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MARLA

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 19 years

Marla was abandoned at our shelter. This sweet old lady enjoys quiet moments and gentle petting. She is looking for a warm home to live happily. We invite you to read the adoption contract available on our website. For any adoption, the entire household must be present.

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Marla a été abandon chez nous. Cette mamie apprécie les moments de calme et les caresses douces. Elle recherche un foyer chaleureux pour couler des jours heureux. Nous vous invitons à prendre connaissance du certificat d'engagement disponible sur notre site internet. Pour toute adoption l’ensemble du foyer doit être présent.

Size
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Age
Senior · 19 years
Location
🇫🇷Pornic
Shelter
SPA Pornic
Cared for by SPA Pornic · PornicLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing MARLA home

What you'll need for MARLA 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
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    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 MARLA

What life with MARLA looks like

MARLA is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at SPA Pornic in Pornic.

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.

Pornic, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting MARLA, answered.

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