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Tika

European Shorthair · Female

Tika is a cat with an extremely affectionate temperament, gentle and very close to humans. As soon as she is petted, she purrs generously and spontaneously comes to snuggle on the lap or near her human. She doesn't hesitate to come for caresses, especially when someone settles on the couch: she immediately arrives to enjoy the moment. She waits patiently for everyone to be settled to ask for even more attention and cuddles. Very talkative, Tika responds by meowing when spoken to and loves to interact with her surroundings. She is also greedy, especially when the foster family cooks. By nature calm and composed, Tika appreciates quiet environments. She doesn't like loud noises and may hide when it's too loud, but without excessive panic: she simply seeks calm. She willingly sleeps on the bed and even against her foster family. Her adaptation was very quick: she didn't hide and immediately came onto the lap. She is an easy-going cat, who lets herself be handled without difficulty. She is not particularly attracted to windows or heights. By nature calm and composed, Tika appreciates quiet environments. She doesn't like loud noises and may hide when it's too loud, but without excessive panic: she simply seeks calm. She willingly sleeps on the bed and even against her foster family. Sometimes she growls to show her discontent, this little rascal...! Her adaptation was very quick: she didn't hide and immediately came onto the lap. She is an easy-going cat, who lets herself be handled without difficulty. She is not particularly attracted to windows or heights.

FR·Show original

Tika est une chatte au tempérament extrêmement affectueux, douce et très proche de l’humain. Dès qu’on la caresse, elle se met à ronronner généreusement et vient spontanément se lover sur les genoux ou à proximité de son humain. Elle n’hésite pas à venir chercher les caresses, notamment lorsque quelqu’un s’installe sur le canapé : elle arrive aussitôt pour profiter du moment. Elle attend patiemment que tout le monde soit installé pour réclamer encore plus d’attention et de câlins. Très bavarde, Tika répond en miaulant lorsqu’on lui parle et adore échanger avec son entourage. Elle est également gourmande, surtout lorsque la famille d’accueil cuisine. De nature calme et posée, Tika apprécie les environnements tranquilles. Elle n’aime pas les bruits forts et peut se cacher lorsque c’est trop sonore, mais sans panique excessive : elle recherche simplement le calme. Elle dort volontiers sur le lit et même contre sa famille d’accueil. Son adaptation a été très rapide : elle ne s’est pas cachée et est venue immédiatement sur les genoux. C’est une chatte facile à vivre, qui se laisse manipuler sans difficulté. Elle n’est pas particulièrement attirée par les fenêtres ni par la hauteur. De nature calme et posée, Tika apprécie les environnements tranquilles. Elle n’aime pas les bruits forts et peut se cacher lorsque c’est trop sonore, mais sans panique excessive : elle recherche simplement le calme. Elle dort volontiers sur le lit et même contre sa famille d’accueil. Des fois elle grogne pour montrer son mécontentement, cette coquinette...! Son adaptation a été très rapide : elle ne s’est pas cachée et est venue immédiatement sur les genoux. C’est une chatte facile à vivre, qui se laisse manipuler sans difficulté. Elle n’est pas particulièrement attirée par les fenêtres ni par la hauteur.

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🇫🇷France
Shelter
L
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Tika home

What you'll need for Tika 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
    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 Tika

What life with Tika looks like

Tika is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at L in France.

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.

France, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tika, answered.

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