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MONA

Saint Bernard · Female · Young · 2 years

Mona is a 10-year-old grandmother, adorable, calm and cuddly with humans! She is okay with respectful children, but her compatibility with dogs and cats needs to be tested. She and her companion, Neutron, are both up for adoption and must be adopted together as a bonded pair. She currently needs daily ear care due to an ear infection. They are both waiting for just one thing: a good retirement home and a loving family!

FR·Show original

Mona est une petite chatte craintive et sensible. Elle a besoin de temps pour apprendre à faire confiance et se sentir en sécurité. Avec de la patience, de la douceur et beaucoup de bienveillance, elle pourra progressivement prendre confiance et s’ouvrir à sa nouvelle famille. Mona aura besoin d’un environnement calme et rassurant, ainsi que d’une personne prête à respecter son rythme. Et si vous étiez la personne qui lui permettrait enfin de découvrir ce qu’est une vie pleine de confiance et d’amour ?

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Vitre
Shelter
SPA Vitré
Living with MONA
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Vitré · VitreLearn about Saint Bernard →
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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing MONA home

What you'll need for MONA 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 MONA

What life with MONA looks like

MONA is a medium-sized young adult saint bernard cat waiting at SPA Vitré in Vitre.

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.

Note from the shelter: Daily ear care required due to ear infection (otitis). Must be adopted together with companion dog Neutron.

🇫🇷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.

Vitre, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting MONA, answered.

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