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Association Vénus

Bordeaux, France · 1 animal available

Animals at this shelter

GULLY

15 years

European Shorthair

🇫🇷Bordeaux, France

1 animal

How to adopt from Association Vénus

  1. 1

    Find a match

    Browse the available animals on this page, save your favourites, and check each animal's profile for personality traits and care needs.

  2. 2

    Get in touch

    Use the contact details above — or click "Get contact info" on an animal's page — to reach out to the shelter. Mention which animal you're interested in.

  3. 3

    Application

    Most shelters ask for a short written application covering your living situation, prior pet experience, and daily routine. This helps them find the best match for your home.

  4. 4

    Meet & greet

    Visit the shelter in person — or arrange a video call for cross-border adoptions — to spend time with your potential new companion.

  5. 5

    Home check

    Some shelters carry out a brief home visit or video walkthrough to make sure your space is a safe fit for the animal.

  6. 6

    Adoption day

    Sign the adoption contract, pay any applicable adoption fee, and head home with your new family member.

Process and fees vary by shelter — contact Association Vénus directly for specifics.

About

About Association Vénus

Association Vénus is a cat shelter based in Bordeaux, France. There is currently 1 cat listed for adoption.

The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are European Shorthair.

Adoption process

Adopting from Bordeaux

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.

When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Association Vénus directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself — we just make it easier for you to find the animal in the first place.

For a full breakdown of cross-border adoption requirements from France, see our France import guide.

At a glance

Breeds currently at Association Vénus

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where is Association Vénus located?

Association Vénus is in Bordeaux, France.

How many animals does Association Vénus have available for adoption?

Association Vénus currently has 1 animal listed on TailHarbor. That includes 1 cat. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.

How do I adopt an animal from Association Vénus?

Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Association Vénus directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Association Vénus handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. 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.

Can I adopt from Association Vénus if I live in another country?

Yes. Cross-border adoption within the EU is straightforward thanks to the EU pet passport system. The animal needs to be at least 15 weeks old, microchipped to ISO 11784/11785, and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Association Vénus typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport — common options include rescue networks (NGO-run road transport), professional pet-transport companies, "flight nannies" (volunteer in-cabin couriers), or self-drive pickups for shelters in neighbouring countries.

Is Association Vénus a verified shelter on TailHarbor?

Association Vénus is listed on TailHarbor based on data scraped from their own website, but TailHarbor has not yet manually verified the shelter's contact details. We recommend confirming details directly with the shelter before travelling for an adoption visit.

What is the adoption fee at Association Vénus?

TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Association Vénus directly. Typical fees in France cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Association Vénus via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.