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Male · Adult · 5 years

From the pound, his past is unknown. He is a still fearful cat who will need time, gentleness, and patience to learn to trust. We are looking for him a calm home, with adopters willing to respect his pace and give him the time to adapt. With kindness, he will gradually relax and form a genuine bond. He deserves a second chance with a understanding family.

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Issu de fourrière, son passé est inconnu. C’est un chat encore craintif qui aura besoin de temps, de douceur et de patience pour apprendre à faire confiance. Nous recherchons pour lui un foyer calme, avec des adoptants prêts à respecter son rythme et à lui laisser le temps de s’adapter. Avec de la bienveillance, il pourra peu à peu se détendre et créer un vrai lien. Il mérite une seconde chance auprès d’une famille compréhensive.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Laon
Shelter
SPA Laon
Living with MATTY
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Cared for by SPA Laon · Laon

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing MATTY home

What you'll need for MATTY 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 MATTY

What life with MATTY looks like

MATTY is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at SPA Laon in Laon.

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: Fearful rescue cat requiring patient rehabilitation

🇫🇷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 MATTY, answered.

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