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Tinou

Male · Senior · 12 years

TINOU Tinou arrived at our shelter through the pound. This big, gentle matou is searching for his new forever family. He tested positive for Fiv, also known as feline AIDS. Fiv is the feline immunodeficiency virus, a disease that is transmitted only between cats. There is no transmission risk to humans or dogs. Once a cat is infected with the Fiv virus, it will remain a carrier for life and cannot eliminate the virus. Therefore, Tinou will need to be placed in an apartment with many enrichments to avoid boredom (treasure hunts, high shelves to observe, cardboard boxes...)

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TINOU Tinou est arrivé au refuge par le biais de la fourrière. Ce gros matou au coeur tendre recherche sa nouvelle famille pour la vie. Il a été testé positif au Fiv que l’on appelle aussi Sida du chat. Le Fiv est le virus de l’immunodéficience féline c’est une maladie qui se transmet uniquement entre chats. Il n’y a aucune transmission possible ni aux humains, ni aux chiens. Dès lors qu’un chat a été contaminé par le virus du Fiv, il restera porteur toute sa vie, il ne peut pas éliminer le virus. De ce fait, Tinou devra être placée en appartement, avec de nombreux enrichissements pour éviter l’ennui (tapis de fouille, étagères en hauteur pour observer, boites en carton…)

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇫🇷Clermont-Ferrand
Shelter
APA63 Clermont-Ferrand
Cared for by APA63 Clermont-Ferrand · Clermont-Ferrand

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Tinou home

What you'll need for Tinou in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Tinou

What life with Tinou looks like

Tinou is a senior dog waiting at APA63 Clermont-Ferrand in Clermont-Ferrand.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷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.

Clermont-Ferrand, France browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tinou, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tinou?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. APA63 Clermont-Ferrand handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tinou on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tinou if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — APA63 Clermont-Ferrand 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 Tinou already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs 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 Tinou 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 APA63 Clermont-Ferrand early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tinou 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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