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AYKA

Female · Adult · 10 years

AYKA, is a chatty white cat around 10 years old who adores cuddles. She arrived with very damaged ears from her life as a stray, and an amputation was performed. Our little grandma is looking for a quiet home to enjoy her retirement. A cat test is still needed. Come meet our beautiful pearl at our shelter!

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Ayka est une chatte d'environ 10 ans, bavarde, et qui adore les câlins. Arrivée avec des oreilles très abimées par sa vie d'errance, une amputation a été effectuée. Notre petite mamie recherche un foyer tranquille où profiter de sa retraite. Elle pourrait vivre avec un autre chat qui la laisserait tranquille car elle est un peu caractérielle et aime son espace. Venez rencontrer notre jolie perle blanche au refuge !

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Vitre
Shelter
SPA Vitré
Living with AYKA
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Vitré · Vitre
More cats in Vitre →More cats in France →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing AYKA home

What you'll need for AYKA 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
    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 AYKA

What life with AYKA looks like

AYKA is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at SPA Vitré in Vitre.

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: Ear amputation due to damage from street life

🇫🇷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 AYKA, answered.

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