How do I contact the shelter about Sherlock?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. La Patte Normande handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Sherlock on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Sherlock if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — La Patte Normande 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 Sherlock 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 Sherlock 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 Normande early rather than rehoming privately; they know Sherlock 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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Sherlock

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

🐾 FOR ADOPTION 🐾 SHERLOCK, Male tabby, 5 years old. Sherlock arrived with us recently with a large abscess on his head. Treated and spayed at the same time, he turned out to be a kind and gentle cat. We learned that he had been living on the street for about 3 years after being abandoned at the age of 1.5 years. Sherlock has known a home and remembers it. His 3 years of wandering have broken and tired him. He spent the first 3 days sleeping deeply, as if he could finally rest without needing to be constantly on alert. He will keep scars from this difficult period. Today we would like to find him a real home so he never experiences life on the street again. A home where he will be the only pet! Sherlock is afraid of cats and dogs. He will go, identified, neutered, deparasitized, and first vaccinated. Adoption fee 180€. Visible in Bolleville 76210. ✅ Garden or terrace.

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🐾 A L’ADOPTION 🐾 SHERLOCK, Mâle tigré âgé de 5 ans. Sherlock est arrivé chez nous il y a peu de temps avec un énorme abcès à la tête. Soigné et stérilisé en même temps, il s’est révélé être un chat gentil et doux. Nous avons appris qu’il vivait dans la rue depuis environ 3 ans suite à un abandon à l’âge d’un an et demi. Sherlock a connu un foyer et il s’en souvient. Ses 3 ans d’errances l’ont cassé et fatigué. Il a passé les 3 premiers jours à dormi d’un sommeil profond, comme si il pouvait enfin se reposer sans avoir besoin d’être sur le qui-vive constamment. Il gardera des cicatrices de cette sale période. Aujourd’hui nous aimerions lui trouver un vrai foyer afin qu’il ne connaisse plus jamais la vie dans la rue. Un foyer ou il sera le seul animal ! Sherlock a peur des chats et des chiens. Il partira, identifié, castré, deparasité, primo vacciné. Frais d’adoption 180€ Visible à Bolleville 76210. ✅ Jardin ou terrasse.

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇫🇷Bolleville

Shelter

La Patte Normande

Living with Sherlock

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Sherlock

What life with Sherlock looks like

Sherlock is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at La Patte Normande in Bolleville.

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 Sherlock, answered.

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