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Noelia

Female · Adult · 5 years

Noélia is an former wild cat who had to have her tail amputated following an accident. She now appreciates the comfort of a cozy basket but is not yet accustomed to humans and won't hesitate to give a swipe with her paw if someone gets too close. She will have to live in a separate enclosure. Noélia can live with another calm cat but will not share her home with children.

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Noélia est une ancienne chatte sauvage qui a dû être amputée de la queue suite à un accident. Elle apprécie maintenant le confort d'un panier douillet mais n'est pas encore habituée aux humains et n'hésite pas à donner un coup de patte si on s'approche trop. Il lui faudra du temps et de la patience pour s'habituer a sont nouveau lieu de vie. Noelia pourra vivre en appartement ou en maison. Noelia pourra vivre avec un autre chat calme mais ne partagera pas son foyer avec des enfants.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Plaisir
Shelter
SPA Plaisir
Living with Noelia
  • Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Plaisir · Plaisir

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Noelia home

What you'll need for Noelia in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Noelia

What life with Noelia looks like

Noelia is a adult cat waiting at SPA Plaisir in Plaisir.

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.

Plaisir, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Noelia, answered.

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