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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 14 years

JONES is a lovely old cat, almost 14 years old, sociable, affectionate, chatty, and very hungry. He will need a secure outdoor area as he is a big explorer and naps in the garden are absolutely essential to his well-being. He gets along well with other cats and used to live with a dog. He will follow you everywhere you go, he is an old cat in clingy mode who will simply melt your heart!

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Jones est un amour de papy chat de bientôt 14 ans, sociable, câlin, bavard et très gourmand. Il aura besoin d'un extérieur sécurisé car c'est un grand explorateur et les siestes dans le jardin sont absolument essentielles à son équilibre. Il s'entend bien avec les autres chats et avait l'habitude de vivre avec un chien. Il vous suivra partout où vous irez, c'est un papy chat en mode pot de colle qui vous fera tout simplement fondre !

Size
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
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Shelter
SPA Château-d'Olonne
Living with JONES
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Bringing JONES home

What you'll need for JONES in week one.

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  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
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    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 JONES

What life with JONES looks like

JONES is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at SPA Château-d'Olonne.

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

🇫🇷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 JONES, answered.

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