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Rocky

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 1 year

Rocky is a young cat who has unfortunately had bad experiences with humans, especially children, which makes him still distant and wary. He will need a understanding and experienced adopter, ready to accompany him patiently in his progress. For now, he doesn't let himself be petted yet, but he is progressing positively and is beginning to regain trust in humans. He enjoys playing and treats, which will be valuable allies in building a bond with him. A home without children is essential. He can live alone or with another young friendly cat, who can accompany him in play and in gaining confidence. Access to the outside via a cat flap (required) is necessary for his well-being. In case of interest, please complete the online form "request - interest in adopting a cat". Please also read our placement philosophy. SPA-Fribourg Les Maupas 11473 Font Tél 75LU - VE from 08h30 to 11h30 This email address is protected against spam bots. You must enable JavaScript to view it.

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Rocky est un jeune chat qui a malheureusement vécu de mauvaises expériences avec l’humain, en particulier avec les enfants, ce qui le rend encore distant et méfiant. Il aura besoin d’un adoptant compréhensif et expérimenté, prêt à l’accompagner avec patience dans la poursuite de ses progrès. Pour le moment, il ne se laisse pas encore caresser, mais il évolue positivement et commence à reprendre confiance en l’humain. Il apprécie le jeu et les friandises, qui seront de précieux alliés pour créer un lien avec lui. Un foyer sans enfants est indispensable. Il peut vivre seul ou avec un autre jeune chat sociable, qui pourra l’accompagner dans le jeu et dans sa prise de confiance. Un accès à l’extérieur via une chatière (obligatoire) est nécessaire à son bien-être. En cas d’intérêt, merci de compléter le formulaire on-line « demande - intérêt pour l’adoption d’un chat ». Veuillez également lire notre philosophie de placement. SPA-FribourgLes Maupas 11473 Font Tél 75LU - VE de 08h30 à 11h30 Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇨🇭Font
Shelter
SPA Fribourg
Living with Rocky
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Fribourg · FontLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Rocky home

What you'll need for Rocky 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 Rocky

What life with Rocky looks like

Rocky is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA Fribourg in Font.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Font, Switzerland browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rocky, answered.

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