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Polly

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 6 years

Polly is a timid little cat who prefers to stay back, observe from a distance, and is hesitant to take the first step. She is very shy. But don't let her shyness fool you... Behind her fears lies a true treasure. When Polly starts to trust, she transforms into a true love of a cat. A little wonder of gentleness who has so much to offer to someone who will give her time. Polly doesn't need to be rushed. She needs patience, tenderness, respect... and especially someone who will accept to love her at her own pace. What breaks our hearts is knowing that the shyest cats are often the ones we don't notice... The ones we pass by without stopping. And yet, they deserve just as much as the others to know the happiness of a home. Polly may not give you her trust right away... But the day she does, it will be the most beautiful gift. So, please, don't let her shyness steal her chance to be loved. Somewhere, there is a person who will see beyond her fears... And we hope with all our hearts that she will cross her path soon.

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🥺 Il y a des chats qui viennent vers vous sans hésiter… Et puis il y a POLLY. 💔 POLLY, c’est cette petite minette qui préfère rester en retrait, qui observe de loin, qui n’ose pas encore faire le premier pas… Elle est très, très timide. 🥹 Mais ne vous arrêtez surtout pas à sa timidité… Car derrière ses peurs se cache un véritable trésor. ❤️ 💕 Quand POLLY commence à faire confiance, elle se transforme en un véritable amour de chat. Une petite merveille de douceur qui a tellement à offrir à celui ou celle qui saura lui laisser le temps. POLLY n’a pas besoin qu’on la brusque. Elle a besoin de patience, de tendresse, de respect… et surtout de quelqu’un qui acceptera de l’aimer à son rythme. 🥰 💔 Ce qui nous brise le cœur, c’est de savoir que les chats les plus timides sont souvent ceux qu’on ne remarque pas… Ceux devant lesquels on passe sans s’arrêter. Et pourtant, ils méritent autant que les autres de connaître le bonheur d’un foyer. 🏡❤️ 🌷 POLLY ne vous donnera peut-être pas sa confiance dès le premier jour… Mais le jour où elle vous l’offrira, ce sera le plus beau des cadeaux. 🎁💕 🙏 Alors, s’il vous plaît, ne laissez pas sa timidité lui voler sa chance d’être aimée. 🐾 Quelque part, il existe une personne qui saura voir au-delà de ses peurs… Et nous espérons de tout cœur qu’elle croisera bientôt son chemin. ❤️

Size

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Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇫🇷Piégon

Shelter

S.P.A Vauclusienne

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About Polly

What life with Polly looks like

Polly is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at S.P.A Vauclusienne in Piégon.

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 Polly, answered.

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