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Adopt Merlin

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 10 years

Merlin is a 10-year-old cat who came to the shelter after being abandoned. Calm, gentle, affectionate and curious, he loves human contact, cuddles and moments of tenderness. He has one white eye due to an autoimmune disease, which does not affect his health or vision. It doesn't bother him at all and even gives him an irresistible pirate charm! Adopting a senior cat like Merlin is choosing a calm, soothing and deeply affectionate companion who will offer you a lot of love every day. Merlin is waiting for a loving family to give him a beautiful second life! He needs to live outdoors and gets along well with female cats.

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Merlin est un chat de 10 ans, arrivé au refuge suite à un abandon. Calme, doux, affectueux et curieux, il adore le contact humain, les câlins et les moments de tendresse. Il a un œil blanc dû à une maladie auto-immune, sans conséquence sur sa santé ni sur sa vision. Cela ne le gêne pas du tout et lui donne même un petit charme de pirate irrésistible ! Adopter un chat senior comme Merlin, c’est choisir un compagnon posé, apaisant et profondément attachant, qui saura vous offrir beaucoup d’amour au quotidien. Merlin attend une famille aimante pour lui offrir une belle seconde vie ! Il devra vivre avec un extérieur et s'entend bien avec les chats femelles.

Size
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Draguignan
Shelter
SPA Draguignan (Flayosc)
Living with Merlin
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Bringing Merlin home

What you'll need for Merlin 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 Merlin

What life with Merlin looks like

Merlin is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at SPA Draguignan (Flayosc) in Draguignan.

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 Merlin, answered.

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