Not confirmed since October 23, 2026

Star

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 7 years

History: Star has already endured many trials… Found wandering, unidentifiable, with a large udder and a swollen finger, she had to undergo a major operation to be saved. Despite everything, she never lost her gentleness or her trust in humans. 💛 She is a cat of incredible tenderness, always seeking cuddles and moments of intimacy. She loves to come to the bed or the sofa to enjoy the presence of her human. Her gentleness and gaze filled with gratitude touch the heart deeply.

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📖 Histoire : Star a déjà vécu bien des épreuves… Retrouvée errante, non identifiée, avec une grosse masse aux mamelles et au doigt, elle a dû subir une lourde opération pour être sauvée. Malgré tout, elle n’a jamais perdu sa douceur ni sa confiance en l’humain. 💛 C’est une chatte d’une tendresse incroyable, toujours en quête de câlins et de moments de complicité. Elle adore venir sur le lit ou le canapé pour profiter de la présence de son humain. Sa douceur et son regard rempli de gratitude touchent en plein cœur. Nous ne connaissons pas ses ententes avec les

Size

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Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇫🇷France

Shelter

Association Thalya Protection

Living with Star

✓Microchipped

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Star home

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About Star

What life with Star looks like

Star is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Association Thalya Protection in France.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Star, answered.

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