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Adopt Clay

Male · Adult · 9 years

Clay arrived with his buddy Louis via abandonment. He's a gentle, somewhat shy cat around humans and will need a patient and gentle family to build trust. He's very social with other cats. An ideal scenario would be a dual adoption with his faithful friend, the handsome Louis. The two are very playful! We'll need to avoid placing him with young children. Future veterinary fees will be necessary, as Clay has mild renal insufficiency and pancreatitis.

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Clay est arrivé chez nous par abandon avec son copain Louis. C'est un gentil chat un peu timide avec l'être humain, il lui faudra une famille douce et patiente afin d'être en confiance. C'est un chat très sociable avec ses congénères. L'idéal serait une double adoption avec son fidèle ami, le beau Louis. Les 2 sont très joueurs ! Nous éviterons de le placer avec de jeunes enfants. Des frais vétérinaire seront à prévoir dans le futur, Clay présentant une petite insuffisance rénale et pancréatite.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Vichy
Shelter
SPA Vichy (Brugheas)
Living with Clay
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Vichy (Brugheas) · Vichy

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Clay home

What you'll need for Clay 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
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    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 Clay

What life with Clay looks like

Clay is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at SPA Vichy (Brugheas) in Vichy.

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: Kidney insufficiency and pancreatitis requiring future veterinary care

🇫🇷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.

Vichy, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Clay, answered.

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