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Maëlla

Mixed Breed · Female

Maella Pétillante, dynamic and always ready to play, Maella is looking for her forever family. She is a social girl who loves contact and welcomes petting, even though she prefers to keep her independence and doesn't like being held for long periods. For her well-being, we are looking for a calm home without young children, with adopters who respect her needs. Currently in a foster home near Cholet.

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Maella Pétillante, dynamique et toujours prête à jouer, Maella cherche sa famille pour la vie. C’est une minette sociable qui aime le contact et accueille volontiers les caresses, même si elle préfère garder son indépendance et n’apprécie pas rester longtemps dans les bras. Pour son équilibre, nous lui cherchons un foyer calme, sans enfants en bas âge, avec des adoptants respectueux de ses besoins. Actuellement en famille relais près de Cholet.

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Age
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Location
🇫🇷Cholet
Shelter
SPA Cholet
Living with Maëlla
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Cholet · CholetLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Maëlla home

What you'll need for Maëlla in week one.

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  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 Maëlla

What life with Maëlla looks like

Maëlla is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at SPA Cholet in Cholet.

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.

Cholet, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Maëlla, answered.

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