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PUNCH

Female · Young · 2 years

PUNCH is a young cat carrying FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus). Very fearful, she has yet to experience human contact and keeps her distance. Her past is unclear, but it is evident that she has lacked tenderness and stability. She will need an extremely patient, calm, and respectful home that can give her the time to discover that humans can also be a source of security and kindness. PUNCH is not yet ready to receive hugs, but she also deserves the chance to be given one.

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Punch est une jeune chatte porteuse du FIV (virus de l’immunodéficience féline). Très craintive, elle ne connaît pas encore le contact humain et garde ses distances. Son passé reste flou, mais il est évident qu’elle a manqué de douceur et de repères. Elle aura besoin d’un foyer extrêmement patient, calme et respectueux, capable de lui laisser le temps de découvrir que l’humain peut aussi être synonyme de sécurité et de bienveillance. Punch n’est pas encore prête à recevoir des câlins, mais elle mérite, elle aussi, qu’on lui donne une chance.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Cholet
Shelter
SPA Cholet
Living with PUNCH
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing PUNCH home

What you'll need for PUNCH in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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    €30–60

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About PUNCH

What life with PUNCH looks like

PUNCH is a small young adult cat waiting at SPA Cholet in Cholet.

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.

Note from the shelter: FIV positive (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)

🇫🇷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.

Cholet, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting PUNCH, answered.

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