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Lithium

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 4 years

This lovely 4-year-old cat arrived at our shelter after a seizure in a context of great human distress. Unfortunately, he has lived in a difficult environment that has not allowed him to flourish. 💔 By nature very timid and reserved, he is used to hiding and is not accustomed to human contact. Currently, however, he is starting to come to us to receive food, an encouraging first step. We are looking for a gentle, patient and committed family for him, ready to respect his pace and accompany him in his socialization. A calm and secure home, ideally with a sociable cat who could help him gain confidence. Experience with fearful cats would be a real asset. 🐱 Compatibility: * Cats: OK * Dogs: to be evaluated * Children: no ❤️ After a difficult life, he finally deserves to discover the gentleness of a home. He will certainly not be demonstrative upon arrival, but with time, patience and a lot of kindness, he may learn to appreciate human presence and know a more serene life. 📞 Contact us only by phone at 02. ❌ Please do not send messages, emails or requests via social networks. Contacts are made only by phone.

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Ce joli chat âgé d’environ 4 ans est arrivé chez nous à la suite d’une saisie, dans un contexte de grande détresse humaine. Il a malheureusement vécu dans un environnement difficile, qui ne lui a pas permis de s’épanouir. 💔 De nature très craintive et réservée, il a l’habitude de se cacher et n’est pas habitué aux contacts humains. Actuellement, il commence toutefois à venir vers nous pour recevoir de la pâtée, un premier petit pas encourageant. Nous recherchons pour lui une famille douce, patiente et investie, prête à respecter son rythme et à l’accompagner dans sa socialisation. Un foyer calme et sécurisant, idéalement avec un chat sociable qui pourrait l’aider à prendre confiance. Une expérience avec les chats craintifs serait un véritable atout. 🐱 Compatibilité : * Chats : OK * Chiens : à évaluer * Enfants : non ❤️ Après un parcours de vie difficile, il mérite enfin de découvrir la douceur d’un foyer. Il ne sera certainement pas démonstratif dès son arrivée, mais avec du temps, de la patience et beaucoup de bienveillance, il pourra peut-être apprendre à apprécier la présence humaine et connaître une vie plus sereine. 📞 Contactez-nous uniquement par téléphone au 02. ❌ Merci de ne pas envoyer de messages, d’e-mails ou de demandes via les réseaux sociaux. Les prises de contact se font uniquement par téléphone.

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇨🇭Uvrier

Shelter

SPA Valais

Living with Lithium

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

Cared for by SPA Valais · Uvrier Learn about European Shorthair →

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Bringing Lithium home

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About Lithium

What life with Lithium looks like

Lithium is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA Valais in Uvrier.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Uvrier, Switzerland — browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lithium, answered.

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