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PAPAYE

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

Papaye is a pretty timid little girl, but with time, she understands that her hand is a friend. Her love of food betrays her and she lets herself be approached because of it. So patience and perseverance in socializing this beautiful 7-year-old girl who finally deserves to live her cat life surrounded by love, play, and kindness...

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Papaye est une jolie minette timide mais à force de contacts, elle comprend que la main est une amie. Sa gourmandise la trahit et elle se laisse approcher grâce à cela. Donc patience et persévérance dans la sociabilisation de cette belle minette de 7 ans qui mérite enfin de vivre sa vie de chat entourée d'amour, de jeu et de bienveillance...

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Vichy
Shelter
SPA Vichy (Brugheas)
Cared for by SPA Vichy (Brugheas) · VichyLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 6 days ago

Bringing PAPAYE home

What you'll need for PAPAYE 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 PAPAYE

What life with PAPAYE looks like

PAPAYE is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at SPA Vichy (Brugheas) in Vichy.

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.

Vichy, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting PAPAYE, answered.

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