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Ninou

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 8 years

Ninou is a lovely big cat. Disturbed by his arrival at the shelter, he needs to find a calm environment. He is very affectionate; he will be the ideal companion for a single person or a family without children, who are relatively present at home.

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Ninou est un adorable gros matou.Perturbé par son arrivée au refuge, il a besoin de retrouver un milieu calme.Il est très câlin ; il sera le compagnon idéal pour une personne seule ou une famille sans enfants, relativement présents à leur domicile.

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de Chartres
Living with Ninou
  • ✕Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ninou home

What you'll need for Ninou 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 Ninou

What life with Ninou looks like

Ninou is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA de Chartres 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 Ninou, answered.

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