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Emy

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 7 years

Bonjour, You won't find me very welcoming during our first meeting. I might even spit... but do you know my past? Would you be different if you were in my place? I had a mistress, a home, and all of that was taken from me overnight; my mistress having embarked on her final journey of life. I wished so much that she would never leave and continue to live in peace beside her. Now, my existence is reduced to a fence, living in community with other animals of the same species that I don't know and who sometimes can be harsh on me. I am now afraid of no longer being part of a family... I am afraid of everything... I am afraid of you... I protect myself by being aggressive... I know that this is not the right solution to win you over, but can you control your fear? Adopting me won't be easy... but adopting me is saving me.

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« Bonjour, Vous n’allez pas me trouver très accueillante lors de notre première rencontre. Je cracherai même … mais connaissez-vous mon passé ? Seriez-vous différent(e) si vous étiez à ma place ? J’ai eu une maîtresse, une maison et de tout cela, on m’en a privé du jour au lendemain ; ma maîtresse ayant emprunté son dernier chemin de vie. J’aurais tant voulu ne jamais la voir partir et continuer à vivre en paix à ses côtés. A présent, mon existence se résume à un grillage, à vivre en communauté avec des congénères que je ne connais pas et qui parfois peuvent être durs avec moi. J’ai peur à présent de ne plus faire partie d’une famille … j’ai peur de tout … j’ai peur de vous … je me protège en me montrant agressive... Je sais que ce n’est pas la bonne solution pour vous séduire mais savez-vous contrôler la peur vous ? M’adopter ne sera pas une chose facile … mais m’adopter c’est me sauver. »

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Piégon
Shelter
S.P.A Vauclusienne
Cared for by S.P.A Vauclusienne · PiégonLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Emy home

What you'll need for Emy 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 Emy

What life with Emy looks like

Emy is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at S.P.A Vauclusienne in Piégon.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Emy, answered.

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