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Female · Young · 3 years

ALBA is a lovely female cat, about 3 years old, who was found in the street after being abandoned by her owners. She is very sociable, seeks human contact, and is quite talkative. She is adorable and greatly enjoys being petted, being very demanding of attention. ALBA is positive for FeLV (feline leukemia virus). - This is a virus that weakens the immune system. - For her well-being and to maintain her health, ALBA needs a stable and secure environment with regular veterinary follow-up. - To avoid infecting other cats, ALBA must live indoors (unless there is a protected outdoor space), - ALBA can live with other cats that are also positive for FeLV. Despite this particularity, ALBA is a full-of-life and energetic cat, eagerly awaiting a new home to bring joy to her human family.

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Alba est une jolie minette, de 3 ans environ, qui a été récupérée dans la rue après avoir été abandonnée par ses propriétaires. Elle est très sociable, recherche le contact avec les humains et est plutôt "bavarde". Elle est adorable, elle apprécie énormément les caresses et en est très demandeuse. Alba est positive au FeLV (leucose féline). - C'est un virus qui fragilise le système immunitaire. - Pour son bien-être et le maintien de sa santé, il faut à Alba un cadre stable et sécurisé, avec un suivi vétérinaire régulier. - Afin de ne pas contaminer d'autres chats, Alba doit vivre en intérieur (sauf si présence d'un extérieur protégé), - Alba peut vivre avec d’autres chats eux aussi positifs au FeLV. Malgré cette particularité, Alba est une chatte pleine de vie et énergique, qui attend avec impatience de retrouver un foyer pour faire le bonheur de ses humains.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Cholet
Shelter
SPA Cholet
Living with ALBA
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Cholet · Cholet

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing ALBA home

What you'll need for ALBA 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 ALBA

What life with ALBA looks like

ALBA is a medium-sized young adult cat waiting at SPA Cholet in Cholet.

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.

Note from the shelter: Needs to be adopted together with her son Livio

🇫🇷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 ALBA, answered.

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