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Tara

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 16 years

Tara is a 16-year-old Ragdoll cat who is shy, gentle, and very endearing. She has always lived in an apartment and is now looking for a caring, patient, and kind person who will respect her pace and offer her a peaceful retirement. She sometimes leaves a small saddle next to her litter box. Her future family will need to be understanding and not hold it against her. For her peace of mind, Tara needs a home without other animals or young children.

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Tara est une petite chatte Ragdoll de 16 ans, timide, douce et très attachante. Elle a toujours vécu en appartement et recherche aujourd’hui une personne attentive, patiente et bienveillante, qui saura respecter son rythme et lui offrir une retraite paisible. Il lui arrive de déposer une petite selle à côté de son bac à litière. Sa future famille devra pouvoir accueillir cette particularité avec compréhension et sans lui en tenir rigueur. Pour sa tranquillité, Tara a besoin d’un foyer sans autres animaux ni enfants en bas âge.

Size
Age
Senior · 16 years
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
Ligue Vaudoise pour la Défense des Animaux — La Maison des Chats
Living with Tara
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Ligue Vaudoise pour la Défense des Animaux — La Maison des Chats · SwitzerlandLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Tara home

What you'll need for Tara 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 Tara

What life with Tara looks like

Tara is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at Ligue Vaudoise pour la Défense des Animaux — La Maison des Chats in Switzerland.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇨🇭Adopting from Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Tara, answered.

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