How do I contact the shelter about Pénélope?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Club de Défense des Animaux Paris 12 handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Pénélope on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Pénélope if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Club de Défense des Animaux Paris 12 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 Pénélope 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 Pénélope 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 Club de Défense des Animaux Paris 12 early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pénélope 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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Pénélope

European Shorthair · Female · Senior · 18 years

Age: born on 08/01/2008 Breed: European, mixed breed Identification: 250 269 101 414 978 Physical characteristics: A lovely little female with a gray coat and beautiful green eyes who doesn't look her age! Tested negative for FIV/FeLV, spayed, identified by microchip, vaccinated. Personality: One of the oldest members of the association, Lady Pénélope has not lost her kitten soul at all! Very fond of games and possessing a real hunter's spirit, she can spend hours chasing a shoelace, showing surprising agility and energy for her age. A remarkably social little female, she follows you everywhere, regularly vocalizes her desires, easily settles beside you, and loves to enjoy the warmth of your knees and your caresses. Curious and fearless of the unknown, she instantly charms any new person she meets! Overall in very good health, she does however show the beginning of kidney insufficiency requiring special food and a daily treatment that is easy to administer in her pâtée. In short: a little grandma cat who is really pleasant to live with, confident in herself, her mind, and her paws, and who deserves to spend her beautiful days surrounded by love! Background: Given up with great regret by her owner who was no longer able to take care of her. Ideal placement: In a home that is present and available, which enjoys playing with cats, wanting to offer a beautiful end of life to a little female who still has plenty of love to give. A secure outdoor space would allow Pénélope to get her dose of stimulation. Contact: Cat available in foster care in Paris 12th. Contact Karine after 7 pm (weekends), by email or through the web form.

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Age : née le 01/08/2008 Race : Européenne, croisée chartreux Identification : 250 269 101 414 978 Caractéristiques physiques : Jolie minette à la robe grise et aux magnifiques yeux verts qui ne fait pas son âge ! Testée Fiv/FeLV négatifs, stérilisée, identifiée par puce électronique, vaccinée. Caractère : L’une des doyennes de l’association, Dame Pénélope n’a pourtant rien perdu de son âme de chaton ! Très adepte de jeux et dotée d’une véritable âme de chasseuse, elle peut passer des heures à courir après un lacet, faisant preuve d’une agilité et d’un dynamisme surprenants pour son âge. Minette remarquable de sociabilité, elle vous suit partout, vocalise régulièrement ses envies, se pose facilement à vos côtés et aime profiter de la chaleur de vos genoux et de vos caresses. Curieuse et sans crainte de l’inconnu, elle séduit instantanément toute nouvelle personne qu’elle rencontre ! Globalement en très bonne santé, elle présente néanmoins un début d’insuffisance rénale nécessitant une nourriture adaptée et un traitement quotidien facile à administrer dans sa pâtée. En bref : une petite mamie chatte vraiment très agréable à vivre, bien dans sa peau, sa tête et ses coussinets, qui mérite de terminer ses beaux jours entourée d’amour ! Histoire : Cédée à grands regrets par son propriétaire qui n’était plus en capacité de s’en occuper. Placement idéal : Dans un foyer présent et disponible, qui aime jouer avec les chats, souhaitant offrir une belle fin de vie à une minette qui a encore plein d’amour à donner. Un espace extérieur sécurisé permettrait à Pénélope d’avoir sa dose de stimulation. Coordonnées : Chatte visible en famille d’accueil à Paris 12ème. Contacter Karine au 06 17 36 76 16 (soir après 19 heures & WE), par mail ou par formulaire web .

Size

Small

Age

Senior · 18 years

Location

🇫🇷Paris

Shelter

Club de Défense des Animaux Paris 12

Living with Pénélope

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

Cared for by Club de Défense des Animaux Paris 12 · Paris Learn about European Shorthair →

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Listed 4 months ago

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About Pénélope

What life with Pénélope looks like

Pénélope is a small senior european shorthair cat waiting at Club de Défense des Animaux Paris 12 in Paris.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇫🇷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.

Paris, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pénélope, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pénélope?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Club de Défense des Animaux Paris 12 handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Pénélope on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pénélope if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Club de Défense des Animaux Paris 12 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 Pénélope 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 Pénélope 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 Club de Défense des Animaux Paris 12 early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pénélope 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.