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Joya

Female · Senior · 12 years

Joya arrived at the shelter after her owner passed away. They lived together for 12 years. She is fearful and timid, not understanding what's happening to her. At present, she stays hidden and has trouble eating. Disoriented, she hasn't yet opened up to the caregivers and remains discreet. We are looking for a new family as soon as possible who will be able to calm her down and give her the time needed to regain confidence. A home filled with love and patience will be essential for her well-being.

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Joya est arrivée au refuge suite au décès de sa propriétaire. Elles ont vécu ensemble pendant 12 ans. Peureuse et craintive, elle ne comprend pas ce qui lui arrive. Pour l’instant, elle reste cachée et a du mal à manger. Désorientée, elle ne s’est pas encore ouverte aux soigneuses et demeure discrète. Nous lui recherchons au plus vite une nouvelle famille qui saura l’apaiser et lui laisser le temps nécessaire pour reprendre confiance. Un foyer rempli d’amour et de patience sera essentiel à son épanouissement.

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇫🇷Grenoble
Shelter
SPA du Dauphine
Cared for by SPA du Dauphine · Grenoble

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Bringing Joya home

What you'll need for Joya in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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    €30–60

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About Joya

What life with Joya looks like

Joya is a senior cat waiting at SPA du Dauphine in Grenoble.

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.

Grenoble, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Joya, answered.

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