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Adopt ELYA

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 1 year

Female spayed European Born on 04/01/2025 Identified by microchip FIV/FELV negative ELYA arrived at our shelter on 03/24/2026. Feel free to come meet her at the shelter from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Saturday, no appointment needed!

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Femelle Stérilisée Européen Née le 01.04.2025 Identifiée par puce Tests Fiv /Felv négatif Elya est arrivée au refuge le 24.03.2026. N’hésitez pas à venir la rencontrer au refuge de 14h00 à 17h30, du lundi au samedi sans rendez-vous ! 🤗 –

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Verson
Shelter
SPA de Basse-Normandie
Living with ELYA
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing ELYA home

What you'll need for ELYA in week one.

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  1. 01
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    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
  3. 03
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    Covered Litter Box

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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

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About ELYA

What life with ELYA looks like

ELYA is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA de Basse-Normandie in Verson.

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.

Verson, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting ELYA, answered.

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