Not confirmed since October 22, 2026

Tess

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

Type/Breed: European (non LOOF) Age: Born on 12/30/2022 Chip number: 250268502283484 History: Adopted from the pound. Front right paw damaged (old fracture to observe - amputation if necessary later). Personality: Tess is very sociable and patient. Naturally, she loves cuddles. Despite her disability, Tess adapts very well to her environment. In particular, she can climb onto her hammock quite easily. Adoption fee: 130€ (membership included) Adoption outside of France is entirely possible. However, the adoption amount must be increased by the costs related to leaving the territory (rabies vaccine and passport required 21 days before her departure). The adopter must also be able to visit the foster family to meet the animal. Tested for FIV/FELV: YES, negative To adopt, please complete this form: and where it is mandatory, have a veterinarian or ASV complete this certificate before any meeting and present it to us after it has been signed: Finally, this cat does not suit you or is no longer available? We have more

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Type/ Race : européen (non LOOF) Âge : née le 30/12/2022 N° de puce : 250268502283484 Histoire : Sortie de fourrière. Patte avant droite abîmée (ancienne fracture à observer – amputation SI nécessaire par la suite). Caractère : Tess est très sociable et patiente. Alors, forcément, elle aime les câlins. Malgré son handicap, Tess s’adapte très bien à son environnement. Notamment, elle sait se hisser sur son hamac assez facilement. Frais d’adoption : 130€ (adhésion comprise) L’adoption hors de France est tout à fait possible. Il faut cependant majorer le montant de l’adoption des frais relatifs à la sortie du territoire (vaccin rage et passeport obligatoires 21 jours avant son départ). L’adoptant doit pouvoir également se rendre dans la famille d’accueil pour rencontrer l’animal. Testée fiv/felv : OUI, négatif Pour l’adopter, merci de compléter ce formulaire : et dans la mesure où c’est obligatoire, de faire compléter avant toute rencontre, ce certificat par un vétérinaire ou une ASV et de nous le présenter après l’avoir signé : Finalement, ce chat ne vous correspond pas ou n’est plus disponible ? Nous en avons d’autres par ici

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

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Shelter

Action 4 Pets

Living with Tess

✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

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About Tess

What life with Tess looks like

Tess is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Action 4 Pets in action 4 pets.

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 Tess, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tess?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Action 4 Pets handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tess on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tess if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Action 4 Pets 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 Tess 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 Tess 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 Action 4 Pets early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tess 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.