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Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Queen Female Born in February 2021 European Description Description Queen is a lovely little cat who lives up to her name, but life at the shelter is currently a challenge for her. Since her arrival in the group, the stress of the group and the surrounding commotion greatly affect her. To protect herself and try to regain a sense of calm, Queen tends to hide a lot. She spends most of her days in retreat, waiting for the calm to return. This behavior is not a permanent trait, but a sign that she does not thrive in a crowded environment. Queen will need a peaceful home where she can come out of her hiding place at her own pace. Once settled in the comfort of a house, her true gentle and affectionate nature will finally emerge. Home placement. Additional information Arrival date at the shelter: February 2026 Identification: 250268781983260 Aggression tests Other cats: To test Dogs: No Children:

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Accueil Queen Femelle, née en février 2021 Catégorie : Adoptés DescriptionInformations complémentaires Queen est une minette adorable qui porte bien son nom, mais la vie au refuge est actuellement un défi pour elle. Depuis son arrivée en collectivité, le stress du groupe et l'agitation ambiante l'impressionnent beaucoup. Pour se protéger et essayer de retrouver un semblant de sérénité, Queen a tendance à beaucoup se cacher. Elle passe une grande partie de ses journées en retrait, attendant que le calme revienne. Ce comportement n'est pas un trait de caractère définitif, mais le signe qu'elle ne s'épanouit pas dans un environnement surchargé. Queen aura besoin d'un foyer apaisé où elle pourra sortir de sa cachette à son propre rythme. Une fois installée dans le confort d'une maison, sa vraie nature douce et attachante pourra enfin refaire surface. Placement maison. Informations complémentaires Sexe Femelle Origine Race Européen Né en février 2021 Date d'arrivée au refuge février 2026 Identification 250268781983260 Conditions de vie Maison avec jardin souhaitée Énergie Entente chats À tester Entente chiens Ne s'entend pas avec les autres chiens Enfants À tester Produits similaires Ricky Kinoutte Nobel

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
SPA de Loire Atlantique
Living with Queen
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by SPA de Loire Atlantique · NantesLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Queen home

What you'll need for Queen in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Queen

What life with Queen looks like

Queen is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA de Loire Atlantique in Nantes.

An 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 Queen, answered.

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