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RITCHIE

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 5 years

All cat/kitten must remain inside the house/apartment for at least 1 month before being allowed to go outside, even if it demands to. It must have had the time to explore the home and mark it sufficiently (with its pheromones) to understand that it is its home and be able to find its way back.

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Tout chat/chaton doit rester à l’intérieur de la maison/l’appartement pendant au moins 1 mois avant de pouvoir sortir dehors, même s’il réclame. Il doit avoir eu le temps de faire le tour du foyer, et de le marquer suffisamment (avec ses phéromones) pour comprendre que c’est son foyer et arriver à le retrouver Tout chat/chaton doit rester à l’intérieur de la maison/l’appartement pendant au moins 1 mois avant de pouvoir sortir dehors, même s’il réclame. Il doit avoir eu le temps de faire le tour du foyer, et de le marquer suffisamment (avec ses phéromones) pour comprendre que c’est son foyer et arriver à le retrouver

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Angoulême
Shelter
Refuge Angoumois
Living with RITCHIE
  • Neutered
Cared for by Refuge Angoumois · AngoulêmeLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing RITCHIE home

What you'll need for RITCHIE 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 RITCHIE

What life with RITCHIE looks like

RITCHIE is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Refuge Angoumois in Angoulême.

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.

Angoulême, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting RITCHIE, answered.

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