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Othar

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten · 3 months

Othar was found in the barn of our partner veterinarian clinic with his brothers and their mother. The veterinarians suspect that the mother was abandoned there, as they had never seen her before and she sought refuge in the hay of the barn to keep her babies warm. Personality: Upon arrival, Othar and his brothers were completely frozen with humans, very timid or even wild, and they gradually got used to humans with patience and attempts at petting. Othar eventually understood that people meant no harm and slowly accepted being looked at without spitting, being touched when he had his back turned, then touched and finally petted! The purring replaced the spitting! Othar is not at all aggressive, even if he is still timid, he shows a lot of affection once he feels safe! Othar and his brothers are currently in foster care with cats, dogs, and children.

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Othar a été trouvé dans la grange de notre clinique vétérinaire partenaire avec ses frères et leur maman. Les vétérinaires supposent que la mère ait été jetée là, car ils ne l'avaient jamais vu avant et qu'elle s'est réfugié au chaud dans le foin de la grange pour protéger ses petits. Caractère : En arrivant, Othar et ses frères étaient tétanisés avec l'homme, de très timides voir sauvages , ils se sont petit à petit habitués à l'homme, à force de patience et de tentative de câlins.. Othar a fini par comprendre qu’on ne lui voulait que du bien et a accepté petit à petit de se faire regarder sans cracher, effleurer quand il avait le dos tourné, puis touchés et enfin carrément caressé ! Le ronron a remplacé les crachements ! Othar n'est pas du tout agressif, même s'il est encore timide il se montre très affectueux une fois en confiance ! Othar et ses frères sont actuellement en famille d'accueil avec chats, chiens, et enfants.

Size
Age
Kitten · 3 months
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Association Thalya Protection
Living with Othar
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Association Thalya Protection · FranceLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Othar home

What you'll need for Othar in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
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    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 Othar

What life with Othar looks like

Othar is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at Association Thalya Protection 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Othar, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Othar?
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 Othar on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Othar 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 Othar 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 Othar 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 Othar 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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