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European Shorthair · Female · Kitten · 3 months

Mocha is a little kitten who is full of energy and curiosity, she discovers the world with enthusiasm and never misses an opportunity to have fun. Like all kittens, she needs time, presence and patience: She still has a lot to learn and needs a family ready to commit to helping her grow. With attention and affection, she will become a joyful and loving companion, full of life and mischief.

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Mocha est une petite chatonne qui déborde d’énergie et de curiosité, elle découvre le monde avec enthousiasme et ne manque jamais une occasion de s’amuser.Comme tous les chatons, elle demande du temps, de la présence et de la patience :Elle a encore tout à apprendre et a besoin d’une famille prête à s’investir pour l’accompagner dans sa croissance.Avec de l’attention et de la tendresse, elle deviendra une compagne joyeuse et attachante, pleine de vie et de malice.

Size
Age
Kitten · 3 months
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
ARPA Nice
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Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Mocha home

What you'll need for Mocha 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 Mocha

What life with Mocha looks like

Mocha is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at ARPA Nice in France.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇫🇷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 Mocha, answered.

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