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Maya

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 8 years

Cette jolie minette âgée de 8 ans est arrivée chez nous car elle n’était pas à l’aise avec l’arrivée d’un enfant dans son foyer. De nature timide, elle peut se montrer affectueuse une fois en confiance. 🩷 Elle aura besoin de douceur et de patience pour s’ouvrir à sa nouvelle famille et trouver ses repères. Elle peut également se montrer indépendante et apprécie que l’on respecte son espace. Elle n’aime notamment pas être portée. 🐱 Ententes : * Enfants : OK s’ils sont grands et respectueux de ses limites. Elle n’apprécie pas d’être embêtée. * Chat : à évaluer. * Chien : à évaluer. 🏡 Le foyer idéal pour elle : Nous recherchons une famille calme et bienveillante, qui saura respecter son caractère et lui laisser le temps de s’adapter à son nouveau foyer, sans lui imposer de contacts. Un accès à l’extérieur sera idéale car elle a connu l'extérieur dans le passé, sinon un appartement avec obligatoirement un balcon ou terrasse protégée par un filet pourrait aussi convenir. Elle attend aujourd’hui une famille prête à lui offrir une seconde chance et à lui montrer que les humains peuvent aussi être une source de sécurité et de tendresse. 💕 📞 Pour tout renseignement complémentaire ou si vous souhaitez lui offrir une seconde chance, merci de nous contacter uniquement par téléphone au 02.

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇨🇭Uvrier
Shelter
SPA Valais
Living with Maya
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Valais · UvrierLearn about European Shorthair →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Maya home

What you'll need for Maya 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
    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 Maya

What life with Maya looks like

Maya is an adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA Valais in Uvrier.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Uvrier, Switzerland — browse more cats in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Maya, answered.

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