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Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 10 years

Her gaze says volumes about the life she has led. Rexie, this 10-year-old cat has likely always lived outdoors, fending for herself, going through litter after litter and learning to mistrust everything, and especially humans. From this experience, she has retained feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV+) and will now have to live indoors. Recently arrived, the connection is still difficult, and every small progress will require time, patience, and a great deal of respect for her own pace. Behind this shell, however, lies a unique beauty, with an atypical coat that immediately draws the eye, like a reflection of her unique history. Today, she needs a calm environment without expectations, where she can simply exist in safety. Perhaps one day, she will grant her trust. But what is certain is that she deserves a gentle life, far from survival, and someone willing to accept her as she is.

Read original (fr)

Son regard en dit long sur la vie qu’elle a menée. Rexie, cette chatte de 10 ans a sans doute toujours vécu dehors, livrée à elle-même, enchaînant les portées et apprenant à se méfier de tout, et surtout de l’humain. De cet épisode, elle en a gardé le sida du chat(FIV+) et devra donc désormais vivre en intérieur. Arrivée récemment, le contact est encore difficile, et chaque petit progrès demandera du temps, de la patience et beaucoup de respect de son rythme. Derrière cette carapace se cache pourtant une beauté singulière, avec un pelage atypique qui attire immédiatement le regard, comme un reflet de son histoire unique. Aujourd’hui, elle a besoin d’un environnement calme, sans attentes, où elle pourra simplement exister en sécurité. Peut-être qu’un jour, elle accordera sa confiance. Mais ce qui est sûr, c’est qu’elle mérite enfin une vie douce, loin de la survie, et quelqu’un prêt à l’accepter telle qu’elle est.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Bois Pinson
Shelter
Le Bois Pinson)
Living with Rexie
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Bringing Rexie home

What you'll need for Rexie 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 Rexie

What life with Rexie looks like

Rexie is a medium-sized adult mixed breed cat waiting at Le Bois Pinson) in Bois Pinson.

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 - must live indoors only

🇫🇷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 Rexie, answered.

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