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A gentle tom cat born in 2019. He has always lived in an apartment with his sister Monetta. They lived with an elderly person who moved to a retirement home. He is looking for a quiet home, without young children, apartment with a protected balcony or a house with a garden for a less lonely life and to be able to live a real cat's life.

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Un gentil matou né en 2019.il a toujours vécu en appartement avec sa soeur Monetta. Ils vivaient avec une personne âgée rentrée en maison de retraite. Il recherche un foyer calme ,sans jeunes enfants appartement avec balcon protégé ou maison avec jardin pour une vie moins solitaire et pouvoir vivre une vraie vie de chat. ADOPTION DOUBLE SOUHAITEE POUR CES 2 MINOUS Monetta a besoin de son frère

Size
Age
Location
🇫🇷Saint-Étienne
Shelter
SPA Saint-Étienne Loire
Living with Marlou
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by SPA Saint-Étienne Loire · Saint-Étienne

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Marlou home

What you'll need for Marlou 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
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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 Marlou

What life with Marlou looks like

Marlou is a adult cat waiting at SPA Saint-Étienne Loire in Saint-Étienne.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Marlou, answered.

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