Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Bringing MONKEY home

What you'll need for MONKEY in week one.

Hand-picked Β· 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.

    View on Amazon→
    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

    View on Amazon→
    €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.

    View on Amazon→
    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

    View on Amazon→
    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

    View on Amazon→
    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60

Β§ Affiliate links Β· TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About MONKEY

What life with MONKEY looks like

MONKEY is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA Poitiers in Poitiers.

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 β€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

πŸ‡«πŸ‡·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.

Poitiers, France β€” browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting MONKEY, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about MONKEY?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Poitiers handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw MONKEY on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt MONKEY if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” SPA Poitiers 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 MONKEY 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if MONKEY isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with SPA Poitiers early rather than rehoming privately; they know MONKEY 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 β€” 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.
You might also like

More European Shorthair pets

Bella, female young European Shorthair for adoption at Stichting Animals Faith

Bella

European Shorthair Β· large

1 yearFemale
Chico, male senior European Shorthair for adoption at Stichting Animals Faith

Chico

European Shorthair Β· small

13 yearsMale
Beurnie, male 5yo European Shorthair for adoption at Stichting Animals Faith

Beurnie

European Shorthair

5 yearsMale

More from SPA Poitiers

MELUSIN, blanc male senior European Shorthair for adoption at SPA Poitiers, Poitiers

MELUSIN

European Shorthair

10 yearsMale
TRIKAHRO, female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at SPA Poitiers, Poitiers

TRIKAHRO

Mixed Breed

11 yearsFemale
PISTACHE, NOIRE-BLANC male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at SPA Poitiers, Poitiers

PISTACHE

Mixed Breed

10 yearsMale
Similar animals

More European Shorthairs looking for a home

Lover, TigrΓ© roux et blanc male young European Shorthair for adoption at Association Thalya Protection

Lover

European Shorthair

1 yearMale
LΓ©o, tigrΓ© gris et blanc male puppy European Shorthair for adoption at Association Thalya Protection

LΓ©o

European Shorthair

4 monthsMale
Espresso, noir male puppy European Shorthair for adoption at Association Thalya Protection

Espresso

European Shorthair

2 monthsMale
Atchou, gris Γ  poils mi long male puppy European Shorthair for adoption at Association Thalya Protection

Atchou

European Shorthair

2 monthsMale
KΓ©pi, noir male puppy European Shorthair for adoption at Association Thalya Protection

KΓ©pi

European Shorthair

2 monthsMale
Flow, Noire female puppy European Shorthair for adoption at Association Thalya Protection

Flow

European Shorthair

4 monthsFemale

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change β†’