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URSULE

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 4 years

Here is URSULE, a large, very gentle cat with a magnificent black coat, about 4 years old. It is Murielle, a devoted volunteer, who rescued him at the Darse du Port, where she works. He was really in a terrible state (see the last photo). Murielle tells us: "I don't understand where this cat could have come from. In the condition I found him the first time, he must have been through more than one war. Wounds everywhere, abscesses down to the bone. Without care and shelter, he was fit only for euthanasia. I didn't need a trap to catch him; he came into my arms. I was very afraid for him, but he recovered. It was the 2nd time I had picked him up seriously injured. I decided to keep him. There would be no 3rd time!" URSULE then became Sauvadien. His rescuer Murielle cannot stop praising him: "He is very tall and as cuddly and affectionate as he is big. He is really large, but his weight is in proportion: 6.4 kg. I'm happy when he decides to come down from my arms. He is more than beautiful. He is magnificent, I repeat, so affectionate and grateful. He is a true darling. He is really adorable and friendly. He is even a bit of a velcro cat. Ursule has all the qualities to be a good companion. I let him roam freely in the garden when I arrive. He always comes to find me and spend time with me. He doesn't wander too far and prefers to be beside me. He is more cuddly than my own cats. He calls out as soon as he senses I'm nearby or hears movement in the bedroom. In the evening, he needs his ritual before going to sleep: a big cuddle and a pinch of kibble. And yes, Ursule is, on the other hand, very greedy. No self-service kibble. I've even given him an anti-gobbling bowl. He may regulate himself on his own once he is in a family of his own. It's hard to say whether Ursule is OK with other cats. Since he was beaten up several times on the street, it's fair to say he doesn't seek their company. But he has recently been sharing the cattery with Bonnie and Yéna. We can conclude that this goes well, provided they are not dominant males who still make his life miserable. Otherwise, he could show himself to be fearful and/or defensive."

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Voici URSULE, un grand chat très doux à la magnifique robe noire d’environ 4 ans. C’est Murielle, une fidèle bénévole qui l’ a récupéré à la Darse du Port où elle travaille. Il était vraiment en sale état (voir la dernière photo). Murielle nous raconte : “Je ne comprends pas d’où peut venir ce chat. Dans l’état où je l’ai ramassé la première fois, il avait dû faire plus d’une guerre. Des plaies partout, des abcès jusqu’à l’os. Sans soins et une mise à l’abri, il était bon pour l’euthanasie. Je n’ai pas eu besoin d’une trappe pour le prendre ; il est venu dans mes bras. J’ai eu très peur pour lui, mais il a guéri. C’était la 2 ème fois que je le récupérais lourdement blessé. J’ai décidé de le garder. Il n’y aurait pas de 3ème fois ! ” URSULE est alors devenu Sauvadien. Sa sauveuse Murielle ne tarit pas d’éloges à son sujet : “Il est très grand et aussi câlin et affectueux que grand. Il est vraiment grand mais son poids est proportionnel : 6,4 kg. Je suis contente quand il se décide à descendre de mes bras. Il est plus que beau. Il est magnifique, je le répète si affectueux et reconnaissant. C’est un véritable amour. Il est vraiment est adorable et familier. Il est même un peu pot de colle. Ursule a toutes les qualités pour être un bon compagnon de vie. Je le laisse en liberté dans le jardin quad j’arrive. Il fait tout me retrouver et passer du temps avec moi. Il ne s’éloigne pas trop et préfère être à côté de moi. Il est plus câlin que mes propres chats. Il appelle dès qu’il me sent à proximité ou dès qu’il entend bouger dans la chambre. Le soir, il a besoin de son rituel avant d’aller dormir : un gros câlin et une pincée de croquettes. Et oui, Ursule est par contre très gourmand. Pas de croquettes en libre service. Je lui ai même attribué une gamelle anti glouton. Il se régulera peut-être tout seul quand il sera dans une famille bien à lui. C’est difficile de dire si Ursule est ok congénères. Comme il s’est fait massacré plusieurs fois dans la rue, autant dire qu’il ne recherche pas leur compagnie. Mais il partage depuis peu la chatterie avec Bonnie et Yéna. On peut en conclure que cela se passe bien à condition que ce ne soient pas des mâles dominants qui lui fassent encore des misères. Autrement, il pourrait se montrer peureux et/ou sur la défensive. ” (function(){if(window. PGC_SGB && window. PGC_SGB. searcher){window. PGC_SGB. searcher. initBlocks()}})()

Size
Extra large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Association Sauvade
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing URSULE home

What you'll need for URSULE in week one.

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  1. 01
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About URSULE

What life with URSULE looks like

URSULE is an extra-large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Association Sauvade in France.

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.

France, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting URSULE, answered.

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