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Adopt MIKE

Male · Senior · 13 years

MIKE is a gentle, shy kitten with touching and endearing eyes. He has recently arrived at the shelter and needs to find a loving family. MIKE is HIV positive, so it is best if he remains indoors.

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Mike est un gentil matou timide au regard touchant et attendrissant. Il est depuis peu au refuge et a besoin de vitre trouver une famille aimante. Mike est positif Sida, il est donc préférable qu'il reste en intérieur.

Size
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Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇫🇷Vichy
Shelter
SPA Vichy (Brugheas)
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing MIKE home

What you'll need for MIKE in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About MIKE

What life with MIKE looks like

MIKE is a senior cat waiting at SPA Vichy (Brugheas) in Vichy.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇫🇷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.

Vichy, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting MIKE, answered.

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