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NELSON

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 3 years

NELSON is a affectionate and playful cat but can be grumpy when not getting all the attention. NELSON is urgently in need of a foster home or adoption as he can no longer handle life at the shelter and the loneliness. NELSON may get along with other cats on a case-by-case basis. He can live with dogs. Young children should be avoided as NELSON does not always control his strength. NELSON is looking for a long-term foster home or adoption. NELSON must have access to the outdoors.

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Nelson est un chat câlin joueur mais qui peut se montrer caractériel lorsqu’il n’a pas toute l’attention sur lui. Actuellement en famille d’accueil, Nelson cherche toujours une famille d’adoption qui prendra soin de lui pour la vie. Nelson pourra s’entendre avec les chats aux cas par cas. Il pourra vivre avec des chiens. On évitera les enfants en bas âges car Nelson ne contrôle pas toujours sa force. Nelson est suivi pour un asthme félin ainsi qu’un problème cardiaque et doit prendre un traitement régulièrement. Le refuge se tient a disposition pour répondre a toute vos questions et vous accompagne dans son accueil et adoption. Nelson devra avoir accès a l’extérieur. Nelson est un chat câlin joueur mais qui peut se montrer caractériel lorsqu’il n’a pas toute l’attention sur lui. Actuellement en famille d’accueil, Nelson cherche toujours une famille d’adoption qui prendra soin de lui pour la vie. Nelson pourra s’entendre avec les chats aux cas par cas. Il pourra vivre avec des chiens. On évitera les enfants en bas âges car Nelson ne contrôle pas toujours sa force. Nelson est suivi pour un asthme félin ainsi qu’un problème cardiaque et doit prendre un traitement régulièrement. Le refuge se tient a disposition pour répondre a toute vos questions et vous accompagne dans son accueil et adoption. Nelson devra avoir accès a l’extérieur.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Angoulême
Shelter
Refuge Angoumois
Living with NELSON
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Refuge Angoumois · AngoulêmeLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing NELSON home

What you'll need for NELSON in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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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
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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    €30–60

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About NELSON

What life with NELSON looks like

NELSON is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Refuge Angoumois in Angoulême.

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.

Angoulême, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting NELSON, answered.

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