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Marie

Female · Adult · 5 years

Marie – 5 years old Marie is a 5-year-old very shy and reserved cat. She needs time and patience to feel safe, but once she gains confidence, she can be gentle and affectionate and enjoys calm and tender moments. Marie gets along well with other cats and can live with calm children who respect her pace and sensitivity. However, she cannot cohabit with dogs. Marie is a carrier of feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). This virus weakens her immune system, which means she must live indoors and receive standard veterinary care. FIV-positive cats can live many years with good quality of life. The virus does not transmit to humans or other animals, only to cats. She is seeking a gentle and patient home where she can flourish at her own pace and reveal all her tenderness.

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Elle a besoin de temps et de patience pour se sentir en sécurité, mais lorsqu’elle prend confiance, elle peut se montrer douce et câline et apprécie les moments de calme et de tendresse. Marie s’entend bien avec les autres chats et pourra vivre avec des enfants calmes qui respecteront son rythme et sa sensibilité. En revanche, elle ne pourra pas cohabiter avec des chiens. Marie est porteuse du sida du chat (FIV). Ce virus affaiblit son système immunitaire, ce qui signifie qu’elle doit vivre en intérieur et bénéficier d’un suivi vétérinaire classique. Les chats FIV peuvent vivre de nombreuses années avec une bonne qualité de vie. Le virus ne se transmet ni aux humains ni aux autres animaux que les chats. Elle recherche un foyer doux et patient où elle pourra s’épanouir à son rythme et révéler toute sa tendresse. ✨

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Compiègne
Shelter
SPA Compiègne
Living with Marie
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Compiègne · Compiègne

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Marie home

What you'll need for Marie 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 Marie

What life with Marie looks like

Marie is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at SPA Compiègne in Compiègne.

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 (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) - requires indoor living and regular veterinary monitoring

🇫🇷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.

Compiègne, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Marie, answered.

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