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MARLEY

European Shorthair · Unknown · Adult · 9 years

MARLEY was abandoned at the age of 7 days in front of a veterinarian's door. Fortunately, we picked him up and he was adopted by a mother. MARLEY is a very gentle kitten. He is affectionate and purrs. He loves to play and is litter trained. Okay for dogs. Update as of 16/02/2021: MARLEY was adopted after the first lockdown but returned to the association because the cohabitation with the family's cat did not work out. The change of environment stressed him a lot. Therefore, he will need some patience at first to feel comfortable in his new environment. Update as of 21/05/2021: MARLEY is still marked by his pre-adoption departure. He needs secure outdoor access and children will not suit him. Adopters must be aware that patience will be needed and he will probably not become very affectionate again. Currently in foster care with Lætitia.

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Marley a été abandonné à l’âge de 7 jours devant la porte d’un vétérinaire. Heureusement nous l’avons récupéré et il a été adopté par une maman. Marley est un petit chat très tendre. Il est câlin et ronronne. Il adore jouer et est propre. Ok chiens. Actualisation au 16/02/2021 : Marley était parti à l’adoption après le 1er confinement mais il est revenu à l’association car la cohabitation avec le chat de la famille ne se faisait pas. Le changement d’environnement l’a beaucoup stressé. Il lui faudra donc un peu de patience dans un premier temps pour qu’il soit à l’aise dans son nouvel environnement. Actualisation au 21/05/2021 : Marley reste marqué par son départ en pré-adoption. Il a besoin d’un accès extérieur sécurisé et les enfants ne lui conviendront pas. Les adoptants doivent être conscients qu’il faudra de la patience et qu’il ne redeviendra probablement pas très câlin. En accueil chez Lætitia.

Size
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Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇫🇷Viry-Châtillon
Shelter
Refuge Rêves de chiens
Living with MARLEY
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Refuge Rêves de chiens · Viry-ChâtillonLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing MARLEY home

What you'll need for MARLEY 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 MARLEY

What life with MARLEY looks like

MARLEY is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at Refuge Rêves de chiens in Viry-Châtillon.

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.

🇫🇷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.

Viry-Châtillon, 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. Refuge Rêves de chiens 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 — Refuge Rêves de chiens 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 Refuge Rêves de chiens 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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