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Lana

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 1 year

Here is Lana, an adorable young kitten with a gentle and curious gaze. Still young, she discovers the world with a lot of tenderness and a touch of mischief. Affectionate, playful, and social, Lana enjoys both cuddly moments and little play sessions. Very endearing, she seeks a loving family that will offer her security, patience, and plenty of love to help her fully blossom. With her gentle personality and natural charm, Lana will bring joy to a home ready to open its heart to her.

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Voici Lana, une adorable jeune chatte au regard tendre et curieux.Encore jeune, elle découvre le monde avec beaucoup de douceur et une pointe de malice.Affectueuse, joueuse et sociable , Lana aime autant les moments câlins que les petites séances de jeu.Très attachante, elle recherche une famille aimante qui saura lui offrir sécurité, patience et beaucoup d’amour pour la voir s’épanouir pleinement.Avec sa personnalité tendre et son charme naturel, Lana fera le bonheur d’un foyer prêt à lui ouvrir son coeur.

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
ARPA Nice
Cared for by ARPA Nice · FranceLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Lana home

What you'll need for Lana 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 Lana

What life with Lana looks like

Lana is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at ARPA Nice 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. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

France, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lana, answered.

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