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Opium

British Shorthair · Female · Adult · 7 years

Opium is an absolutely adorable and incredibly affectionate little furball 🥰. She loves being close to you, snuggling on your lap, and enjoying every moment of tenderness. Very people-friendly, she constantly seeks contact and never gets tired of being petted and cuddled. Opium is also very social with other animals of the same species and gets along perfectly with other cats, making her an excellent companion for a home already with pets. Curious but gentle, she loves observing her surroundings while staying by your side, ready to share every moment with you. This is a cat who needs a home where she can give all her love and receive just as much affection in return 💖 📩 To adopt Opium :

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Opium est une chatte absolument adorable et incroyablement câline, un vrai petit pot de colle 🥰. Elle adore être près de vous, se blottir sur vos genoux et profiter de chaque moment de tendresse. Très proche de l’homme, elle recherche constamment le contact et ne se lasse jamais des caresses et des câlins. Opium est également très sociable avec ses congénères et s’entend parfaitement avec les autres chats, ce qui fait d’elle une excellente compagne pour un foyer déjà doté d’animaux. Curieuse mais douce, elle aime observer son environnement tout en restant à vos côtés, prête à partager chaque instant avec vous. C’est une chatte qui a besoin d’un foyer où elle pourra donner tout son amour et recevoir autant d’affection en retour 💖 📩 Pour adopter Opium :

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Association Thalya Protection
Living with Opium
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Association Thalya Protection · FranceLearn about British Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Opium home

What you'll need for Opium 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 Opium

What life with Opium looks like

Opium is a adult british shorthair cat waiting at Association Thalya Protection 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 Opium, answered.

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