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European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 4 years

Vanda - The gentle awakening With this small flower of just 4 years old, one does not force the blooming. She begins to open up to people: she stays, observes, allows herself to be approached a little more each day. Fear is slowly receding, and trust is being built at her own pace. Her socialization progresses step by step, with a calm and secure environment. Vanda needs a calm environment, without young children. Too many demands hinder her progress. On the contrary, stability and respect for her pace allow her to continue evolving. She is not a demonstrative cat today. With her, one does not look for a quick result. One accepts that some blossoms take time - and that they are all the more beautiful for it. I am waiting for you at the shelter for a tender meeting. Together, we could form a great team! Breed: European Birthday: 01/01/2022 Gender: Female Spayed: Yes Microchipped: Yes Vaccinated: Yes Shelter Anim’toit

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Vanda – La douceur en éveil Avec cette petite fleur de tout juste 4 ans, on ne force pas la floraison. Elle commence à s’ouvrir aux humains : elle reste, observe, se laisse approcher un peu plus chaque jour . La peur recule doucement, et la confiance se construit à son rythme . Sa sociabilisation progresse pas à pas, avec un cadre calme et sécurisant. Vanda a besoin d’un environnement calme, sans jeunes enfants. Trop de sollicitations freinent ses avancées. À l’inverse, la stabilité et le respect de son rythme lui permettent de continuer à évoluer. Ce n’est pas une chatte démonstrative aujourd’hui. Avec elle, on ne cherche pas un résultat rapide. On accepte que certaines floraisons prennent du temps — et qu’elles n’en soient que plus belles. 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 Sexe : Femelle Stérilisé : Oui Identifié : Oui Vacciné : Oui Refuge Anim’toit

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷Prinquiau
Shelter
Anim'toit
Living with Vanda
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Vanda home

What you'll need for Vanda 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

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

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    €30–60

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About Vanda

What life with Vanda looks like

Vanda 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 Vanda, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Vanda?
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 Vanda on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Vanda 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 Vanda 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 Vanda 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 Vanda 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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