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Noctali

Female · Kitten · 9 months

Noctali is a pretty white and tiger-striped female cat about 9 months old, very timid at first. She may hide or blow when she doesn't feel confident and doesn't accept petting yet. With time and a lot of patience, however, she is making very good progress. Once reassured, she loves to observe her environment, get close to her human and enjoy the calm. She likes to have her own little corner where she can feel safe. Very fond of food, kind and discreet, Noctali will need a gentle and patient adopter, ready to respect her pace and teach her that hands are now synonymous with gentleness. For more information:

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Noctali est une jolie minette blanche et tigrée d’environ 9 mois, très craintive au premier abord. Elle peut se cacher ou souffler lorsqu’elle ne se sent pas en confiance et n’accepte pas encore les caresses. Avec du temps et beaucoup de patience, elle fait cependant de très beaux progrès. Une fois rassurée, elle aime observer son environnement, se rapprocher de son humain et profiter du calme. Elle apprécie avoir son petit coin à elle où elle peut se sentir en sécurité. Très gourmande, gentille et discrète, Noctali aura besoin d’un adoptant doux et patient, prêt à respecter son rythme et à lui apprendre que les mains sont désormais synonymes de douceur. Pour plus d'infos :

Size
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Age
Kitten · 9 months
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de Besançon
Cared for by SPA de Besançon · France

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Noctali home

What you'll need for Noctali in week one.

Hand-picked · 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.

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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 Noctali

What life with Noctali looks like

Noctali is a puppy/kitten cat waiting at SPA de Besançon in France.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇫🇷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.

France, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Noctali, answered.

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