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ALYA

Female · Young · 1 year

Alya is a sweet and calm little cat, rather shy when she’s not yet familiar with her surroundings. It takes her a bit of time to trust others, but once she feels safe and secure, she reveals all her tenderness. Very affectionate, Alya is a real purring machine who absolutely loves the company of humans. She deeply seeks comfort and emotional security from those she cares about. To show her attachment and feel at ease, she kneads vigorously—a delightful little gesture full of love—but she sometimes forgets that she has claws. Alya will need a patient, calm, and caring home—one that’s ready to give her plenty of time to blossom at her own pace. In return, she’ll offer a relationship brimming with gentleness and tenderness.

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Alya est une petite chatte douce et calme, plutôt timide lorsqu’elle ne connaît pas encore son environnement. Il lui faut un peu de temps pour accorder sa confiance, mais une fois rassurée, elle révèle toute sa tendresse. Très câline, Alya est une véritable boîte à ronrons qui adore la présence des humains. Elle recherche beaucoup le réconfort et la sécurité affective auprès de ceux qu’elle aime. Pour montrer son attachement et se sentir apaisée, elle patoune énormément, un adorable petit geste rempli d’amour mais elle oublie qu’elle a des griffes. Alya aura besoin d’un foyer patient, calme et bienveillant, prêt à lui laisser le temps de s’épanouir à son rythme. En retour, elle offrira une relation pleine de douceur et de tendresse.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Cholet
Shelter
SPA Cholet
Cared for by SPA Cholet · Cholet

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing ALYA home

What you'll need for ALYA in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
    Editor's pick

    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 ALYA

What life with ALYA looks like

ALYA is a 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.

🇫🇷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.

Cholet, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting ALYA, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about ALYA?
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 ALYA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt ALYA 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 ALYA 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 ALYA 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 ALYA 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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