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Mélia

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

The beautiful Mélia, a young cat of about 2 or 3 years old, is up for adoption. A very gentle and affectionate cat who is discovering the joys of life in a home. Still a bit shy with noises or strangers, she is learning little by little. A nice cat who will bring happiness to a family! Currently visible in Fauville en Caux. Adoptable in the 76. Cat friendly: normally yes. Dog friendly: yes with a calm dog and with time (currently living with a Jack Russell). Child friendly: yes. Mélia is identified, spayed, negative for FIV/FELV, and vaccinated. Adoption fee:

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La belle Mélia, jeune minette d’environ 2 ou 3 ans, est à l’adoption. Une minette toute douce et très câline qui découvre les joies de la vie en maison. Encore un peu timide face aux bruits ou personnes inconnus, elle apprend petit à petit. Une gentille minette qui fera le bonheur d’une famille ! Actuellement visible à Fauville en caux. Adoptable dans le 76 Entente chat : normalement oui Entente chien : oui avec chien calme et avec du temps (vit actuellement avec un jack Russell) Entente enfants : oui Mélia est identifiée, stérilisée, testée négative fiv/felv et vaccinée PCL. Frais d’adoption : 160€

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Bolleville
Shelter
La Patte Normande
Living with Mélia
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by La Patte Normande · BollevilleLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Mélia home

What you'll need for Mélia in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Mélia

What life with Mélia looks like

Mélia is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at La Patte Normande in Bolleville.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇫🇷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 Mélia, answered.

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