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DEMBELE

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 11 years

DEMBELE is a cat who was found on the street and was not reclaimed by a potential owner. He is a shy cat who will need a gentle and patient family. He can live in an apartment but ideally in a house with a garden.

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Dembele est un chat qui a été trouvé dans la rue et qui n'a pas été récupéré par un éventuel propriétaire. C'est un chat craintif qui aura besoin d'une famille douce et patiente. Il pourra vivre en appartement mais idéalement en maison avec jardin.

Size
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Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇫🇷Thionville
Shelter
SPA Thionville
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Bringing DEMBELE home

What you'll need for DEMBELE in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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    €25–40
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    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
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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

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About DEMBELE

What life with DEMBELE looks like

DEMBELE is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at SPA Thionville in Thionville.

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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Thionville, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting DEMBELE, answered.

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