How do I contact the shelter about WINTER?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Refuge Angoumois handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw WINTER on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt WINTER if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Refuge Angoumois 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 WINTER 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 WINTER 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 Refuge Angoumois early rather than rehoming privately; they know WINTER 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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European Shorthair · Male · Young · 1 year

WINTER is in foster care with its brothers and sisters (Storm, Rose, Autumn, and Sunshine). When they arrived at the shelter, this litter was terrified. Thanks to the kindness and patience of their foster family, they have made tremendous progress and are becoming more and more comfortable with humans. WINTER is a young kitten who will require gentleness and patience from its adoptive family. At first contact, WINTER may be shy but gradually it will gain confidence in you and come for cuddles. WINTER is curious, very playful, and loves to expend energy! All cats must remain indoors in the house/apartment for at least six weeks before being allowed to go outside, even if they are demanding. They must have had the time to explore the home and mark it sufficiently (with their pheromones) to understand that it is their home and to be able to find it. This period can be extended if the cat is not yet comfortable within the home.

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Winter est en famille d’accueil avec ses frères et sœurs (Storm, Rose, Automne et Sunshine). Arrivée au refuge, cette fratrie était terrifiée. Grâce à la douceur et à la patience de leur famille d’accueil, ils ont fait énormément de progrès et sont de plus en plus proches de l’humain. Winter est un jeune matou qui demandera douceur et patience de la part de sa famille d’adoption. Au premier contact, Winter peut se montrer timide mais petit a petit il prendra confiance en vous et viendra se faire câliner. Winter est curieux, très joueur et aime se dépenser ! Tout chat doit rester à l’intérieur de la maison/l’appartement pendant au moins 6 semaines avant de pouvoir sortir dehors, même s’il réclame. Il doit avoir eu le temps de faire le tour du foyer, et de le marquer suffisamment (avec ses phéromones) pour comprendre que c’est son foyer et arriver à le retrouver. Ce délai peut être rallongé si le chat n’est pas encore à l’aise au sein du foyer. Winter est en famille d’accueil avec ses frères et sœurs (Storm, Rose, Automne et Sunshine). Arrivée au refuge, cette fratrie était terrifiée. Grâce à la douceur et à la patience de leur famille d’accueil, ils ont fait énormément de progrès et sont de plus en plus proches de l’humain. Winter est un jeune matou qui demandera douceur et patience de la part de sa famille d’adoption. Au premier contact, Winter peut se montrer timide mais petit a petit il prendra confiance en vous et viendra se faire câliner. Winter est curieux, très joueur et aime se dépenser ! Tout chat doit rester à l’intérieur de la maison/l’appartement pendant au moins 6 semaines avant de pouvoir sortir dehors, même s’il réclame. Il doit avoir eu le temps de faire le tour du foyer, et de le marquer suffisamment (avec ses phéromones) pour comprendre que c’est son foyer et arriver à le retrouver. Ce délai peut être rallongé si le chat n’est pas encore à l’aise au sein du foyer.

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇫🇷Angoulême

Shelter

Refuge Angoumois

Living with WINTER

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Bringing WINTER home

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About WINTER

What life with WINTER looks like

WINTER is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Refuge Angoumois in Angoulême.

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.

Angoulême, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting WINTER, answered.

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