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BALOU

Mixed Breed · Male

Gender: Male Age: Approximately 5 and a half years old His Story: Found wandering His Personality: BALOU is friendly and loves cuddles. He’s a good companion Environment: House or apartment with plenty of space (he seems to have spent some time outdoors). He gets along well with other cats. OK with calm children.

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Sexe : Mâle Age : Environ 5 ans et demi Son Histoire : Trouvé errant Sa personnalité : BALOU est avenant et aime les câlins. C'est une bonne patte Environnement : Maison ou appartement avec de l'espace (il a l'air d'avoir vécu dehors un petit moment). Il tolère les autres chats. Ok enfants calme.

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Location
🇫🇷Salon-de-Provence
Shelter
SPA Salon-de-Provence
Living with BALOU
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Salon-de-Provence · Salon-de-ProvenceLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing BALOU home

What you'll need for BALOU 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 BALOU

What life with BALOU looks like

BALOU is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at SPA Salon-de-Provence in Salon-de-Provence.

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.

Salon-de-Provence, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting BALOU, answered.

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