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Marley

European Shorthair · Male · Kitten · 4 months

Marley is an explorer with a strong temperament. Although he is not yet a "clingy cat," he is becoming more comfortable. His days are filled with rituals: a sprint between the living room and the kitchen, small vocalizations, and a nap in the crook of a flower pot. His passion? Knocking clothes off the clothesline! Still a bit shy around people, he is progressing every day and plays willingly with his brothers. He is an independent kitten who integrates gently and brings a touch of joyful life to the home.

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Marley est un explorateur au tempérament affirmé. S'il n'est pas encore "pot de colle", il est de plus en plus à l'aise. Ses journées sont rythmées par des rituels : sprint entre le salon et la cuisine, petites vocalises et sieste au creux d’un pot de fleur. Sa passion ? Faire tomber les vêtements de l’étendoir ! Encore un peu timide au contact, il progresse chaque jour et joue volontiers avec ses frères. C'est un chaton autonome qui s'intègre avec douceur et apporte une touche de vie joyeuse à la maison.

Size
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Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
L
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Marley home

What you'll need for Marley 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 Marley

What life with Marley looks like

Marley is a puppy/kitten european shorthair cat waiting at L in France.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇫🇷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.

France, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Marley, answered.

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