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Thorin

Mixed Breed · Male

Hi, I'm Thorin, 4 years old, FIV positive, and a sublime tabby, a true professional of discretion. Until now, when visitors came to meet me, I preferred to observe all this little world from the top of my cat tree. Very high. Very, very high. The problem is that nobody could really discover the tender, cuddly cat that I truly am. But this weekend, something changed. My foster mom came to see me... and of course, I recognized her. So for once, I agreed to come down to ground level. Yes, yes, solid floor! And Auntie took advantage of it: at last, cuddles without having to climb the ladder to reach me. Behind my shyness, then, hides a deeply gentle, affectionate cat who loves human petting. So no, I'm not the kind of cat who rushes into the arms of strangers in the first minute. I will surely need a little time to adjust in my future family. Calm. Patience. But once I feel reassured... I devote myself completely.

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Moi c'est Thorin, 4 ans, Fiv +, sublime tigré professionnel de la discrétion. Jusqu'ici, quand les visiteurs venaient me rencontrer, je préférais observer tout ce petit monde depuis le sommet de mon arbre à chats. Très haut. Très très haut. Le problème, c'est que personne ne pouvait vraiment découvrir le chat tendre et câlin que je suis réellement.Mais ce week-end quelque chose à changé. Ma maman nourricière est venue me voir... et évidemment, je l'ai reconnue. alors pour une fois, j'ai accepté de descendre au niveau du sol. oui oui, le plancher des vaches ! Et tatie en a profité : enfin des câlins sans devoir grimper à l'échelle pour m'atteindre.Derrière ma timidité se cache donc un chat profondément doux, attachant et amoureux des caresses humaines. Alors non, je ne suis pas le genre de chat qui fonce dans les bras des inconnus dès la première minute. J'aurai sûrement besoin d'un petit temps d'adaptation dans ma future famille. De calme. De patience. Mais une fois rassuré... je devie

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🇫🇷France

Shelter

Association du Chat Libre La Destrousse

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About Thorin

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Thorin is a mixed breed cat waiting at Association du Chat Libre La Destrousse in France.

A 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, and shelters often cover sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and a passport. Confirm with the shelter what is included. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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How do I contact the shelter about Thorin?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Association du Chat Libre La Destrousse handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Thorin on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Thorin if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Association du Chat Libre La Destrousse whether they will for Thorin, what they require (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 Thorin already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Thorin. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Association du Chat Libre La Destrousse, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Thorin isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Association du Chat Libre La Destrousse about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Thorin 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.