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MAKALU

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

MAKALU was found in the street and was not retrieved by any potential owner. He is HIV-positive. At first, he is a bit timid but very gentle once he feels comfortable. He will need to live in an apartment with no outdoor access. He can live with other cats also HIV-positive.

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Makalu a été trouvé dans la rue et n'a pas été récupéré par un éventuel propriétaire. Il est positif au sida du chat. C'est un chat craintif au premier abord mais très gentil une fois en confiance. Il devra vivre en appartement sans accès extérieur. Il pourra vivre avec d'autres chats eux aussi positif au sida du chat.

Size
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Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇫🇷Thionville
Shelter
SPA Thionville
Living with MAKALU
  • ✓Good with cats
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing MAKALU home

What you'll need for MAKALU in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Feliway Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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About MAKALU

What life with MAKALU looks like

MAKALU is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at SPA Thionville in Thionville.

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.

Thionville, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting MAKALU, answered.

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