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Yanma

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 6 years

Yanma, a little dragonfly to be gently tamed Yanma is a 6-year-old female cat, sweet, shy and very discreet. Yanma is one of those light presences you sense more than you grasp... a small lady of the air, almost ephemeral, who moves through the world with caution, brushing against things without ever imposing herself. Fearful, she prefers quiet shadow to wide open spaces, and safe distances to approaches that come too quickly. She makes herself small, as if not to disturb the world around her. But behind this fragility lies a sensitive cat, who observes, who understands, and who gradually begins to tolerate human presence when she feels safe. Yanma is not a soul you can catch... she is a trust that must be earned, one that lets itself be approached step by step, like a dragonfly that returns to land once the wind has calmed. She needs a gentle, patient home that respects her pace, where she can finally learn that not everything is frightening... and that she, too, can find her place. I'm waiting for you at the shelter for a meeting full of tenderness. Together, we could make a wonderful team! Breed: European Date of birth: 01/08/2020 Sex: Female Spayed: Yes Identified: Yes Vaccinated: Yes Shelter: Anim'toit

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Yanma, une petite libellule à apprivoiser en douceur Yanma est une minette de 6 ans douce, pudique et très discrète. Yanma est de ces présences légères qu’on devine plus qu’on ne saisit … une petite demoiselle de l’air, presque éphémère , qui traverse le monde avec prudence, en effleurant les choses sans jamais s’y imposer. Craintive, elle préfère l’ombre tranquille aux grands espaces, les distances sûres aux approches trop rapides. Elle se fait petite, comme pour ne pas troubler le monde autour d’elle . Mais derrière cette fragilité se cache une chatte sensible , qui observe, qui comprend, et qui commence doucement à tolérer la présence humaine quand elle se sent en sécurité. Yanma n’est pas une âme que l’on attrape … c’est une confiance qui se mérite, qui se laisse approcher pas à pas, comme une libellule qui reviendrait se poser si le vent devient calme . Elle a besoin d’un foyer doux , patient, respectueux de son rythme, où elle pourra enfin apprendre que tout ne fait pas peur… et qu’elle peut, elle aussi, trouver sa place. Je vous attends au refuge pour une rencontre pleine de tendresse. Ensemble, on pourrait former une belle équipe ! Race : Européen Date de naissance : 01/08/2020 Sexe : Femelle Stérilisé : Oui Identifié : Oui Vacciné : Oui Refuge Anim’toit

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Prinquiau
Shelter
Anim'toit
Living with Yanma
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Anim'toit · PrinquiauLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Yanma home

What you'll need for Yanma in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Yanma

What life with Yanma looks like

Yanma is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at Anim'toit in Prinquiau.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Prinquiau, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Yanma, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Yanma?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Anim'toit handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Yanma on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Yanma if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Anim'toit 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Yanma 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 Yanma 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 Anim'toit early rather than rehoming privately; they know Yanma 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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