How do I contact the shelter about Nikkie?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Valais handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Nikkie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Nikkie if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Valais 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 Nikkie 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 Nikkie 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 SPA Valais early rather than rehoming privately; they know Nikkie 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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Nikkie

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 7 years

A pretty tortoiseshell cat looking for a patient and loving home 🐾 This pretty girl came to us because she didn't get along with the other cats in her home. She's rather independent by nature, but she's still nice once she's earned your trust. Since she's still new to the shelter, she's very stressed and needs time to get her bearings. So you'll need to be patient and gentle, give her time to calm down and especially to regain her confidence at her own pace. ❤️ 🏠 Her future home We're looking for a calm, patient and caring home for her, where she can evolve serenely and have access to the outdoors at her own pace. 🐶 Dog: to be evaluated 🐱 Cat: no 👧 Child: yes 📞 For any additional information or if you'd like to offer her a second chance, please contact us only by phone at 02. ❗ Please don't contact us by message, email or social media.

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🐾 Une jolie écaille de tortue à la recherche d’un foyer patient et aimant 🐾 Cette jolie minette est arrivée chez nous car elle ne s’entendait pas avec les autres chats de son foyer. De nature plutôt indépendante, elle se montre néanmoins gentille une fois qu’elle a accordé sa confiance. Son arrivée au refuge étant encore récente, elle est actuellement très stressée et a besoin de temps pour retrouver ses repères. Il faudra donc faire preuve de patience et de douceur, lui laisser le temps de s’apaiser et surtout de reprendre confiance à son propre rythme. ❤️ 🏠 Son futur foyer Nous recherchons pour elle un foyer calme, patient et bienveillant, où elle pourra évoluer sereinement et avoir accès à l’extérieur à sa guise. 🐶 Chien : à évaluer 🐱 Chat : non 👧 Enfant : oui 📞 Pour tout renseignement complémentaire ou si vous souhaitez lui offrir une seconde chance, merci de nous contacter uniquement par téléphone au 02. ❗ Merci de ne pas nous contacter par message, e-mail ou via les réseaux sociaux.

Size

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Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇨🇭Uvrier

Shelter

SPA Valais

Living with Nikkie

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

Cared for by SPA Valais · Uvrier Learn about European Shorthair →

More cats in Uvrier →More cats in Switzerland →

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Nikkie home

What you'll need for Nikkie in week one.

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About Nikkie

What life with Nikkie looks like

Nikkie is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA Valais in Uvrier.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Uvrier, Switzerland — browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nikkie, answered.

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