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Rafiki

Male · Adult · 6 years

Rakiki dit Fiki Rafiki, born April 25th, 2020, is a very gentle cat. He can be a bit grumpy sometimes, but once he trusts you, he knows how to be very affectionate and close to his humans. He will need a home without other animals and young children, with people who are willing to offer him a calm and respectful life. He is vaccinated (typhus, coryza, leukemia), identified, neutered, and tested negative for FIV/FeLV. Rafiki is ready to meet his future family. Visible in foster care. Contact us if you want to welcome him by email: [shelter contact information]

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𝑨̀ 𝒍’𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 : Rakiki dit Fiki Rafiki, né le 25 avril 2020, est un chat d’une grande douceur. Un peu râleur parfois, il sait surtout être très câlin et proche de ses humains une fois en confiance. Il aura besoin d’un foyer sans autres animaux et sans jeunes enfants, avec des personnes prêtes à lui offrir une vie calme et respectueuse. Il est vacciné (typhus, coryza, leucose), identifié, castré et testé négatif FIV/FeLV. Rafiki est prêt à rencontrer sa future famille. Visible en famille d’accueil. Contactez-nous si vous souhaitez l’accueillir par mail :

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
La Patte sur le Cœur BZH
Living with Rafiki
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by La Patte sur le Cœur BZH · France

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Rafiki home

What you'll need for Rafiki in week one.

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  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 Rafiki

What life with Rafiki looks like

Rafiki is a adult cat waiting at La Patte sur le Cœur BZH in France.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rafiki, answered.

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