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Norman

Male · Senior · 12 years

Age 13, Norman is an former stray cat who has learned to trust humans over time. Today, he is ready to take a new step: finding a family. A change in environment may be disturbing for him, so he will need time, patience, and gentleness to adapt and feel secure. The presence of a well-adjusted cat could be a real plus, to help him gain confidence in his new life. However, Norman will not be comfortable with young children, so a calm environment will be preferable. This animal is not suitable for homes with young children.

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Âgé de 13 ans, Norman est un ancien chat libre qui a appris à faire confiance à l’humain au fil du temps. Aujourd’hui, il est prêt à franchir une nouvelle étape : trouver une famille. Un changement d’environnement pourra être perturbant pour lui, il aura donc besoin de temps, de patience et de douceur pour s’adapter et se sentir en sécurité. La présence d’un chat bien dans ses pattes pourrait être un véritable plus, afin de l’aider à prendre confiance dans sa nouvelle vie. En revanche, Norman ne sera pas à l’aise avec les enfants en bas âge, un environnement calme sera donc préférable.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇫🇷Cholet
Shelter
SPA Cholet
Living with Norman
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Cholet · Cholet

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Norman home

What you'll need for Norman 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
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    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 Norman

What life with Norman looks like

Norman is a medium-sized senior cat waiting at SPA Cholet in Cholet.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

Note from the shelter: Former street cat requiring patience and calm environment for adaptation

🇫🇷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.

Cholet, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Norman, answered.

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