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malo

Male · Young · 3 years

Malo is an exceptionally gentle FIV+ cat. He arrived with ear cancer and was successfully operated on, giving him his distinctive ear shape today - the signature of a true fighter. Malo is a sweet cat, close to humans, who is now looking for a family for a retirement full of love.

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Le beau Malo est un chat de 3 ans arrivé au refuge récemment. Il aime les caresses mais aime aussi pouvoir profiter de moments calmes. Porteur de l'immunodéficience féline (FIV+), une alimentation de qualité sera conseillée ainsi qu'un environnement calme pour son bien-être. Nous vous invitons à bien vous renseigner sur cette pathologie avant de vous lancer sur son projet d'adoption Nous déconseillerons la présence d'autres animaux au foyer afin que Malo puisse évoluer sereinement à son nouveau domicile. Si vous souhaitez plus d'informations n'hésitez pas à nous contacter par mail à

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷De Marsan
Shelter
SPA Mont-de-Marsan
Living with malo
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Mont-de-Marsan · De Marsan
More cats in De Marsan →More cats in France →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing malo home

What you'll need for malo 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 malo

What life with malo looks like

malo is a medium-sized young adult cat waiting at SPA Mont-de-Marsan in De Marsan.

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.

Note from the shelter: FIV positive, recovered from ear cancer surgery resulting in distinctive ear shape

🇫🇷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.

De Marsan, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting malo, answered.

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