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Mimi

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 15 years

For 15 years, MIMI knew the comfort of a home, the reassuring presence of his owner, and a quiet life he probably expected to continue for a long time. But on August 20, his little world turned upside down. His owner had to move into an EHPAD (a nursing home). For MIMI, there was unfortunately no other option than to join our shelter. A difficult separation, for both of them. Today, MIMI doesn't understand. He hides, watches, and keeps to himself, and perhaps deep down he still hopes his owner will come back for him. That is why we are here: to speak to him gently, reassure him, respect his pace, and look after him. Because we know that the MIMI we see today is probably not the real MIMI. He is simply lost, shaken by all these changes and the sudden loss of his familiar landmarks. MIMI is a little grandpa who is FIV+ (FeLV-negative... note: FIV+ refers to feline immunodeficiency virus), but he is in good health. Above all, his age and his FIV status change nothing about what he deserves.

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Pendant 15 ans, MIMI a connu la douceur d’un foyer, la présence rassurante de son maître et cette vie tranquille qu’il pensait probablement continuer à vivre encore longtemps. Mais le 20 août, sa petite vie a basculé… Son maître a dû entrer en EHPAD. Et pour MIMI, il n’y avait malheureusement pas d’autre solution que de rejoindre notre refuge. Une séparation difficile… pour l’un comme pour l’autre. Aujourd’hui, MIMI ne comprend pas. Il se cache, observe, reste en retrait… et peut-être qu’au fond de lui, il espère encore que son maître va revenir le chercher. Alors nous sommes là. Pour lui parler doucement, le rassurer, respecter son rythme et veiller sur lui. Parce que nous savons que le MIMI que nous découvrons aujourd’hui n’est probablement pas le vrai MIMI. Il est simplement perdu, bouleversé par tous ces changements et par la perte brutale de ses repères. MIMI est un petit papi FIV+, mais il est en bonne santé. Et surtout, son âge et son statut FIV ne changent rien à ce qu’il mérit

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Age

Senior · 15 years

Location

🇫🇷France

Shelter

Association du Chat Libre La Destrousse

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About Mimi

What life with Mimi looks like

Mimi is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at Association du Chat Libre La Destrousse in France.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract, and shelters often cover sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and a passport. Confirm with the shelter what is included. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Mimi, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mimi?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Association du Chat Libre La Destrousse handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Mimi on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Mimi if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Association du Chat Libre La Destrousse whether they will for Mimi, what they require (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 Mimi already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Mimi. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Association du Chat Libre La Destrousse, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Mimi isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Association du Chat Libre La Destrousse about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Mimi 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.