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LAUREL

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

LAUREL is a beautiful 11-year-old black cat, gentle and discreet, who deserves a second chance. Despite having heart disease, he maintains an extremely kind and peaceful temperament. At first glance, LAUREL is shy, but with a little patience and tenderness, he reveals his sweetness. He loves calmness, security, and the reassuring presence of kind humans. LAUREL especially needs a serene home where he can live surrounded by love and tranquility.

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Laurel est un magnifique chat noir de 11 ans, doux et discret, qui mérite une seconde chance. Malgré une maladie cardiaque, il garde un caractère extrêmement gentil et paisible. C’est un chat timide au premier abord, mais avec un peu de patience et de tendresse, Laurel révèle toute sa douceur. Il aime le calme, la sécurité et la présence rassurante d’humains bienveillants. Laurel a surtout besoin d’un foyer serein où il pourra vivre entouré d’amour et de tranquillité.

Size
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Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇫🇷Vichy
Shelter
SPA Vichy (Brugheas)
Cared for by SPA Vichy (Brugheas) · VichyLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing LAUREL home

What you'll need for LAUREL 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 LAUREL

What life with LAUREL looks like

LAUREL is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at SPA Vichy (Brugheas) in Vichy.

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.

Vichy, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting LAUREL, answered.

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