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Rachel

European Shorthair · Female

Rachel is an adorable cat who has made her home indoors, where she thrives in the warmth and comfort of a loving family. Gentle and expressive, she makes no secret of her love for cuddles—and on the contrary, she embraces them with an energy and tenderness that’s bound to melt your heart. When a gentle touch is felt, Rachel transforms into a true little cuddle expert: she stands up on her hind legs, as if to make sure not a single sign of affection goes unnoticed, and rubs against you with all the delicate grace of a feline. It’s a ritual she repeats with endearing consistency, revealing much about her warm and affectionate personality. Rachel is looking for a family ready to offer her love, kindness, and companionship—and she’ll repay you tenfold, in her own uniquely charming way. Share this page on Facebook or X-Twitter: Adopt a cat: RACHEL, a 6-year-old European female cat.

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Rachel est une adorable chatte qui a élu domicile en intérieur, où elle s'épanouit pleinement dans la chaleur et le confort d'un foyer. Douce et expressive, elle ne cache absolument pas son amour pour les câlins et bien au contraire, elle le revendique avec une énergie et une tendresse qui ne manqueront pas de vous faire fondre. Quand une caresse se fait sentir, Rachel se transforme en véritable petite experte du câlin : elle se dresse sur ses pattes arrière, comme pour s'assurer de ne laisser passer aucune marque d'affection, et se frotte contre vous avec une délicatesse toute féline. Un rituel qu'elle répète avec une constance attendrissante, et qui dit beaucoup de sa personnalité chaleureuse et affectueuse. Rachel cherche une famille prête à lui offrir amour, douceur et présence et elle vous le rendra au centuple, à sa façon bien à elle. Partager cette page sur facebook ou X-twitter Adopter un chat : RACHEL, chat femelle EUROPÉEN de 6 ans

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇫🇷Paris
Shelter
Fondation Brigitte Bardot
Cared for by Fondation Brigitte Bardot · ParisLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Rachel home

What you'll need for Rachel 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 Rachel

What life with Rachel looks like

Rachel is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Fondation Brigitte Bardot in Paris.

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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Paris, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rachel, answered.

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