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Adopt Merlin

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 10 years

You want to make the life of one of our residents more bearable? Then take the time to meet our kind Merlin. Our little dog, still shy (a result of his previous life ??), keeps seeking comfort in humans. He is okay with other animals of the same species. For cats, we will avoid their presence. Volunteers are particularly attached to our puppy; a sad look, a body damaged by a life of poverty, a kindness that radiates from his entire being.... He is so, so touching. If our team could have the power to fulfill wishes, it would be that Merlin leaves the shelter for good and lives in a gentle, calm home, curled up on a cushion that would ease his emotional and physical wounds. Let's get back to the essentials: you want to make the life of one of our residents more bearable? Then come meet Merlin ... our tender Merlin.

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Vous souhaitez adoucir la vie d’un de nos pensionnaires ? Alors prenez le temps de rencontrer notre gentil Merlin. Notre loulou, encore timide (résultat de sa vie d’avant ??) n’a de cesse de chercher en l’humain du réconfort. Il est OK tous congénères. Pour les chats, on évitera leur présence. Les bénévoles sont particulièrement attachés à notre toutou ; un regard triste, un corps abîmé par une vie de misère, une douceur qui émane de tout son être…. Il est tellement, tellement touchant. Si notre équipe pouvaient avoir le don de réaliser les vœux, ce serait que Merlin quitte définitivement le refuge pour une vie bienveillante dans un foyer calme, lové sur un coussin qui adoucirait ses blessures d’âme et physiques. Revenons à l’essentiel : vous souhaitez donc adoucir la vie d’un de nos pensionnaires ? Alors venez rencontrer Merlin … notre tendre Merlin.

Size
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Piégon
Shelter
S.P.A Vauclusienne
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Listed 1 week ago

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
    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 Merlin

What life with Merlin looks like

Merlin is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at S.P.A Vauclusienne in Piégon.

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. S.P.A Vauclusienne 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 — S.P.A Vauclusienne 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 S.P.A Vauclusienne 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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