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PIPO

Female · Adult · 8 years

Craintive, she doesn't have a hint of aggression. She observes, she listens, and she slowly learns to trust. She simply needs time... and a person who will know how to offer her the security she deserves. With kindness, patience, PIPO will open up to you at her own pace, and every small progress will be a beautiful shared victory.

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Craintive, elle n’a pourtant pas une once d’agressivité. Elle observe, elle écoute, elle apprend doucement à faire confiance. Elle a simplement besoin de temps… et d’une personne qui saura lui offrir la sécurité qu’elle mérite. Avec de la bienveillance, de la patience, Pipo s’ouvrira à vous à son rythme, et chaque petit progrès sera une belle victoire partagée.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Thionville
Shelter
SPA Thionville
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Cared for by SPA Thionville · Thionville
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing PIPO home

What you'll need for PIPO 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 PIPO

What life with PIPO looks like

PIPO is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at SPA Thionville in Thionville.

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.

Thionville, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting PIPO, answered.

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