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Maya

Female · Senior · 9 years

Maya is a pretty cat who is rather reserved at first. It will take her some time to gain confidence and feel fully at ease in her new environment. With a lot of patience, gentleness, and respect for her pace, she will gradually get closer and create a beautiful relationship with her family. Maya can live in an apartment, as long as she is given a calm, secure environment and enough attention. She can also live with a dog, with gradual and respectful introductions so that each can find its bearings. Maya is looking for a caring, patient, and understanding family, ready to give her the time she needs to flourish.

FR·Show original

MAYA Maya est une jolie chatte qui se montre plutôt réservée au premier abord. Il lui faudra un peu de temps pour prendre confiance et se sentir pleinement à l’aise dans son nouvel environnement. Avec beaucoup de patience, de douceur et de respect de son rythme, elle saura progressivement se rapprocher et créer une belle relation avec sa famille. Maya peut tout à fait vivre en appartement, à condition de lui offrir un environnement calme, sécurisant et suffisamment de présence. Elle peut également cohabiter avec un chien, avec des présentations progressives et respectueuses afin que chacun puisse trouver ses repères. Maya recherche avant tout une famille bienveillante, patiente et compréhensive, prête à lui laisser le temps nécessaire pour s’épanouir.

Size

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Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇫🇷Clermont-Ferrand

Shelter

APA63 Clermont-Ferrand

Cared for by APA63 Clermont-Ferrand · Clermont-Ferrand

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Maya home

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About Maya

What life with Maya looks like

Maya is a senior dog waiting at APA63 Clermont-Ferrand in Clermont-Ferrand.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Clermont-Ferrand, France — browse more dogs in France.

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. APA63 Clermont-Ferrand 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 — APA63 Clermont-Ferrand 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 dogs 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 APA63 Clermont-Ferrand 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.