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Adopt RALPH

Male · Adult · 8 years

Our big RALPH arrived at the shelter from another site in our network, as it seems that our local adopters are nice :) Our handsome little guy is slowly settling in, he is very close to the animal caregivers and even enjoys hugs. He is much more reserved around strangers, so patience will be needed in the beginning. RALPH being FIV+ and having gingivitis, he can only share his home with fellow companions like himself! Come meet him!

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Notre grand RALPH est arrivé au refuge en provenance d'un autre site de notre réseau, car il parait que les adoptants par chez nous sont sympas :) Notre beau loulou prend doucement ses marques, il est très proche des agents animaliers et apprécie même les câlins. Il est beaucoup plus sur la réserve avec les inconnus, il faudra donc être patient avec lui dans les débuts. RALPH étant porteur du FIV et de gingivite, il ne pourra partager son foyer qu'avec des copains comme lui ! Venez donc faire sa connaissance !

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
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Shelter
SPA Le Mans (Yvré-L'Évêque)
Living with RALPH
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Le Mans (Yvré-L'Évêque)
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing RALPH home

What you'll need for RALPH 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
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    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 RALPH

What life with RALPH looks like

RALPH is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at SPA Le Mans (Yvré-L'Évêque).

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.

Note from the shelter: FIV positive with gingivitis - can only live with other FIV positive cats

🇫🇷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 RALPH, answered.

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