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Minette

Female · Senior · 16 years

Deposited at the shelter after a reluctant abandonment, Minette hopes to quickly find the warmth of a loving home. She is such a sweet cat who loves affection and gentleness. All she wants is a patient and loving family to accompany her in her golden years. Minette is suffering from kidney insufficiency and will need a specific diet. Give Minette the tenderness of a real home, and she will repay you with her calm and sweetness.

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Déposée au refuge suite à un abandon à contre-cœur, Minette espère retrouver rapidement la chaleur d’un foyer. C’est une chatte tellement gentille, qui aime les caresses et la douceur. Elle n’attend qu’une chose : une famille aimante et patiente pour l’accompagner dans ses belles années. Minette est en insuffisance rénale, et devra garder une alimentation spécifique. Offrez à Minette la tendresse d’un vrai foyer, elle vous le rendra par son calme et sa douceur.

Size
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Age
Senior · 16 years
Location
🇫🇷Voillecomte
Shelter
Haute-Marne)
Cared for by Haute-Marne) · Voillecomte
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Minette home

What you'll need for Minette in week one.

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  1. 01
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  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Minette

What life with Minette looks like

Minette is a senior cat waiting at Haute-Marne) in Voillecomte.

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.

Voillecomte, France — browse more cats in France.

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. Haute-Marne) 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 — Haute-Marne) 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 Haute-Marne) 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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