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OLYA

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Olya was trapped in Gougenheim. Olya is one of those discreet cats, almost invisible at first, who wait for THE trigger. Initially fearful, she needs time to analyze her environment and understand that no harm will come to her. Don't be fooled by her initial reserve! Olya is a false shy. As soon as you take the first step and approach her gently, she willingly accepts cuddles. Once your hand is on her fur, she lets herself go to tenderness and savors every caress like a victory. We are looking for a kind and patient home for Olya. The socialization work must be continued daily: ritualize the moments of contact, leave her space and decode her small progress. If you have the key to open her heart, Olya will become an extraordinary life companion. Access to the outside will also be necessary for her balance, once she is completely at ease and confident in her new home.

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Olya a été trappée à Gougenheim. Olya fait partie de ces chats discrets, presque invisibles au début, qui attendent LE déclic. Craintive de prime abord, elle a besoin de temps pour analyser son environnement et comprendre qu'on ne lui veut aucun mal. Ne vous fiez pas à sa réserve initiale ! Olya est une fausse timide. Dès que l'on fait le premier pas et qu'on l'approche en douceur, elle accepte volontiers les câlins. Une fois la main posée sur sa fourrure, elle se laisse aller à la tendresse et savoure chaque caresse comme une victoire. Nous recherchons pour Olya un foyer bienveillant et patient. Le travail de socialisation devra être poursuivi au quotidien : ritualiser les moments de contact, lui laisser son espace et décoder ses petits progrès. Si vous avez la clé pour ouvrir son cœur, Olya deviendra une compagne de vie extraordinaire. Un accès à l'extérieur sera également nécessaire pour son équilibre, une fois qu'elle sera totalement à l'aise et en confiance dans son nouveau foyer.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
SPA de Saverne
Cared for by SPA de Saverne · FranceLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing OLYA home

What you'll need for OLYA 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 OLYA

What life with OLYA looks like

OLYA is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at SPA de Saverne in France.

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 OLYA, answered.

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