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TINO

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

This beautiful young cat is looking for a forever family! A bit shy at first, Tino will need gentleness and patience to gain confidence and reveal his lovely, very affectionate personality. He is also deaf, a small quirk that doesn't stop him from enjoying life and giving a lot of love. He will simply need a suitable environment and people who are attentive to his needs. Tino is waiting for a caring family who will give him the time to flourish and offer him all the love he deserves.

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Ce beau jeune chat cherche sa famille pour la vie ! Un peu timide au premier abord, Tino aura besoin de douceur et de patience pour prendre confiance et révéler sa jolie personnalité très calin. Il est également malentendant, une petite particularité qui ne l’empêche pas de profiter de la vie et de donner beaucoup d’amour. Il aura simplement besoin d’un environnement adapté et de personnes attentives à ses besoins. Tino attend une famille bienveillante qui saura lui laisser le temps de s’épanouir et lui offrir tout l’amour qu’il mérite.

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇫🇷Vitre

Shelter

SPA Vitré

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About TINO

What life with TINO looks like

TINO is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at SPA Vitré in Vitre.

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.

Vitre, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting TINO, answered.

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