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Pandora

Mixed Breed · Female

I am Pandora, a lovely cat found and brought to the shelter since summer 2024. I am not easy and remain at the shelter because of my very independent personality. Very shy, I do not let myself be approached. I live my life, I like to walk alone and sleep in the sun away from other animals of the same species. If you wish to adopt me, it will not be to have a ball of fur curled up on your lap looking for affection; rather, it will be to give me distant presence, space (fenced or closed) and good bowls. I should also be the only animal in the family, otherwise I may run away. As you can tell, I am not an ordinary cat!

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Je m’appelle Pandora, jolie chatte trouvée et amenée au refuge depuis l’été 2024. Je ne suis pas facile et toujours au refuge à cause de mon caractère très indépendant. Très craintive, je ne me laisse pas approcher. Je fais ma vie, j’aime me balader seule et dormir au soleil à l’écart de mes congénères. Si vous souhaitez m’adopter, ce ne sera pas pour avoir une boule de poils lovée sur vos genoux pour chercher les caresses, à priori ; ce sera pour me donner de la présence (lointaine), de l’espace (clôturé ou fermé) et de bonnes gamelles. Je devrais aussi être le seul animal de la famille sinon je serais susceptible de m’enfuir. Vous l’aurez compris, je ne suis pas une chatte comme les autres !

Size
Age
Location
🇫🇷Lagord
Shelter
SPA Lagord / La Rochelle
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Cared for by SPA Lagord / La Rochelle · LagordLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Pandora home

What you'll need for Pandora 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 Pandora

What life with Pandora looks like

Pandora is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at SPA Lagord / La Rochelle in Lagord.

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.

Lagord, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pandora, answered.

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