours connu le confort et la sécurité d’un vrai foyer. Malgré cela, Kimbalou est un chat doux, calme et affectueux. Il apprécie les caresses lorsqu’elles sont faites avec délicatesse et commence rapidement à montrer toute sa tendresse une fois rassuré. Il aura simplement besoin d’un petit temps d’adaptation, dans un foyer patient et bienveillant qui saura respecter son rythme et lui laisser le temps de prendre ses marques. Pour être pleinement épanoui, il devra bénéficier d’un accès à l’extérieur une fois parfaitement habitué à son nouveau foyer. ✨ Après une vie un peu trop incertaine, Kimbalou mérite désormais de poser ses valises dans une famille douce et aimante, prête à lui offrir enfin la stabilité dont il a besoin. 🐾

Size

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Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇫🇷Angoulême

Shelter

Refuge Angoumois

Living with KIMBALOU

✓Neutered

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Bringing KIMBALOU home

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About KIMBALOU

What life with KIMBALOU looks like

KIMBALOU is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Refuge Angoumois in Angoulême.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Angoulême, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting KIMBALOU, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about KIMBALOU?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Refuge Angoumois handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw KIMBALOU on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt KIMBALOU if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Refuge Angoumois 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is KIMBALOU 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 KIMBALOU 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 Refuge Angoumois early rather than rehoming privately; they know KIMBALOU 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.