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Payakan

Male · Young · 2 years

PAYAKAN Payakan arrived at the shelter via the animal control facility. He’s an adorable cat, very affectionate, who eagerly seeks cuddles and human company. Sociable and endearing, he also enjoys the presence of other cats with whom he gets along well. Payakan will need to join a home with a yard or access to the outdoors, where he can fully thrive while enjoying the love and affection of his future family.

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PAYAKAN Payakan est arrivé au refuge par le biais de la fourrière. C’est un adorable matou, très affectueux, qui recherche volontiers les câlins et la compagnie des humains. Sociable et attachant, il apprécie également la présence de ses congénères, avec lesquels il s’entend bien. Payakan devra rejoindre un foyer en maison avec un accès à l’extérieur, où il pourra s’épanouir pleinement tout en profitant de l’affection de sa future famille.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Clermont-Ferrand
Shelter
APA63 Clermont-Ferrand
Cared for by APA63 Clermont-Ferrand · Clermont-Ferrand

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Payakan home

What you'll need for Payakan in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Payakan

What life with Payakan looks like

Payakan is a young adult dog waiting at APA63 Clermont-Ferrand in Clermont-Ferrand.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇫🇷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.

Clermont-Ferrand, France browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Payakan, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Payakan?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. APA63 Clermont-Ferrand handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Payakan on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Payakan if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — APA63 Clermont-Ferrand 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 Payakan already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs 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 Payakan 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 APA63 Clermont-Ferrand early rather than rehoming privately; they know Payakan 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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