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Mookie

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 2 years

Mookie is a beautiful, gentle, playful, and sociable black and white cat with short fur. She is spayed, tested negative for FIV (AIDS) and FeLV (Leukemia), and is due to receive her vaccinations for Typhus and Coryza soon. She is in good health. Mookie is currently in foster care. Hello, I'm Mookie. I'm a sweet, playful, and very affectionate little girl. I prefer to keep a low profile... as much as a cat can! Two years ago, I found my forever family. I thought it would be forever, but sometimes human life gets too loud. Major renovations have begun: noise, vibrations, workers... For a cat like me, it was stressful. And these works were supposed to last two years, or even longer. Over the months, my stress became so intense that I started pulling out my fur, leaving my skin exposed on a large part of my body. My human tried everything: veterinarians, behaviorists... but she could see that I was suffering. So she made the decision she dreaded the most: helping me find another family. She cried a lot and felt guilty. But she loved me deeply. Sometimes, loving someone is also recognizing that you can no longer offer them what they need. She did everything she could for me and chose to give me a chance to get better. And today, look at me! My fur has grown back, my skin is beautiful again, I've regained my confidence... and above all, I'm doing great! In my foster home, I've found peace and the pleasure of small things. I love playing with balls, toys, and anything that moves. Even if, let's be honest, a simple piece of string is often more interesting than the toy specially bought for me. Humans really don't understand anything! I also love to eat. My morning and evening meals are sacred appointments. I'm extremely punctual when it comes to food. In a new environment, I need some time. I can be reserved at first: I observe, I listen, and I take my bearings. I probably won't come to your lap in the first minute and meow: "HELLO, I'M AT HOME!". Just let me come at my own pace. With patience and gentleness, I will come to you for your caresses, play with you, and show you the affectionate and lively little girl hiding behind my shyness. I'm not looking for a perfect family. I'm looking for a patient, gentle, and attentive family. In return, I'll offer you my cuddles, my games, my presence, and of course, my legendary punctuality at meal times. So... maybe my new life could start with you? Find Mookie on the shelter's Facebook page.

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Identifiée par puce électronique Type : Européen Couleur : Noire et blanche - Pelage : court Stérilisée Test FIV (Sida) - FELV (Leucose) négatif Vaccinée Typhus et Coryza prochainement Santé : Tout va bien En famille d'accueil Bonjour, moi c’est Mookie. Je suis une jolie minette douce, joueuse, sociable et, paraît-il, très attachante. Je préfère rester modeste… enfin, autant qu’une chatte puisse l’être ! Il y a deux ans, j’avais trouvé ma famille. Je pensais que ce serait pour toujours mais parfois, la vie des humains fait trop de bruit. De gros travaux ont commencé : bruits, vibrations, ouvriers … Pour une minette comme moi, c’était stressant. Et ces travaux devaient durer deux ans, voire davantage. Lire plus... Au fil des mois, mon stress est devenu si important que je me suis mise à m’arracher les poils, jusqu’à avoir la peau visible sur une grande partie de mon corps. Mon humaine a tout essayé : vétérinaires, comportementalistes, ... mais elle voyait bien que je souffrais. Alors elle a dû prendre la décision qu’elle redoutait le plus : m’aider à trouver une autre famille. Elle a beaucoup pleuré et s’en est voulu. Pourtant, elle m’aimait profondément. Mais parfois, aimer quelqu’un, c’est aussi reconnaître qu’on ne peut plus lui offrir ce dont il a besoin. Elle a fait tout ce qu’elle pouvait pour moi et a choisi de me donner une chance d’aller mieux. Et aujourd’hui, regardez-moi ! Mes poils ont repoussé, ma peau est redevenue toute jolie, j’ai repris confiance… et surtout, je vais bien ! Dans ma famille d’accueil, j’ai retrouvé le calme et le plaisir des petites choses. J’adore jouer avec les balles, les jouets et tout ce qui bouge. Même si, soyons honnêtes, une simple ficelle reste souvent bien plus intéressante que le jouet acheté spécialement pour moi. Les humains ne comprennent décidément rien ! J’aime aussi beaucoup manger. Mes repas du matin et du soir sont des rendez-vous sacrés. Je suis extrêmement ponctuelle lorsqu’il s’agit de nourriture. Dans un nouvel environnement, j’ai besoin d’un peu de temps. Je peux être réservée au début : j’observe, j’écoute et je prends mes marques. Je ne vais probablement pas débarquer sur vos genoux dès la première minute en miaulant : « BONJOUR, JE SUIS CHEZ MOI ! ». Laissez-moi simplement venir à mon rythme. Avec de la patience et de la douceur, je viendrai chercher vos caresses, jouer avec vous et vous montrerai la minette affectueuse et pleine de vie qui se cache derrière ma timidité. Je ne cherche pas une famille parfaite. Je cherche une famille patiente, douce et attentive. En échange, je vous offrirai mes câlins, mes jeux, ma présence et, bien sûr, ma ponctualité légendaire aux heures des repas. Alors… peut-être que ma nouvelle vie pourrait commencer avec vous ? Retrouvez Mookie sur la page Facebook du refuge.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Le Regroupement Des Chats Perdus
Living with Mookie
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Le Regroupement Des Chats Perdus · FranceLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Mookie home

What you'll need for Mookie 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
    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 Mookie

What life with Mookie looks like

Mookie is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Le Regroupement Des Chats Perdus in France.

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 Mookie, answered.

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