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Léo

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten · 4 months

📖 History: Léo started life on a balcony, exposed to scorching sun during a heatwave, without shade or water… For several days, he endured temperatures over 36 degrees, until his meows alerted kind neighbors who saved him from severe dehydration. Thanks to them and a cruelty report, Léo finally discovered the comfort of a home. Today, Léo is a lively kitten, curious, playful, and affectionate! 😻 He gets along very well with other cats, dogs, and of course, humans. His greatest wish is to find a loving family that will offer him the love and security he deserves, and especially, a dog or cat companion to share his adventures. 🐶🐱 He is also very fond of food due to his previous lack thereof.

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📖 Histoire : Léo a commencé sa vie sur un balcon, exposé au soleil brûlant en pleine canicule, sans ombre ni eau… Pendant plusieurs jours, il a supporté plus de 36 degrés, jusqu’à ce que ses miaulements alertent des voisins bienveillants qui l’ont sauvé de la déshydratation sévère. Grâce à eux et à un signalement de maltraitance, Léo a enfin pu découvrir la douceur d’un foyer. Aujourd’hui, Léo est un chaton plein de vie, curieux, joueur et câlin ! 😻 Il s’entend très bien avec les autres chats, les chiens et bien sûr les humains. Son plus grand souhait ? Trouver une famille aimante qui lui offrira l’amour et la sécurité qu’il mérite, et surtout, un copain chien ou chat pour partager ses aventures. 🐶🐱 Il est très gourmand également du fait qu'il a manqué auparavant..

Size
Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Association Thalya Protection
Living with Léo
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Association Thalya Protection · FranceLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Léo home

What you'll need for Léo 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 Léo

What life with Léo looks like

Léo 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Léo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Léo?
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 Léo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Léo 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 Léo 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 Léo 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 Léo 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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