Not confirmed since October 26, 2026

GARY

Male · Adult · 6 years

Descriptif :Il vivait avec une vingtaine d’autres chats dans un appartement insalubre, chez une personne atteinte du “syndrome de Noé”. Il a besoin de calme et d’adoptants patients et “à l’écoute”. Il est timide mais se laisse caresser gentiment. Un environnement feutré et de petits rituels rassurants le mettront en confiance.

Size

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Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇫🇷France

Shelter

SPA de Lyon et du Sud-Est

Living with GARY

✓Good with cats

Cared for by SPA de Lyon et du Sud-Est · France

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Listed 3 days ago

Bringing GARY home

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About GARY

What life with GARY looks like

GARY is an adult cat waiting at SPA de Lyon et du Sud-Est in France.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting GARY, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about GARY?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA de Lyon et du Sud-Est handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw GARY on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt GARY if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA de Lyon et du Sud-Est 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is GARY 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 GARY 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 Lyon et du Sud-Est early rather than rehoming privately; they know GARY 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.