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Sparrow

European Shorthair · Male · Adult · 10 years

Environ 10 ansSparrow est un adorable matou de 10 ans, FIV positif, qui a connu un passé difficile. Malgré l'énucléation d'un œil, il reste un chat incroyablement doux, calme et très attaché aux humains. Véritable pot de colle, il adore les câlins et ne demande qu'une famille prête à lui offrir une retraite paisible remplie d'amour.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷savoinimaux
Shelter
Savoinimaux
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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Sparrow home

What you'll need for Sparrow 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 Sparrow

What life with Sparrow looks like

Sparrow is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Savoinimaux in savoinimaux.

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.

savoinimaux, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sparrow, answered.

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