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Willy

European Shorthair · Male

Hello, my name is Willy! When I arrived at our shelter, I didn't trust anyone and saw everyone as a threat. I would hide wherever I could, sometimes even behind my fellow animals, because I was very afraid. Over time, they showed me that I had no reason to be afraid. I was safe and deserved love. Today, I'm still a bit timid around strangers, as it's all new to me. But if you give me time to show you that I can be trusted, I'll be the happiest cat in the world. I get along very well with my fellow animals of the same species. Give me a chance to show you how faithful and loving a companion I can be. Adopt me and make my new haven of peace your home! Share this page on Facebook or X-Twitter Adopt a cat:

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Bonjour, je m'appelle Willy ! Quand je suis arrivé à la Fondation, je n'avais confiance en personne et voyais tout le monde comme une menace. Je me cachais partout où je pouvais, parfois même derrière mes copains, car j'avais très peur. Avec le temps, on m'a montré que je n'avais pas de raison d'avoir peur. J'étais en sécurité et méritais aussi de l'amour. Aujourd'hui, je suis encore un peu timide avec les inconnus, car c'est tout nouveau pour moi. Mais si vous me laissez du temps pour vous montrer que je peux vous faire confiance, je serai le plus heureux des chat. Je m'entends très bien avec mes congénères . Offrez-moi une chance de vous montrer à quel point je peux être un compagnon fidèle et aimant. Adoptez-moi et faites de votre maison mon nouveau havre de paix ! Partager cette page sur facebook ou X-twitter Adopter un chat : WILLY, chat male EUROPÉEN de 3 ans

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇫🇷Paris
Shelter
Fondation Brigitte Bardot
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Cared for by Fondation Brigitte Bardot · ParisLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Willy home

What you'll need for Willy in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Willy

What life with Willy looks like

Willy is a small adult european shorthair cat waiting at Fondation Brigitte Bardot in Paris.

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 Willy, answered.

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