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Quartz

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Quartz, four-legged electrical outlet If you're looking for a cat who spends his days napping on a couch, Quartz might disappoint you. However, if you prefer curious cats full of energy and always ready for a new adventure, then you've come to the right place. Quartz seems to have a mission: to explore absolutely everything around him. A sound? He'll check it out. An open door? He'll investigate. A toy lying around? He'll take a look too. At home, curiosity is not a flaw, it's a true way of life. Always on the move, he loves to run, climb, play, and fill his days with activity. He'll need access to the outdoors to satisfy his desire for discovery and burn off all that energy that defines him. Despite his adventurer-like temperament, Quartz appreciates the company of his other animals of the same species and could easily share his daily life with another cat ready to keep up with his pace. With Quartz, days won't be boring. One thing is for sure:

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Quartz, pile électrique sur quatre pattes Si vous cherchez un chat qui passe ses journées à dormir sur un canapé, Quartz risque de vous décevoir. En revanche, si vous aimez les chats curieux, pleins d'énergie et toujours partants pour une nouvelle aventure, alors vous êtes au bon endroit. Quartz semble avoir une mission : explorer absolument tout ce qui l'entoure. Un bruit ? Il va voir. Une porte ouverte ? Il va voir. Un jouet qui traîne ? Il va voir aussi. Chez lui, la curiosité n'est pas un défaut, c'est un véritable mode de vie. Toujours en mouvement, il adore courir, grimper, jouer et occuper ses journées. Il aura besoin d'un accès à l'extérieur pour satisfaire son envie de découverte et dépenser toute cette énergie qui le caractérise. Malgré son tempérament de petit aventurier, Quartz apprécie la compagnie de ses congénères et pourrait tout à fait partager son quotidien avec un autre chat prêt à suivre son rythme. Avec Quartz, les journées ne risquent pas d'être monotones. Une chose est sûre : il apporte partout avec lui un vent de bonne humeur et d'enthousiasme

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Arche de Noé Brest
Cared for by Arche de Noé Brest · FranceLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Quartz home

What you'll need for Quartz in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Quartz

What life with Quartz looks like

Quartz is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Arche de Noé Brest in France.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇫🇷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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Quartz, answered.

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