Not confirmed since October 17, 2026

Shine

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

Shine is a sweet girl. Quite calm and reserved at first, she knows how to show curiosity and seek affection. She is looking for a home with the possibility of going out away from traffic. Ok with other cats, no young children.

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Shine est une gentille minette. Assez calme et réservée au premier abord elle sait ensuite se montrer curieuse et en recherche d'affection. Elle recherche un foyer avec possibilité de sortir en dehors de la circulation. Ok congénères, sans jeunes enfants.

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇨🇭Switzerland

Shelter

SPA du Haut-Léman

Living with Shine

✓Spayed
✓Good with kids

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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Shine home

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About Shine

What life with Shine looks like

Shine is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA du Haut-Léman in Switzerland.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Shine, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Shine?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA du Haut-Léman handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Shine on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Shine if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA du Haut-Léman 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Shine 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 Shine 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 du Haut-Léman early rather than rehoming privately; they know Shine 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.