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European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 6 years

SUNNY – 7 years old, SUNNY is one of those cats whose early life unfortunately was not what an animal should experience. She was part of a batch of twenty cats that arrived at the shelter in 2024 after being removed due to neglect. Today, there are still a few little hearts waiting for their chance… and SUNNY is one of them. Her past did not allow her to discover what a real family life is like: affection, care, security, or even the little daily habits. All of this is still new to her. SUNNY is a shy cat who observes a lot before giving her trust. She will need a calm, patient, and respectful family of her pace. A family that understands that with some cats, the most beautiful victories are sometimes the most subtle: a more serene look, a closer presence, a first request for contact… Even if SUNNY remains reserved today, we deeply believe that with time, gentleness, and a lot of kindness, she can learn to trust and discover everything a real family life can offer. SUNNY does not seek perfection. She simply seeks someone who will accept to advance with her, step by step. SUNNY is being monitored for a transit issue, and tests are ongoing. We are currently trying a specific diet and a treatment. We are looking for an emergency foster family before any potential adoption. And what if her most beautiful revenge on life began with you? SUNNY is one of those cats whose early life unfortunately was not what an animal should experience. She was part of a batch of twenty cats that arrived at the shelter in 2024 after being removed due to neglect. Today, there are still a few little hearts waiting for their chance… and SUNNY is one of them. Her past did not allow her to discover what a real family life is like: affection, care, security, or even the little daily habits. All of this is still new to her. SUNNY is a shy cat who observes a lot before giving her trust. She will need a calm, patient, and respectful family of her pace. A family that understands that with some cats, the most beautiful victories are sometimes the most subtle: a more serene look, a closer presence, a first request for contact… Even if SUNNY remains reserved today, we deeply believe that with time, gentleness, and a lot of kindness, she can learn to trust and discover everything a real family life can offer. SUNNY does not seek perfection. She simply seeks someone who will accept to advance with her, step by step. SUNNY is being monitored for a transit issue, and tests are ongoing. We are currently trying a specific diet and a treatment. We are looking for an emergency foster family before any potential adoption. And what if her most beautiful revenge on life began with you?

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Sunny – 7ans, Sunny fait partie de ces chats dont le début de vie n’a malheureusement pas été celui qu’un animal devrait connaître. Issue d’un retrait pour maltraitance en 2024, Sunny est arrivée au refuge avec une vingtaine d’autres chats. Aujourd’hui, il reste encore quelques petits cœurs qui attendent leur chance… et Sunny en fait partie. Son passé ne lui a pas permis de découvrir ce qu’est réellement une vie de famille : l’affection, les soins, la sécurité ou encore les petites habitudes du quotidien. Tout cela est encore nouveau pour elle. Sunny est une chatte timide, qui observe beaucoup avant d’accorder sa confiance. Elle aura besoin d’une famille calme, patiente et respectueuse de son rythme. Une famille qui comprendra qu’avec certains chats, les plus belles victoires sont parfois les plus discrètes : un regard plus serein, une présence plus proche, une première demande de contact… Même si aujourd’hui Sunny reste réservée, nous croyons profondément qu’avec du temps, de la douceur et beaucoup de bienveillance, elle pourra apprendre à faire confiance et découvrir tout ce qu’une vraie vie de famille peut offrir. Sunny ne cherche pas la perfection. Elle cherche simplement quelqu’un qui acceptera d’avancer à ses côtés, pas après pas. Sunny est suivi pour un problème de transit et des examens sont en cours. Actuellement nous essayons une alimentation spécifique ainsi qu’un traitement. Nous cherchons une famille d’accueil en urgence avant une éventuelle adoption. Et si sa plus belle revanche sur la vie commençait chez vous ? Sunny fait partie de ces chats dont le début de vie n’a malheureusement pas été celui qu’un animal devrait connaître. Issue d’un retrait pour maltraitance en 2024, Sunny est arrivée au refuge avec une vingtaine d’autres chats. Aujourd’hui, il reste encore quelques petits cœurs qui attendent leur chance… et Sunny en fait partie. Son passé ne lui a pas permis de découvrir ce qu’est réellement une vie de famille : l’affection, les soins, la sécurité ou encore les petites habitudes du quotidien. Tout cela est encore nouveau pour elle. Sunny est une chatte timide, qui observe beaucoup avant d’accorder sa confiance. Elle aura besoin d’une famille calme, patiente et respectueuse de son rythme. Une famille qui comprendra qu’avec certains chats, les plus belles victoires sont parfois les plus discrètes : un regard plus serein, une présence plus proche, une première demande de contact… Même si aujourd’hui Sunny reste réservée, nous croyons profondément qu’avec du temps, de la douceur et beaucoup de bienveillance, elle pourra apprendre à faire confiance et découvrir tout ce qu’une vraie vie de famille peut offrir. Sunny ne cherche pas la perfection. Elle cherche simplement quelqu’un qui acceptera d’avancer à ses côtés, pas après pas. Sunny est suivi pour un problème de transit et des examens sont en cours. Actuellement nous essayons une alimentation spécifique ainsi qu’un traitement. Nous cherchons une famille d’accueil en urgence avant une éventuelle adoption. Et si sa plus belle revanche sur la vie commençait chez vous ?

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Angoulême
Shelter
Refuge Angoumois
Living with SUNNY
  • Spayed
  • Good with cats
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Bringing SUNNY home

What you'll need for SUNNY 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
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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
  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 SUNNY

What life with SUNNY looks like

SUNNY is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Refuge Angoumois in Angoulême.

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.

Angoulême, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting SUNNY, answered.

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