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Laya

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Laya Female black and white Born 27/07/23 Arrived at shelter 24/06/26 Lifestyle: OK Apartment Child compatibility: Unknown Dog compatibility: Unknown Cat compatibility: Unknown Laya is currently suffering from hypertensive uveitis and therefore needs to have her eye pressure checked again as well as a blood test on July 10, after which we will be fixed on her state of health. She can however be met in full knowledge of the facts. Laya is a small female cat who may appear very shy at first, but accepts caresses very quickly once she gains confidence, and then reveals her very affectionate side! Born 27/07/23 Arrived at shelter 24/06/26 Lifestyle: OK Apartment Child compatibility: Unknown Dog compatibility: Unknown Cat compatibility: Unknown Laya is currently suffering from hypertensive uveitis and therefore needs to have her eye pressure checked again as well as a blood test on July 10, after which we will be fixed on her state of health. She can however be met in full knowledge of the facts. Laya is a small female cat who may appear very shy at first, but accepts caresses very quickly once she gains confidence, and then reveals her very affectionate side! Born 27/07/23 Arrived at shelter 24/06/26 Lifestyle: OK Apartment Child compatibility: Unknown Dog compatibility: Unknown Cat compatibility: Unknown Laya is currently suffering from hypertensive uveitis and therefore needs to have her eye pressure checked again as well as a blood test on July 10, after which we will be fixed on her state of health. She can however be met in full knowledge of the facts.

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Laya Femelle noire et blanche Née le 27/07/23Arrivée au refuge le 24/06/26Mode de vie : OK AppartementEntente enfants : InconnueEntente chiens : InconnueEntente chats : Inconnue Laya souffre actuellement d’une uvéite hypertensive et doit donc refaire un contrôle de sa tension oculaire ainsi qu’une prise de sang le 10/07, à partir desquels nous serons fixés sur son état de santé. Elle peut toutefois être rencontrée en connaissance de cause. Laya est une petite minette qui peut se montrer très timide de prime abord, mais accepte très rapidement les caresses dès qu’elle se met en confiance, et dévoile alors son côté très câline! Née le 27/07/23Arrivée au refuge le 24/06/26Mode de vie : OK AppartementEntente enfants : InconnueEntente chiens : InconnueEntente chats : Inconnue Laya souffre actuellement d’une uvéite hypertensive et doit donc refaire un contrôle de sa tension oculaire ainsi qu’une prise de sang le 10/07, à partir desquels nous serons fixés sur son état de santé. Elle peut toutefois être rencontrée en connaissance de cause. Laya est une petite minette qui peut se montrer très timide de prime abord, mais accepte très rapidement les caresses dès qu’elle se met en confiance, et dévoile alors son côté très câline! Née le 27/07/23Arrivée au refuge le 24/06/26Mode de vie : OK AppartementEntente enfants : InconnueEntente chiens : InconnueEntente chats : Inconnue Laya souffre actuellement d’une uvéite hypertensive et doit donc refaire un contrôle de sa tension oculaire ainsi qu’une prise de sang le 10/07, à partir desquels nous serons fixés sur son état de santé. Elle peut toutefois être rencontrée en connaissance de cause. Laya est une petite minette qui peut se montrer très timide de prime abord, mais accepte très rapidement les caresses dès qu’elle se met en confiance, et dévoile alors son côté très câline!

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Amance
Shelter
SPA Lorraine Amance
Living with Laya
  • Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Lorraine Amance · AmanceLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Laya home

What you'll need for Laya 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
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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 Laya

What life with Laya looks like

Laya is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at SPA Lorraine Amance in Amance.

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.

Amance, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Laya, answered.

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