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Colombine

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 10 years

Her story: Mamie is an old cat of about ten years, probably a little more. Colombine was found wandering the streets, lost for some time. She is in fairly good health: she was treated for her teeth, which were very worn and decayed, and now she has no more difficulty eating. She clearly belonged to someone, as she is perfectly familiar with cushions, litter trays, brushes... She adores people she knows and cuddle sessions, and gets along well with other cats, though she prefers calm ones. She has no extravagant needs: she sleeps a lot (life on the street seems to have worn her out). A life in an apartment would suit her perfectly. A person with whom to enjoy gentle naps and share plenty of cuddles, that is what she needs. She will be a loyal companion, a discreet presence full of affection. At her age, she benefits from the "Doyens" operation run by 30 Millions d'Amis, which covers 1000 euros in veterinary costs.

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Son histoire Mamie chat d’environ dix ans, sans doute un peu plus, Colombine a été trouvée dans la rue, égarée depuis un certain temps. Elle se porte plutôt bien : elle a été soignée pour ses dents, bien usées et gâtées, et maintenant, elle n’a plus de difficultés pour manger. Elle appartenait d’évidence à quelqu’un car elle est parfaitement familière des coussins, des litières, des brosses… Elle adore les gens qu’elle connaît et les séances de câlins et vit en bonne entente avec ses congénères préférant toutefois les calmes.Elle n’a pas de besoins extravagants : elle dort beaucoup (la vie à la rue semble l’avoir épuisée). Une vie en appartement lui conviendrait tout à fait. Un humain auprès de qui passer de douces siestes et avec qui partager des câlins à profusion, voilà ce qu’il lui faut. Elle sera une compagne fidèle, une discrète présence pleine d’affection. A son âge, elle bénéficie de l’opération Doyens de 30 Millions d’Amis qui prend en charge 1000 euros de frais vétérinaires.

Size
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Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA Grillon
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Colombine home

What you'll need for Colombine in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
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    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 Colombine

What life with Colombine looks like

Colombine is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA Grillon in France.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

France, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Colombine, answered.

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