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Dolly

Male · Adult · 10 years

Dolly arrived with us following the passing of his owner. Born in 2015, he is a calm cat seeking the warmth of a new loving home. Dolly is an endearing cat, with his atypical physique, his character that is both reserved with the unknown and affectionate, and even a bit assertive, with those he trusts. He is a FIV carrier and will need to live indoors and be the only cat in the home, unless they are also FIV carriers. Despite this, he would still appreciate a secure balcony to bask in the sun. His ears were clipped due to health issues, which unfortunately persist through his small carcinoma on his muzzle that will require some monitoring.

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Dolly est arrivé chez nous suite au décès de sa propriétaire. Né en 2015, c’est un minou calme qui cherche aujourd’hui la douceur d'un foyer aimant. Dolly est un chat attachant, avec son physique atypique, son caractère à la fois sur la réserve avec l'inconnu et affectueux, et même un peu affirmé, avec les gens de confiance. Porteur du FIV, il devra vivre en intérieur et être le seul chat du foyer, sauf si eux-mêmes sont porteurs du sida. Il apprécierai malgré tout un balcon sécurisé pour se prélasser au soleil. Ses oreilles ont été sectionnés suite à des problèmes de santé, qui malheureusement perdure au travers de son petit carcinome sur le museau qui demandera un peu de surveillance.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Vannes
Shelter
SPA Vannes
Living with Dolly
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Vannes · Vannes

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Dolly home

What you'll need for Dolly in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Dolly

What life with Dolly looks like

Dolly is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at SPA Vannes in Vannes.

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: FIV positive - must live indoors and be the only cat unless other cats are also FIV positive. Has cropped ears from previous health issues but no current problems.

🇫🇷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 Dolly, answered.

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