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Adopt TIMAL

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 10 years

Timal was abandoned directly at the shelter because the children could not touch him... He arrived with huge clumps of fur and had to be shaved. Timal therefore has a fear of handling, it will be necessary to desensitize him to maintain his coat. It is a cat with a strong character who will not be placed with children. He will need adopters ready to commit and who know how to learn to tame him.

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Timal a été abandonné directement au refuge car les enfants ne pouvait pas le toucher… Arrivé avec d'énormes bourres de poils il a du être tondu. Timal a donc une appréhension à la manipulation, il faudra le désensibilisé pour entretenir son pelage. C'est un chat avec un caractère bien trempé qui ne sera pas placé avec des enfants. Il aura besoin d'adoptants prêt à s'investir et qui sauront apprendre à l'apprivoiser.

Size
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Rennes
Shelter
SPA Rennes
Living with TIMAL
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing TIMAL home

What you'll need for TIMAL 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 TIMAL

What life with TIMAL looks like

TIMAL is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at SPA Rennes in Rennes.

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 TIMAL, answered.

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