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Leïa

European Shorthair · Female · Kitten · 8 months

Leia is an adorable 8-month-old kitten who arrived at our shelter with her sister Hinata when they were just 2 and a half months old. Very fearful upon her arrival, Leia has made great progress in her foster family (where she still lives). She now accepts human presence and enjoys being petted, but only with the people she trusts. With strangers, Leia remains very reserved and fearful. She is a sensitive, gentle, and curious kitten who still needs time to open up fully. She won't approach you spontaneously at first, but once she feels reassured, she knows how to show her tenderness. 💕 🐾 Leia needs a calm and patient family that understands she will need time to overcome her shyness. In return, she will offer you the joy of seeing a little kitten bloom, one who is just waiting to feel loved and safe. Her sister, on the other hand, is already in her new home.... Leïa is still searching for her forever family...

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Leia est une adorable chatonne de 8 mois, arrivée à l’association avec sa sœur Hinata lorsqu’elles n’avaient que 2 mois et demi. Très craintive à son arrivée, Leia a fait de beaux progrès dans sa famille d’accueil (où elle vit toujours). Elle accepte désormais la présence humaine et apprécie les caresses, mais seulement avec les personnes en qui elle a confiance. Avec les inconnus, Leia reste encore très réservée et craintive. C’est une minette sensible, douce et curieuse, qui a encore besoin de temps pour s’ouvrir complètement. Elle n’ira pas spontanément vers vous au début, mais une fois rassurée, elle sait montrer sa tendresse. 💕 🐾 Leia a besoin d’une famille calme et patiente, qui comprendra qu’il lui faudra du temps pour dépasser sa timidité, En retour, elle vous offrira le bonheur de voir éclore une petite minette qui n’attend qu’à se sentir aimée et en sécurité. sa soeur elle, est déja dans son nouveau foyer.... Leïa recherche encore sa famille pour la vie...

Size
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Age
Kitten · 8 months
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Association Thalya Protection
Cared for by Association Thalya Protection · FranceLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Leïa home

What you'll need for Leïa 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 Leïa

What life with Leïa looks like

Leïa is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Association Thalya Protection in France.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇫🇷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.

France, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Leïa, answered.

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