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EMILE

Male · Young · 3 years

Since my arrival at our area, I have made enormous progress. Over time, I have learned to trust the humans who take the time to understand me. I remain a sensitive and reserved cat, but I am not the same as when I arrived. Today, I seek a family that will continue this beautiful work with me. I still need time to feel completely at ease, but each day shows that I am capable of evolving. I dream of a calm home where I can finally settle and enjoy a peaceful life. I appreciate people who will allow me to come to them without rushing me and who will be happy to share with me the small daily advancements. I am FIV positive. This does not prevent me from living a beautiful life, but to preserve my health and that of other cats, I must live exclusively indoors. Behind my shyness lies a cat eager to continue progressing with its future family.

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Depuis mon arrivée au refuge, j'ai fait d'énormes progrès. Au fil du temps, j'ai appris à accorder ma confiance aux humains qui prennent le temps de me comprendre. Je reste un chat sensible et réservé, mais je ne suis plus le même qu'à mon arrivée. Aujourd'hui, je recherche une famille qui saura poursuivre ce beau travail avec moi. J'ai encore besoin de temps pour me sentir totalement en confiance, mais chaque jour montre que je suis capable d'évoluer. Je rêve d'un foyer calme où je pourrai enfin me poser et profiter d'une vie sereine. J'apprécierai des personnes qui sauront me laisser venir à elles sans me brusquer et qui seront heureuses de partager avec moi les petites avancées du quotidien. Je suis porteur du FIV. Cela ne m'empêche pas de vivre une belle vie, mais pour préserver ma santé et celle des autres chats, je devrai vivre exclusivement en intérieur. Derrière ma timidité se cache un chat qui ne demande qu'à continuer à progresser auprès de sa future famille.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Roche Sur Yon
Shelter
SPA La Roche-sur-Yon
Living with EMILE
  • Good with cats
Cared for by SPA La Roche-sur-Yon · Roche Sur Yon

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing EMILE home

What you'll need for EMILE 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 EMILE

What life with EMILE looks like

EMILE is a young adult cat waiting at SPA La Roche-sur-Yon in Roche Sur Yon.

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.

Roche Sur Yon, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting EMILE, answered.

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