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Pitchoune

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Pitchoune was spayed in 2014 and then released back into the streets as a "free-roaming" cat at a time when our shelter operated that way. As a reminder, releasing cats back into the streets is no longer an option for us! We take in fearful cats as foster families and give them the time they need to socialize with humans and their environment. After years spent outside, we found Pitchoune's trail and, thanks to an adoption, she was placed in foster care in January 2024. Being warm, cared for, and safe is priceless. The beginning was not easy, she had a great fear of humans. Pitchoune would freeze whenever she saw her foster family. After a month, she started meowing to go outside, and her steps remained hesitant for a long time; she would only stick out her nose and then run back to hide after a few minutes. With patience, courage, and listening, she finally discovered the joy of scratches. Little by little, she began to ask for them, and now she's become a real addict who can't take a nap without a big massage session before ^^ She still has a way to go to be fully at ease in the house, she's still very afraid when bipeds move. Pitchoune is a small 2.3kg cat with a long, soft coat that will obviously require regular maintenance and has the particularity of having a little kitten meow. Combined, we might think that's the case, but make no mistake, she's a beautiful mature cat who hasn't lost her youthful soul. Her favorite toy is a small multicolored cotton ball that she takes with her to bed to play. Small but greedy, she won't hesitate to steal food or croquettes from her friends' bowls, even if they are bigger ^^ In her future home, she will need calm and a safe place where she can take naps, the mimi can't stand closed doors. She needs a loving and patient family. The presence of children will not be suitable for her to flourish, but cohabitation with feline companions is entirely possible, just like being the princess of her future...

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Pitchoune a été stérilisée en 2014 puis remise dans la rue en « chat libre » à l'époque où notre association fonctionnait ainsi. Pour rappel, la relâche n'est plus une option pour nous ! Nous accueillons les craintifs en famille d'accueil et nous leur donnons le temps dont ils ont besoin pour se sociabiliser avec l'humain et leur environnement. Après des années passées dehors, nous avons retrouvé la trace de Pitchoune et ainsi grâce à une adoption, elle a pu être placée en famille d'accueil en janvier 2024. Être au chaud, soignée et en sécurité n’a pas de prix. Les débuts n’ont pas été faciles, elle avait une grande peur de l'homme. Pitchoune se tétanisait dès qu'elle croisait sa famille d'accueil. Après 1 mois, elle a commencé à miauler pour sortir et ses pas sont restés longtemps hésitants, elle ne sortait que le bout du nez puis après quelques minutes repartait se cacher en courant. À force de patience, de courage et d'écoute, elle a finalement pu découvrir le bonheur des gratouilles. Petit à petit elle s'est mise à en demander, et maintenant c'est devenu une vraie addict qui ne peut faire sa sieste sans avoir eu une grosse séance de massage avant ^^ Il lui reste encore du chemin pour être pleinement à l'aise dans la maison, elle a encore très peur lorsque les bipèdes se déplacent. Pitchoune est une petite chatte de 2,3kg au long pelage tout doux qui nécessitera bien évidemment un entretien régulier et qui a comme particularité d’avoir un p'tit miaulement de chaton. Tout cumulé nous pourrions penser que c'est ainsi mais détrompez vous c'est une belle minette mature qui n’a pas perdu son âme de jeunesse. Son jouet préféré est une petite balle en coton multicolore qu'elle emmène avec elle dans le lit pour jouer. Petite mais gourmande, elle n'hésitera pas à voler de la pâtée ou des croquettes dans la gamelle des copains, même si ceux ci sont plus grand ^^ Dans son futur foyer, elle aura besoin de calme et d'un endroit sécurisant où elle peut faire ses siestes, la mimi ne supporte pas les portes fermées. Elle a besoin d'une famille aimante et patiente. La présence d'enfants ne sera pas adaptée pour qu'elle s'épanouisse mais la cohabitation avec des congénères félins est tout à fait possible, tout comme être là princesse de son futur…

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷adpk association des p tits korrigans
Shelter
ADPK - Association Des P
Living with Pitchoune
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by ADPK - Association Des P · adpk association des p tits korrigansLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Pitchoune home

What you'll need for Pitchoune in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
    Editor's pick

    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 Pitchoune

What life with Pitchoune looks like

Pitchoune is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at ADPK - Association Des P in adpk association des p tits korrigans.

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.

adpk association des p tits korrigans, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pitchoune, answered.

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