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Adopt WAKA

Female · Adult · 4 years

WAKA is our oldest resident! She arrived in 2024 with her kittens, all of whom were adopted; she didn't have that luck. She's a shy little cat who is very stressed at the shelter, but she'll flourish more in a quieter environment. WAKA is starting to accept a few pettings but prefers the company of other cats to that of humans. She's playful and greedy: this will be two great opportunities to create a unique bond with this exceptional cat!

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Waka est notre plus ancienne pensionnaire ! Elle est arrivée en 2024 avec ses chatons qui ont tous été adoptés ; elle n'a pas eu cette chance. C'est une minette timide qui est très stressée au refuge, elle s'épanouira davantage dans un environnement plus calme. Waka commence à accepter quelques caresses mais préfère la compagnie des autres chats à celle des humains. Elle est joueuse et gourmande : ce sera deux opportunités pour créer un lien unique avec cette chatte exceptionnelle !

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷Ardennes
Shelter
Maubert-Fontaine)
Living with WAKA
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Maubert-Fontaine) · Ardennes

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing WAKA home

What you'll need for WAKA 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 WAKA

What life with WAKA looks like

WAKA is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at Maubert-Fontaine) in Ardennes.

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: Very stressed in shelter environment, needs calm 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 WAKA, answered.

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