Adopting a cat in Paris

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SmVe New member

Member since 24 January 2021

SmVeNew member17 February 2021 12:31:42

Hi fellow expats!

I was hoping to adopt a kitten or cat.

1. Can anyone recommend a pet shelter in Paris that could help? I wanted to specifically look for ones where they can speak English.
2. Would you know the process here in Paris? I am assuming lots of paperwork as goes with everything else here.
3. A bit of a background, I have never had a pet before. Would that be a challenge in getting along with the cat?
4. Additional question for cat parents in the group - do you think its better for a first time cat parent to adopt a kitten or a cat?

Jeidyng Member

Member since 03 January 2021

JeidyngMember17 February 2021 13:00:08

Hi thanks for your question, i鈥檓 actually looking to do the same thing but similarly I鈥檓 not too sure of the process yet. If you are interested, we can shortlist some places to go and view the cats at the adoption center together!

ladivo779 Guest

ladivo779Guest17 February 2021 23:25:41

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My adult daughter has a couple of cats and she lives in Paris. I've asked her about cat shelters and will let you know what she says.

SmVe New member

Member since 24 January 2021

SmVeNew member18 February 2021 16:01:23

@Shill88: Thank you so much! Will be so helpful

SmVe New member

Member since 24 January 2021

SmVeNew member18 February 2021 16:02:08

Sure thing! Do you speak French btw?

Jeidyng wrote:
Hi thanks for your question, i鈥檓 actually looking to do the same thing but similarly I鈥檓 not too sure of the process yet. If you are interested, we can shortlist some places to go and view the cats at the adoption center together!

Jeidyng Member

Member since 03 January 2021

JeidyngMember18 February 2021 17:36:38

Only a little bit! Basic level as I鈥檝e just arrived in france as well haha

ladivo779 Guest

ladivo779Guest20 February 2021 12:03:13

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Hello again!

My daughter contacted a few cat shelters but found that they are rude and unfriendly. They also require documentation in order to adopt as well as information concerning your salary, living conditions etc. My suggestion is to just look on Leboncoin or google them and contact them directly.

ladivo779 Guest

ladivo779Guest20 February 2021 12:12:43

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You can look at Orfelins:

My daughter just called Orfelins and they ask that you look on their website and see if you are interested or send them an email. They said to mention that you need someone English speaking and they will try to arrange it.

You can also contact the SPA as they are the largest shelter in France. They euthanize non-adopted animals there, so you might get more lucky and they might be less fussy about documentation etc.

ladivo779 Guest

ladivo779Guest20 February 2021 21:16:34

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Try also the SPA:

SmVe New member

Member since 24 January 2021

SmVeNew member21 February 2021 16:37:36

#10

Thank you so much. This is super helpful and I appreciate the extra effort you took for me!! Will check both Orfelins and SPA. 馃槉

Shill88 wrote:
You can look at Orfelins:

My daughter just called Orfelins and they ask that you look on their website and see if you are interested or send them an email. They said to mention that you need someone English speaking and they will try to arrange it.

You can also contact the SPA as they are the largest shelter in France. They euthanize non-adopted animals there, so you might get more lucky and they might be less fussy about documentation etc.

paisit2001 Member

Member since 08 May 2022

paisit2001Member08 May 2022 17:37:04

#11

@Jeidyng hi, have u adopted one ?

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