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Mandoline

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 18 years

Mandoline is a grey tabby who was first abandoned at the shelter in March 2020 with her companion, Marilyne. They were then 12 and 13 years old, following their owner's entry into a nursing home. They were adopted separately in 2020. Four years later, Marilyne returned to the shelter when her new owner also entered a nursing home. The family did not want to care for a 17-year-old cat, despite her being in good health. Marilyne was lucky to cross paths with a lovely lady who took her in as a foster cat for twenty months, where she was pampered and loved. Unfortunately, Marilyne passed away. Mandoline, on the other hand, returned to the shelter after six years, as her owners could no longer care for her due to health problems, among other things. It is a huge blow to this adorable grandmother, full of love and sweetness. Cat Rescue & Adoption in Saint-Étienne. Spay/Neuter - Rescue - Foster Placement. 📍

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Mandoline est une minette tigrée grise qui a été abandonnée une première fois au refuge, en mars 2020, avec sa compagne d’infortune, Marilyne. Elles étaient alors âgées respectivement de 12 et 13 ans, à la suite de l’entrée de leur propriétaire en EHPAD. Elles avaient été adoptées séparément en 2020. Quatre ans plus tard, Marilyne est revenue au refuge lorsque sa nouvelle propriétaire est elle aussi entrée en EHPAD. La famille ne souhaitait pas s’occuper d’une minette de 17 ans, pourtant en pleine forme. Marilyne a eu la chance de croiser la route d’une charmante dame qui l’a accueillie en famille d’accueil pendant vingt mois, où elle a été choyée et aimée. Malheureusement Marilyne est décédée. Mandoline, quant à elle, est revenue au refuge au bout de six ans, ses propriétaires ne pouvant plus s’occuper d’elle en raison de problèmes de santé, entre autres. C’est un énorme coup dur pour cette adorable mamie, pleine d’amour et de douceur. Refuge & Adoptions de chats à Saint-Étienne. Stérilisation – Sauvetage – Placement en famille. 📍

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Age

Senior · 18 years

Location

🇫🇷Saint-Étienne

Shelter

Amis Chats

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About Mandoline

What life with Mandoline looks like

Mandoline is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at Amis Chats in Saint-Étienne.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Saint-Étienne, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mandoline, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mandoline?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Amis Chats handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Mandoline on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Mandoline if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Amis Chats 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Mandoline 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 Mandoline 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 Amis Chats early rather than rehoming privately; they know Mandoline 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.