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Shiva

Mixed Breed · Female · Kitten

Hello! My name is Shiva. I was born outside, without knowing humans. My mom left me with my siblings, and that's when I was taken in. I'm very (very very) shy; although I like cuddles, I don't show it (I tend to hiss more than purr). I've never bitten or scratched, but I can be impressive when I spit! Although I've improved a lot thanks to liquid treats and patience, I'm still very timid and run and hide at the slightest sudden movement. But I'd also like to have a family for life; it might take months, but I'm sure I can bond with my human! I'll need a home with daily presence of someone who knows cats well, and who has had a timid cat before. Ideally, there should also be another cat friend who is comfortable in its skin.

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Naissance : Mai 2026 Sexe : Femelle Famille d’accueil : Mathilde « Salut ! Moi, c’est Shiva. Je suis née dehors, sans connaître l’humain. Ma maman est partie avec mes frères et soeurs en me laissant sur place; c’est à ce moment là que j’ai pu être prise en charge. Je reste très (très très) timide; bien que j’apprécie les câlins, je ne l’assume pas (j’ai plus tendance à gronder qu’à ronronner). Je n ‘ai jamais mordu ni griffé, mais je peux être impressionnante quand je crache ! Bien que j’ai beaucoup évoluée grâce à des friandises liquides et à de la patience, je reste très craintive et cours me cacher au moindre mouvement brusque. Mais moi aussi j’aimerai avoir une famille pour la vie; cela pourrait prendre des mois, mais je suis sûre que je peux m’attacher à mon humain ! Je vais avoir besoin d’un foyer avec la présence au quotidien de quelqu’un qui s’y connaît bien en chat, et qui a déjà eu un chat craintif. L’idéal serait également la présence d’un autre copain chat bien dans ses pat

Size
Age
Kitten
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Les Restos du Chat
Cared for by Les Restos du Chat · FranceLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Shiva home

What you'll need for Shiva 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
    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 Shiva

What life with Shiva looks like

Shiva is a puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Les Restos du Chat in France.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇫🇷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 Shiva, answered.

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