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Adopt PHARA

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Pixelle, PHARA and Petra were trapped in Cosswiller. PHARA is a beautiful long-haired tortoiseshell. A little shy at first, she does allow herself to be petted when she is comfortable. She will need a patient family who will continue her socialization work in order to help her thrive fully. PHARA gets along well with other cats. She will first have to live indoors in order to gain confidence, then she can enjoy access to the outside once she is well socialized.

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Pixelle, Phara et Petra ont été trappées à Cosswiller. Phara est une splendide écaille de tortue à poils longs. Un peu craintive au premier abord, elle se laisse tout de même caresser lorsqu’elle est en confiance. Elle aura besoin d’une famille patiente qui poursuivra son travail de socialisation afin de l’aider à s’épanouir pleinement. Phara s’entend bien avec les autres chats. Elle devra d’abord vivre en intérieur afin de prendre confiance, puis pourra profiter d’un accès à l’extérieur lorsqu’elle sera bien sociabilisée.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de Saverne
Living with PHARA
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing PHARA home

What you'll need for PHARA 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 PHARA

What life with PHARA looks like

PHARA is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at SPA de Saverne in France.

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 PHARA, answered.

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