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TINOU

Male · Adult · 6 years

Tinou was removed due to neglect and was living in poor conditions. He was full of parasites and his skin is very damaged as a result. He needs to regain confidence and trust. This cat will require a patient, understanding adopter who can help him heal both physically and emotionally from his traumatic past.

FR·Show original

Coucou les amis, moi c'est Tinou ! Avant, j'étais dans un autre refuge et maintenant je séjourne ici. Au début, je me cachais souvent. Je ne sortais que la nuit, quand c'était plus calme. Puis, j'ai fini par comprendre que les humains n'étaient pas aussi terribles que dans mon imagination ! maintenant, je sors spontanément et, si un humain s'approche calmement, je me laisse même caresser. J'ai bien progressé ! J'aimerais tout de même partir dans une famille calme et patiente, car un changement d'environnement risque de recréer du stress chez moi. Je vais sûrement me cacher quelque temps afin de bien analyser la situation et prendre mes marques. Je peux vivre avec un copain chat, car ici je les apprécie beaucoup. Les enfants ne me dérangent pas non plus, à condition qu'ils soient calmes et qu'ils me laissent venir à eux à mon rythme. Même si je suis encore un peu stressé, j'aimerais vraiment découvrir le bonheur d'un foyer et d'une famille qui m'aimera pour la vie.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Hazebrouck
Shelter
Coeur de Flandres)
Living with TINOU
  • ✓Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by Coeur de Flandres) · Hazebrouck

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing TINOU home

What you'll need for TINOU 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 TINOU

What life with TINOU looks like

TINOU is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at Coeur de Flandres) in Hazebrouck.

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.

Note from the shelter: Recovering from neglect, skin damage from parasites, needs confidence building

🇫🇷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.

Hazebrouck, France — browse more cats 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. Coeur de Flandres) 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 — Coeur de Flandres) 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 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 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 Coeur de Flandres) 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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