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Female · Adult · 7 years

🐾 Her little summary Mineta, 7 years old, is a nice, gentle and affectionate cat. She lived in an apartment with her brother Marlou, but was abandoned after her owner entered a nursing home 💔 💬 What you need to know about her Mineta is a calm cat who enjoys peace and moments of tenderness. She is looking for a peaceful environment where she can receive all the attention she needs. 🏡 Her ideal home Mineta will need a quiet home, without young children, with a secure large balcony or a garden to enjoy the sun safely. She will be happy in a kind and caring family, ready to give her lots of cuddles. ❤️ Remember Mineta is a gentle, calm and affectionate cat. Used to living in an apartment, she enjoys comfort and serenity. She needs a peaceful environment and a lot of love to thrive fully.

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🐾 Son petit résumé Mineta, 7 ans, est une gentille minette douce et affectueuse. Elle vivait en appartement avec son frère Marlou, mais a été abandonnée suite à l’entrée de sa maîtresse en EHPAD 💔 💬 Ce qu’il faut savoir sur elle Mineta est une chatte calme, qui apprécie la tranquillité et les moments de tendresse. Elle recherche un environnement apaisant où elle pourra recevoir toute l’attention dont elle a besoin. 🏡 Son foyer idéal Mineta aura besoin d’un foyer calme, sans jeunes enfants, avec un grand balcon sécurisé ou un jardin pour profiter du soleil en toute sécurité. Elle sera heureuse dans une famille douce et attentionnée, prête à lui offrir beaucoup de câlins. ❤️ À retenir Mineta est une minette douce, calme et affectueuse. Habituée à la vie en appartement, elle apprécie le confort et la sérénité. Elle a besoin d’un environnement paisible et de beaucoup d’amour pour s’épanouir pleinement. 🐾 Adoption double souhaitée avec son frère Marlou qui la rassure

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Saint-Étienne
Shelter
SPA Saint-Étienne Loire
Living with Mineta
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by SPA Saint-Étienne Loire · Saint-Étienne

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Mineta home

What you'll need for Mineta 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 Mineta

What life with Mineta looks like

Mineta is a adult cat waiting at SPA Saint-Étienne Loire in Saint-Étienne.

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 Mineta, answered.

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