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Louna

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 5 years

Louna arrived at our shelter with her two companions. Three lives turned upside down in an instant. Today, Louna doesn’t understand what’s happening to her. Yesterday, she was living with a human. She had her routines, her habits, a familiar presence. Then, suddenly, everything vanished. Shy, she observes the world around her with anxiety. The shelter is a noisy, strange place that terrifies her. Her gaze tells of loss, confusion, and sorrow. Louna bears the marks of a past that weakened her. Traumatized by this sudden change, she will need time, patience, and infinite gentleness to learn to trust again. Each day, she waits snuggled in her basket. She probably hopes to regain that human warmth she misses so much. What Louna needs today is not pity. It’s a person ready to extend a hand, to respect her pace, and to show her that not all departures are final. Because deep in her sad eyes, there remains a small light. That of a heart that hasn’t given up on loving. Louna is a cat. Who will offer Louna the second chance she waits for in silence?

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LOUNA est arrivée au refuge avec ses deux copains. Trois vies bouleversées d’un seul coup. Aujourd’hui, LOUNA ne comprend pas ce qui lui arrive. Hier encore, elle vivait auprès d’un humain. Elle avait ses repères, ses habitudes, une présence familière. Puis, soudainement, tout a disparu. Timide, elle observe le monde qui l’entoure avec inquiétude. Le refuge est un endroit bruyant, étrange, qui lui fait peur. Son regard raconte la perte, l’incompréhension et le chagrin. LOUNA porte les traces d’un passé qui l’a fragilisée. Traumatisée par ce changement brutal, elle aura besoin de temps, de patience et d’une infinie douceur pour réapprendre à faire confiance. Chaque jour, elle attend blottie dans sa panière. Elle espère sans doute retrouver cette chaleur humaine qu’elle a connue et qui lui manque tant. Ce dont LOUNA a besoin aujourd’hui, ce n’est pas de pitié. C’est d’une personne prête à lui tendre la main, à respecter son rythme, à lui montrer que tous les départs ne sont pas définitifs. Parce qu’au fond de ses yeux tristes, il reste une petite lumière. Celle d’un cœur qui n’a pas renoncé à aimer. LOUNA est ok chats Qui offrira à LOUNA la seconde chance qu’elle attend en silence ? ❤️

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Piégon
Shelter
S.P.A Vauclusienne
Living with Louna
  • Good with cats
Cared for by S.P.A Vauclusienne · PiégonLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Louna home

What you'll need for Louna 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 Louna

What life with Louna looks like

Louna is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at S.P.A Vauclusienne in Piégon.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Louna, answered.

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