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Perla

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Perla is a beautiful Siamese cat with a gentle and affectionate gaze. She has had a difficult start in life. Found in the wild with her kittens, she protected them with great courage until they were taken care of. Today, her babies have grown up and it's finally her turn to find a home where she can feel safe and surrounded by love. Perla is still a timid girl. She will need time, patience, and a lot of gentleness to learn to trust. Once reassured, she reveals all her kindness and only wants to discover the happiness of a peaceful life. We are looking for a calm family for her, preferably without children, who will respect her rhythm, give her time to evolve at her own pace, and offer her the love and serenity she deserves so much. Perla is not present during our adoption days. If you want to meet her, it's possible to visit her directly with her foster family. Mom of Bilbao, Bergen, Belfast, and Biarritz

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Perla est une magnifique chatte de type siamois, au regard doux et plein de tendresse. Elle a connu un début de vie difficile. Retrouvée dans la nature avec ses chatons, elle les a protégés avec beaucoup de courage jusqu'à leur prise en charge. Aujourd'hui, ses bébés ont grandi et c'est enfin à son tour de trouver un foyer où elle pourra se sentir en sécurité et entourée d'amour. Perla est une minette encore craintive. Elle aura besoin de temps, de patience et de beaucoup de douceur pour apprendre à faire confiance. Une fois rassurée, elle laisse entrevoir toute sa gentillesse et ne demande qu'à découvrir le bonheur d'une vie paisible. Nous recherchons pour elle une famille calme, de préférence sans enfant, qui saura respecter son rythme, lui laisser le temps d'évoluer à son propre rythme et lui offrir l'amour et la sérénité qu'elle mérite tant. Perla n'est pas présente lors de nos journées d'adoption. Si vous souhaitez la rencontrer, il est possible de lui rendre visite directement chez sa famille d'accueil. Maman de Bilbao, Bergen, Belfast et Biarritz

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Arche de Noé Brest
Cared for by Arche de Noé Brest · FranceLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Perla home

What you'll need for Perla 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 Perla

What life with Perla looks like

Perla is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Arche de Noé Brest in France.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Perla, answered.

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