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Adopt PATHY

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 10 years

PATHY is a little girl who hasn't had good luck. She has been at the shelter since 2017! She is now 8 years old. 8 years of sweetness that are waiting for a loving home. European gray tabby PATHY is a little girl who hasn't had good luck. She has been at the shelter since 2017! She is now 8 years old. 8 years of sweetness that are waiting for a loving home. She was very timid. She was placed in a foster home some time ago and her behavior has changed. She has become very affectionate, she asks for cuddles, she loves to be on the couch and sit on laps. She is now waiting for her family for life, who will cherish her in a new home. She was very timid. She was placed in a foster home some time ago and her behavior has changed. She has become very affectionate, she asks for cuddles, she loves to be on the couch and sit on laps. She is now waiting for her family for life, who will cherish her in a new home.

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Pathy est une minette qui n’a pas eu de chance. Elle est au refuge depuis 2017 ! Elle a aujourd’hui 8 ans. 8 ans de douceur qui n’attendent qu’un foyer aimant. Européen tabby gris Pathy est une minette qui n’a pas eu de chance. Elle est au refuge depuis 2017 ! Elle a aujourd’hui 8 ans. 8 ans de douceur qui n’attendent qu’un foyer aimant. Elle était très craintive. Elle a été placée il y a quelque temps en famille d’accueil et elle a changé de comportement. Elle est devenue très proche, elle réclame des câlins, elle adore être portée et venir sur les genoux. Elle n’attend désormais que sa famille pour la vie, qui saura la choyer au sein d’un nouveau foyer. Elle était très craintive. Elle a été placée il y a quelque temps en famille d’accueil et elle a changé de comportement. Elle est devenue très proche, elle réclame des câlins, elle adore être portée et venir sur les genoux. Elle n’attend désormais que sa famille pour la vie, qui saura la choyer au sein d’un nouveau foyer.

Size
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Poitiers
Shelter
SPA Poitiers
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing PATHY home

What you'll need for PATHY 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
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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 PATHY

What life with PATHY looks like

PATHY is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA Poitiers in Poitiers.

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 PATHY, answered.

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