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Onix

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Onix is a sweet cat who came to us from abandonment. Very affectionate, our little boy is in need of attention and is looking for a family who can take the time to care for him. While he gets along with other cats in the cattery, Onix unfortunately showed himself to be much less tolerant with the house cat during an adoption (hence his return to the shelter): It is therefore preferable for him to be the only animal in the household.

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Onix est un adorable chat qui nous vient d'abandon. Très affectueux, notre loulou est en demande d'attention et recherche une famille qui pourra prendre du temps pour s'occuper de lui. Si en chatterie la cohabitation avec les autres chats se passe sans heurts, Onix s’est malheureusement montré beaucoup moins conciliant avec le chat de la maison lors d’une adoption (d’où son retour au refuge) : Il est donc préférable pour lui d'être le seul animal du foyer.

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Torreilles
Shelter
SPA Torreilles
Living with Onix
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by SPA Torreilles · TorreillesLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Onix home

What you'll need for Onix 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 Onix

What life with Onix looks like

Onix is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at SPA Torreilles in Torreilles.

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.

Torreilles, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Onix, answered.

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