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Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

XIAYOU and Tiramisu were abandoned. Still quite timid, XIAYOU is gradually discovering the kindness of humans. She will need time, patience, and especially a gentle and experienced person to accompany her on this path towards trust. She is progressing every day: even though she still prefers to observe from a distance, her natural curiosity is slowly leading her to open up. The socialization work is still ongoing, but with kindness and a reassuring environment, XIAYOU can reveal her true personality. She gets along well with other cats. XIAYOU needs a calm family, without access to the outside, capable of respecting her pace and giving her the necessary space to develop confidence.

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Xiayou et Tiramisu ont été abandonnés. Encore assez craintive, Xiayou découvre peu à peu la tendresse des humains. Il lui faudra du temps, de la patience et surtout une personne douce et expérimentée pour l’accompagner dans ce chemin vers la confiance. Elle progresse chaque jour : même si elle préfère encore observer à distance, sa curiosité naturelle l’amène doucement à s’ouvrir. Le travail de sociabilisation est encore à poursuivre, mais avec de la bienveillance et un cadre rassurant, Xiayou pourra révéler sa vraie personnalité. Elle s’entend bien avec les autres chats. Xiayou a besoin d’une famille calme, sans accès à l’extérieur, capable de respecter son rythme et de lui laisser l’espace nécessaire pour évoluer en confiance.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de Saverne
Living with XIAYOU
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing XIAYOU home

What you'll need for XIAYOU 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 XIAYOU

What life with XIAYOU looks like

XIAYOU is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at SPA de Saverne 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 XIAYOU, answered.

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