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Elphy

Mixed Breed Β· Female Β· Senior Β· 14 years

Additional information: Elphy has just been abandoned at 14 years old. She has never known other cats or anyone other than her owner.

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Infos en plus: Elphy vient d'Γͺtre abandonnΓ©e Γ  14ans.. Elle n'a jamais connu d'autres chats ni personne d'autre que sa propriΓ©taire. Nous recherchons pour elle une famille ou elle pourra s'Γ©panouir seule

Size
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Age
Senior Β· 14 years
Location
πŸ‡«πŸ‡·France
Shelter
ARPA Nice
Living with Elphy
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Elphy home

What you'll need for Elphy in week one.

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About Elphy

What life with Elphy looks like

Elphy is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at ARPA Nice in France.

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 β€” keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

πŸ‡«πŸ‡·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 Elphy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Elphy?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. ARPA Nice handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Elphy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Elphy if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” ARPA Nice 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 Elphy 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Elphy isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with ARPA Nice early rather than rehoming privately; they know Elphy 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 β€” 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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