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ELLIE

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 10 years

Ten-year-old Ellie came from a place where many cats lived, which explains her currently very fearful and reserved nature. She’ll need time, patience, and lots of gentleness to learn to trust and find her bearings in a new environment. Ellie is moving at her own pace, and it will be important to respect her needs without rushing her. Having a sociable and well-balanced cat in the home could be a real asset, helping to reassure her and enabling her to adjust more easily.

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Âgée de 10 ans, Ellie est arrivée d’un lieu où vivaient de nombreux chats, ce qui explique aujourd’hui son côté très peureux et réservé. Elle aura besoin de temps, de patience et de beaucoup de douceur pour apprendre à faire confiance et trouver ses repères dans un nouvel environnement. Ellie avance à son rythme, et il sera important de respecter ses besoins sans la brusquer. La présence d’un chat sociable et équilibré dans le foyer pourrait être un vrai plus, afin de la rassurer et de l’aider à s’adapter plus facilement.

Size
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Cholet
Shelter
SPA Cholet
Cared for by SPA Cholet · CholetLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing ELLIE home

What you'll need for ELLIE 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 ELLIE

What life with ELLIE looks like

ELLIE is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at SPA Cholet in Cholet.

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.

Cholet, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting ELLIE, answered.

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