Not confirmed since October 15, 2026

Pirate

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 1 year

Pirate is kind and calm, who will appreciate your company. He likes moments of affection but also knows how to enjoy his quiet times.

FR·Show original

Pirate est gentil et calme, qui appréciera votre compagnie.Il aime les moments de tendresse mais sait aussi profiter de ses temps de tranquillité.Facile à vivre, il s’adaptera bien dans un foyer doux et respectueux de son rythme

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇫🇷France

Shelter

ARPA Nice

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Pirate home

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About Pirate

What life with Pirate looks like

Pirate is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at ARPA Nice 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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Pirate, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pirate?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. ARPA Nice handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Pirate on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pirate if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — ARPA Nice 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Pirate 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 Pirate 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 ARPA Nice early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pirate 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.