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Adopt VICO

Male · Adult · 6 years

Hello, my name is VICO! I'm a greedy and affectionate cat, but only when I feel like it. I'm a cat who feels a lot of anxiety when the environment or people around me are stressed. I need a calm home with access to the outdoors so I can retreat and calm down when I'm feeling tense. If there are children around, it's not necessarily a problem... as long as you respect my signals of calm and know to leave me alone when I need it. Come meet me! Here are some photos and videos of me:

Read original (fr)

Bonjour, je m’appelle Vico ! Je suis gourmand et câlin, mais seulement quand j’en ai envie. Je suis un chat qui ressent beaucoup d’anxiété lorsque l’environnement ou les humains autour sont stressés. Il me faut une maison calme, avec un accès à l’extérieur afin de pouvoir me retirer et m’apaiser lorsque je suis en tension. Si des enfants sont présents, ce n’est pas forcément un souci… à condition qu’on respecte mes signaux d’apaisement et qu’on sache me laisser tranquille quand j’en ai besoin. Venez me rencontrer ! Ici, quelques photos et vidéos de moi :

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
Bouguenais)
Living with VICO
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Bouguenais) · Nantes

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing VICO home

What you'll need for VICO 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
    Editor's pick

    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 VICO

What life with VICO looks like

VICO is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at Bouguenais) in Nantes.

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: Needs calm environment, outdoor access, and understanding of stress signals

🇫🇷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 VICO, answered.

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