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Adopt Wazabi

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 3 years

Wazabi is a very gentle and kind little cat, but also very shy. When she arrived, it was impossible to approach her as she was terrified. Since she has been placed in a quiet room with some very calm cats, she is beginning to show her true personality. She enjoys petting and contact, but remains very frightened by sudden movements. With her, a lot of gentleness, patience and delicacy are needed. Every progress is made at her own pace, little by little. Wasabi will need a calm, caring family ready to give her the time she needs to thrive with confidence. Once reassured, she is a little tender soul who really deserves a chance.

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Wazabi est une minette très douce et gentille, mais aussi très craintive.à son arrivée, il était impossible de l’approcher tant elle était térrorisée.Depuis qu’elle est installée dans une chambre au calme avec quelques chats très paisibles, elle commence à montrer sa vrai personnalité.Elle apprécie les caresses et le contact, mais reste encore très effrayée par les gestes brusques.Avec elle, il faut énormément de douceur, de patience et de délicatesse. Chaque progrès se fait à son rythme, petit à petit.Wasabi aura besoin d’une famille calme, bienveillante et prête à lui laisser le temps nécessaire pour s’épanouir en confiance.Une fois rassurée, c’est une petite âme tendre qui mérite vraiment qu’on lui donne sa chance.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
ARPA Nice
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Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Wazabi home

What you'll need for Wazabi 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 Wazabi

What life with Wazabi looks like

Wazabi is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at ARPA Nice in France.

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 Wazabi, answered.

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