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Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 14 years

Minette is a very affectionate cat, close to people, who mainly looks for attention and a lot of affection on a daily basis. Gentle and loving, she enjoys moments of tenderness and will easily form a strong bond with her future family. However, she has kidney insufficiency, which requires a specific diet as well as regular veterinary monitoring to ensure her well-being and stabilize her health condition. With an attentive, patient, and kind family, Minette will be able to enjoy a comfortable life, surrounded by love and tenderness. She is supported by the 30 Millions d'Amis Foundation: her adoption is done through a voluntary donation (capped at 50 €) and an assistance of up to 1000 € for veterinary fees is granted.

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Minette est une chatte très câline, proche de l’Homme, qui recherche avant tout de l’attention et beaucoup d’affection au quotidien. Douce et attachante, elle apprécie les moments de tendresse et saura facilement créer un lien fort avec sa future famille. Elle présente toutefois une insuffisance rénale, ce qui nécessite une alimentation spécifique ainsi qu’un suivi vétérinaire régulier afin de veiller à son bien-être et de stabiliser son état de santé. Avec une famille attentive, patiente et bienveillante, Minette pourra profiter d’une vie confortable, entourée d’amour et de douceur. Elle bénéficie du soutien de la Fondation 30 Millions d’Amis : son adoption se fait en don libre (plafonné à 50 €) et une aide pouvant aller jusqu’à 1000 € pour les frais vétérinaires est accordée.

Size
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de Besançon
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Bringing Minette home

What you'll need for Minette 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 Minette

What life with Minette looks like

Minette is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at SPA de Besançon 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 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. SPA de Besançon 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 — SPA de Besançon 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 SPA de Besançon 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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