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Spirou

Male · Young · 2 years

Arrived from the pound, we know nothing about Spirou's past. This is a shy cat who will need time and patience to flourish. However, Spirou is making progress and is increasingly accepting human proximity. Spirou is currently in cattery with other animals of the same species and will surely be able to live with another cat.

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Arrivé de fourrière, nous ne connaissons rien du passé de Spirou. C'est un chat timide, qui aura besoin de temps et de patience pour s'épanouir. Il progresse cependant et accepte de plus en plus la proximité humaine. Spirou se trouve actuellement en chatterie avec des congénères, et pourra sûrement vivre avec un autre chat.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Plouhinec
Shelter
SPA Plouhinec
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Cared for by SPA Plouhinec · Plouhinec

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Spirou home

What you'll need for Spirou in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    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 Spirou

What life with Spirou looks like

Spirou is a young adult cat waiting at SPA Plouhinec in Plouhinec.

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.

Plouhinec, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Spirou, answered.

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