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Tharpa

European Shorthair · Male

Tharpa is a cat who was sociable and close to his former owner. However, since arriving at the shelter, he has been very depressed. This nice cat has lost his bearings and is distancing himself from us. A socialization program is currently underway to help him gradually regain trust in people. Calm and quiet, Tharpa particularly enjoys high places where he can observe his environment safely, as well as secure hiding spots where he likes to take refuge. He gets along well with other cats, whose presence could also help him adapt more calmly to a new home and gain confidence with his future family. A house with a garden in a calm and patient environment would be ideal for him to develop at his own pace and thrive fully. Share this page on Facebook or X-twitter Adopt a cat: THARPA, male European cat, 14 years old

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Tharpa est un chat qui se montrait sociable et proche de son ancienne propriétaire. Cependant, depuis son arrivée au refuge, déprime beaucoup. Ce joli chat a perdu ses repères et s'éloigne de nous. Un travail de sociabilisation est actuellement en cours afin de l'aider à retrouver progressivement confiance en l'homme. Calme et discret, Tharpa apprécie particulièrement les endroits en hauteur, d'où il peut observer son environnement en toute sécurité, ainsi que les cachettes rassurantes où il aime se réfugier. Il s'entend bien avec les autres chats, dont la présence pourrait d'ailleurs l'aider à s'adapter plus sereinement à un nouveau foyer et à gagner en assurance auprès de sa future famille. Une maison avec jardin, dans un environnement calme et patient, serait idéale pour lui permettre d'évoluer à son rythme et de s'épanouir pleinement. Partager cette page sur facebook ou X-twitter Adopter un chat : THARPA, chat male EUROPÉEN de 14 ans

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇫🇷Paris
Shelter
Fondation Brigitte Bardot
Living with Tharpa
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Fondation Brigitte Bardot · ParisLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Tharpa home

What you'll need for Tharpa 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 Tharpa

What life with Tharpa looks like

Tharpa is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Fondation Brigitte Bardot in Paris.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Tharpa, answered.

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