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LEO

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 8 years

Leo is an adorable 8-year-old cat who has been waiting for his family at the shelter for three long years already. FIV positive and suffering from chronic coryza, he leads a life full of sweetness despite this and only asks for a loving home. A bit shy during first encounters, Leo quickly reveals his true personality: a very affectionate cat, greedy for wet food and cuddles, who loves to roll over on his back to show you his little belly. Sociable, he gets along very well with other cats. Leo is waiting for one thing: someone who finally offers him the warmth of a home and all the love he deserves.

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Léo est un adorable chat de 8 ans qui attend sa famille depuis déjà 3 longues années au refuge. FIV positif et atteint d’un coryza chronique, il mène malgré tout une vie pleine de douceur et ne demande qu’un foyer aimant. Un peu timide lors des premières rencontres, Léo révèle vite sa véritable personnalité : un chat très affectueux, gourmand de pâtée et de câlins, qui adore se rouler sur le dos pour vous montrer son petit bidou. Sociable, il s’entend très bien avec les autres chats. Léo n’attend plus qu’une chose : quelqu’un qui lui offre enfin la chaleur d’un foyer et tout l’amour qu’il mérite.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Poitiers
Shelter
SPA Poitiers
Living with LEO
  • Good with cats
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Bringing LEO home

What you'll need for LEO in week one.

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  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
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    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 LEO

What life with LEO looks like

LEO is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA Poitiers in Poitiers.

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.

Poitiers, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting LEO, answered.

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