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Adopt Samoussa

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 5 years

Type/Breed: European (NON LOOF) Age: born on 05/17/2021 Identification number: 250269590574277 History: From a litter of stray cat Personality: The socialization of the siblings is ongoing. Samoussa is the boldest. We are able to tame him with food. He is okay cat. Adoption fee: 122 euros (including membership fees) Adoption outside of France is completely possible. However, the adoption amount must be increased by the fees related to leaving the country (rabies vaccine and passport mandatory 21 days before his departure). Adopting him must also be able to go to the foster family to meet the animal. Tested FIV/FELV:

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Type/Race : Européen (NON LOOF) Âge : né le 17/05/2021 N identification : 250269590574277 Histoire : Issu d’une portée de chatte errante Caractère : La socialisation de la fratrie est en cours. Samoussa est le plus téméraire. On arrive à l’apprivoiser la nourriture. Il est ok chat. Frais d’adoption : 122 euros (dont frais d’adhésion) L’adoption hors de France est tout à fait possible. Il faut cependant majorer le montant de l’adoption des frais relatifs à la sortie du territoire (vaccin rage et passeport obligatoires 21 jours avant son départ). L’adoptant doit pouvoir également se rendre dans la famille d’accueil pour rencontrer l’animal. Testé fiv/felv : OUI, négatif

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Action 4 Pets
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Bringing Samoussa home

What you'll need for Samoussa 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
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    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
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    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 Samoussa

What life with Samoussa looks like

Samoussa is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Action 4 Pets 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 Samoussa, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Samoussa?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Action 4 Pets handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Samoussa on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Samoussa if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Action 4 Pets 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 Samoussa 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 Samoussa 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 Action 4 Pets early rather than rehoming privately; they know Samoussa 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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