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MINETTE

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 7 years

Minette - 7 years old, Minette was taken in by the shelter after the firefighters intervened following her owner's death. For several days, this little cat stayed alone in the apartment, waiting for her human to return... without understanding why he didn't come back. No one knew of her existence. No one knew she was still there. Today, Minette finally deserves to turn the painful page. Accustomed to living in an apartment, she shared her daily life with a dog. She is an adorable cat, sociable and very affectionate, who enjoys human company and moments of tenderness. After losing all her bearings, Minette only wants one thing: to find the warmth of a home where she can once again feel loved and safe. Offering a second chance to Minette means allowing this sweet little cat to rewrite her story, this time surrounded by love, stability and kindness. Because after everything she has been through, she deserves more than ever to know happiness again.

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Minette – 7ans, Minette a été prise en charge par le refuge suite à l’intervention des pompiers après le décès de son propriétaire. Pendant plusieurs jours, cette petite minette est restée seule dans l’appartement, à attendre le retour de son humain… sans comprendre pourquoi il ne revenait plus. Personne ne connaissait son existence. Personne ne savait qu’elle était encore là. Aujourd’hui, Minette mérite enfin de tourner cette douloureuse page. Habituée à vivre en appartement, elle partageait son quotidien avec un chien. C’est une chatte adorable, sociable et très câline, qui apprécie la compagnie des humains et les moments de tendresse. Après avoir perdu tous ses repères, Minette ne demande qu’une chose : retrouver la chaleur d’un foyer où elle pourra à nouveau se sentir aimée et en sécurité. Offrir une seconde chance à Minette, c’est permettre à cette douce minette de réécrire son histoire, cette fois entourée d’amour, de stabilité et de bienveillance. Parce qu’après tout ce qu’elle a traversé, elle mérite plus que jamais de connaître à nouveau le bonheur.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Angoulême
Shelter
Refuge Angoumois
Living with MINETTE
  • Spayed
Cared for by Refuge Angoumois · AngoulêmeLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing MINETTE home

What you'll need for MINETTE 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 MINETTE

What life with MINETTE looks like

MINETTE is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Refuge Angoumois in Angoulême.

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 MINETTE, answered.

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