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ORION

Male · Young · 1 year

ORION is a young cat, about one year old, arriving from a pound. Behind his teenage appearance lies a cat with a well-defined temperament who still needs time and understanding to find his footing. He is not yet at ease in all situations and can be reserved, even difficult to approach. ORION will need a patient, calm family that respects his pace and has no immediate expectations for contact.

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Orion est un jeune chat d’environ 1 an, arrivé de fourrière. Derrière son allure de grand adolescent se cache un chat au tempérament bien affirmé, qui a encore besoin de temps et de compréhension pour trouver ses repères. Il n’est pas encore à l’aise dans toutes les situations et peut se montrer réservé, voire difficile à approcher. Orion aura besoin d’une famille patiente, calme et respectueuse de son rythme, sans attentes immédiates de contact. Avec de la stabilité et du temps, il pourra évoluer et construire une relation de confiance à son rythme

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Laon
Shelter
SPA Laon
Cared for by SPA Laon · Laon
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing ORION home

What you'll need for ORION 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 ORION

What life with ORION looks like

ORION is a young adult cat waiting at SPA Laon in Laon.

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.

Laon, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting ORION, answered.

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