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Melon

European Shorthair · Male

Melon was rescued from a very difficult situation, found with many other cats in an entirely unsuitable environment. Taken care of by the shelter, he was able to be treated and get back on his feet. Today, he is discovering a calmer life and slowly gaining confidence. He has not known family life, which explains why he remains reserved when facing new things, without being closed or aggressive. He observes, adapts, and moves forward calmly. Melon will need a calm home with patient and respectful people. Once he trusts, he will relax and find his place in a stable daily life. This is a cat who mainly needs time and gentleness to continue evolving. Share this page on Facebook or X-twitter Adopt a cat:

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MELON a été sauvé d'une situation de vie très difficile, retrouvé avec de nombreux autres chats dans un environnement totalement inadapté. Pris en charge par le refuge, il a pu être soigné et remis sur pattes. Aujourd'hui, il découvre une vie plus sereine et progresse doucement dans ses repères. Il n'a pas connu la vie de famille, ce qui explique qu'il reste réservé face aux nouveautés, sans pour autant être fermé ou agressif. Il observe, il s'adapte, et avance tranquillement. Melon aura besoin d'un foyer calme, avec des personnes patientes et respectueuses de son rythme. Une fois en confiance, il pourra s'apaiser et trouver sa place dans un quotidien stable. C'est un chat qui a surtout besoin de temps et de douceur pour continuer à évoluer. Partager cette page sur facebook ou X-twitter Adopter un chat : MELON, chat male EUROPÉEN de 7 ans

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇫🇷Paris
Shelter
Fondation Brigitte Bardot
Living with Melon
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Melon home

What you'll need for Melon 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 Melon

What life with Melon looks like

Melon is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Fondation Brigitte Bardot in Paris.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Melon, answered.

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