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PAILLETTE

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

PAILLETTE is a cat who was removed from her previous environment following an investigation. Today, she is very fearful and can become aggressive towards people who try to approach or handle her. At the moment, it is not possible to pet her. Her behavior is linked to her past and her lack of trust in humans. She needs a calm, patient, and experienced home that is willing to give her the time she needs to feel safe. We are looking for a family without young children who can respect her limits and accompany her in her evolution without rushing her.

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Paillette est une chatte qui a été retirée de son ancien environnement suite à une enquête. Aujourd'hui, elle est très craintive et peut se montrer agressive directement envers les personnes qui tentent de l'approcher ou la manipuler. Pour le moment, il n'est pas possible de la caresser. Son comportement est lié à son passé et son manque de confiance envers l'humain. Elle a besoin d'un foyer calme, patient et expérimenté, prêt à lui laisser le temps dont elle a besoin pour se sentir en sécurité. Nous recherchons pour elle une famille sans jeunes enfants, capable de respecter ses limites et de l'accompagner dans son évolution sans la brusquer.

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Hazebrouck
Shelter
Coeur de Flandres)
Living with PAILLETTE
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Coeur de Flandres) · HazebrouckLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing PAILLETTE home

What you'll need for PAILLETTE 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 PAILLETTE

What life with PAILLETTE looks like

PAILLETTE is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Coeur de Flandres) in Hazebrouck.

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.

Hazebrouck, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting PAILLETTE, answered.

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