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European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

Torphée, the quiet one with emerald eyes At 4 years old, Torphée is a small tabby with magnetic charm... the kind you notice without her making a sound With her tortoiseshell coat and deep gaze, she intrigues as much as she seduces. Torphée remains shy today. The approach must be built, gently, at her own pace... but she observes, she analyzes, and above all, she progresses in her own way And there is already a little secret to gain points with her During socialization times, Torphée never misses the treat sessions! She is greedy and curious, and knows how to get close when something appeals to her A great way to build a bond with her, while respecting her need for security. She is not a cat that will immediately come for cuddles, but rather a sensitive soul that will need patience and kindness to open up. With her, every small progress has real value... and makes the relationship even stronger. Torphée is looking for a calm home, without rushing, where she can evolve peacefully and gradually reveal the true cat she is. Who would like to give her time to slowly become an exceptional companion? I'm waiting for you at the shelter for a tender meeting. Together, we could form a great team! Breed: European Birth date: 01/01/2022 (estimated) Gender: Female Spayed: Yes Identified: Yes Vaccinated: Yes Shelter Anim’toit

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Torphée, la discrète aux yeux d’émeraude À 4 ans, Torphée est une petite minette au charme magnétique… de celles qu’on remarque sans qu’elle ne fasse pas de bruit Avec sa robe écaille de tortue et son regard profond, elle intrigue autant qu’elle séduit. Torphée reste encore timide aujourd’hui. L’approche est à construire, tout en douceur, à son rythme… mais elle observe, elle analyse, et surtout, elle progresse à sa manière Et il y a déjà un petit secret pour gagner des points avec elle Lors des temps de sociabilisation, Torphée ne manque jamais les sessions friandises ! Gourmande et curieuse, elle sait se rapprocher quand quelque chose lui plaît Une belle porte d’entrée pour créer du lien avec elle, tout en respectant son besoin de sécurité. Ce n’est pas une minette qui viendra immédiatement chercher les câlins, mais plutôt une âme sensible qui aura besoin de patience et de bienveillance pour s’ouvrir. Avec elle, chaque petit progrès a une vraie valeur… et rend la relation encore plus forte Torphée recherche un foyer calme, sans brusquerie, où elle pourra évoluer sereinement et révéler, petit à petit, la minette qu’elle est vraiment. Qui aura envie de lui laisser le temps de devenir, doucement, une complice exceptionnelle ? Je vous attends au refuge pour une rencontre pleine de tendresse. Ensemble, on pourrait former une belle équipe ! Race : Européen Date de naissance : 01/01/2022 (estimé) Sexe : Femelle Stérilisé : Oui Identifié : Oui Vacciné : Oui Refuge Anim’toit

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷Prinquiau
Shelter
Anim'toit
Living with Torphée
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Torphée home

What you'll need for Torphée 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
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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

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Torphée

What life with Torphée looks like

Torphée is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Anim'toit in Prinquiau.

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 Torphée, answered.

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