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Adopt ALPHONSE

Male · Senior · 12 years

Papi ALPHONSE arrived at our shelter from the pound. Yet another victim of abandonment or neglect, as our little one was found outside and unidentified, making it impossible for the pound to contact his previous family... He had already been sterilized, and given his age, a family should have taken care of him... He carries FIV and gingivitis, so he can only share his home with other animals of the same species with the same condition. Additionally, his few renal issues will require a suitable diet. ALPHONSE is a very affectionate little one, and we have promised that a kind-hearted family will meet him soon! Could it be you?

Read original (fr)

Papi ALPHONSE nous est arrivé au refuge en provenance de la fourrière. Encore une victime de l'abandon ou de la négligence, car notre loulou a été trouvé dehors et non identifié, donc impossible pour la fourrière de prendre contact avec son ancienne famille... Il était pourtant déjà stérilisé, et vu son âge, une famille devait s'occuper de lui... Porteur du FIV et de gingivite, il ne pourra partager son foyer qu'avec des congénères ayant la même pathologie. De plus ses quelques problèmes rénaux demanderont une alimentation adaptée. ALPHONSE est un loulou très affectueux et lui avons promis qu'une famille au grand cœur viendrait prochainement le rencontrer ! C'est peut-être vous, non ?

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
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Shelter
SPA Le Mans (Yvré-L'Évêque)
Living with ALPHONSE
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Le Mans (Yvré-L'Évêque)
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing ALPHONSE home

What you'll need for ALPHONSE in week one.

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  1. 01
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    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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    €10–18
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About ALPHONSE

What life with ALPHONSE looks like

ALPHONSE is a medium-sized senior cat waiting at SPA Le Mans (Yvré-L'Évêque).

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

Note from the shelter: FIV positive with gingivitis and kidney issues requiring special diet. Can only live with other FIV positive cats.

🇫🇷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 ALPHONSE, answered.

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