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ARLETTE

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 12 years

Hello, I'm Arlette! I am quite gentle and calm, really cool, I love interaction and of course lots of cuddles (and food). Arlette has calcivirus, it is contagious to other cats. An annual check-up with the vet will be essential. Come meet me!

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Bonjour, moi c'est Arlette ! Je suis plutôt douce et calme, vraiment cool, j'aime le contact et bien sûr aussi beaucoup les câlins (et la pâtée). Arlette est atteinte du calcivirus, il est contagieux pour les autres chats. Un suivi annuel chez le vétérinaire sera indispensable. Venez me rencontrer !

Size

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Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇫🇷Nantes

Shelter

Bouguenais)

Living with ARLETTE

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Listed 3 months ago

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About ARLETTE

What life with ARLETTE looks like

ARLETTE is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at Bouguenais) in Nantes.

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.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting ARLETTE, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about ARLETTE?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Bouguenais) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw ARLETTE on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt ARLETTE if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Bouguenais) 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is ARLETTE 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 ARLETTE 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 Bouguenais) early rather than rehoming privately; they know ARLETTE 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.