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TOBBY

Male · Adult · 7 years

TOBBY is a beautiful six-year-old cat who was taken in after his hold period. He is very sociable and affectionate and gets along well with other cats. However, he does not tolerate dogs. Unfortunately, he is carrier of FIV and leukemia, though he currently shows no symptoms, and will therefore need to live indoors or have access to a secure outdoor area.

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Tobby est un magnifique chat de six ans, qui nous a été confié à l'issue de son délai de fourrière. Il est très sociable et affectueux et s'entend très bien avec ses congénères. En revanche il ne supporte pas les chiens. Il est malheureusement porteur du FIV et de la leucose sans symptômes actuellement, il devra donc vivre en intérieur ou avoir accès à un extérieur sécurisé. TOBBY est en famille d'accueil merci de compléter le questionnaire en ligne pour demande d'informations ou via

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Niort
Shelter
Maison SPA)
Cared for by Maison SPA) · Niort
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing TOBBY home

What you'll need for TOBBY 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
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    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

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    €30–60

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About TOBBY

What life with TOBBY looks like

TOBBY is a adult cat waiting at Maison SPA) in Niort.

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 TOBBY, answered.

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