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VICKING

Male · Adult · 8 years

Viking arrived at the shelter following a legal seizure. He must live in an apartment or house without outdoor access because he is FIV positive. Viking is fearful and does not allow touching at the shelter. His compatibility with dogs is unknown, but he is sociable with other cats. Pending administrative regularization, he is reservable after a meeting at the shelter.

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Viking est arrivé au refuge suite à une réquisition judiciaire. Il devra vivre en appartement ou en maison sans accès à l'extérieur car il est positif au sida du chat . Viking est craintif et ne se laisse pas toucher au refuge. Nous ne connaissons pas ses ententes avec les chiens, il est sociable avec ses congénères

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Chamarande
Shelter
SPA Chamarande
Living with VICKING
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Chamarande · Chamarande
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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing VICKING home

What you'll need for VICKING 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 VICKING

What life with VICKING looks like

VICKING is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at SPA Chamarande in Chamarande.

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: FIV positive - must be indoor only, fearful behavior requiring patience

🇫🇷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.

Chamarande, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting VICKING, answered.

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