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VINE

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 9 years

Vine arrived at the shelter after an investigation; he lived with many cats in deplorable hygienic conditions. Vine is a large, gentle, and affectionate cat. He is curious and needs a little time to gain trust. Once trust is gained, he is affectionate and kind. Vine suffers from chronic rhinitis and conjunctivitis resulting from the lack of care and hygiene in which he lived.

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Vine est arrivé au refuge suite enquête , il vivait avec de nombreux chats dans des conditions d'hygiènes déplorables. Vine est un grand chat doux et câlin Curieux il a besoin d'un petit temps pour prendre confiance . Une fois la confiance acquise il est affectueux et gentil. Vine souffre de rhinite et conjonctivite chroniques résultants du manque de soin et d'hygiène dans lequel il a vécu .

Size

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Age

Adult · 9 years

Location

🇫🇷Cherbourg

Shelter

SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin)

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About VINE

What life with VINE looks like

VINE is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin) in Cherbourg.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting VINE, answered.

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