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Ralphy

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Ralphy was born in 2024 (estimated). He was found by one of our volunteers, hungry and very thin. He is very sociable with passersby, but was aggressive towards other cats in the neighborhood. He is now safe in a lovely foster home where, after a short adjustment period, he became the best friend of the house cats! Ralphy is a very gentle, docile and perfectly domesticated cat, looking for human contact (remote work/retired/presence of children) as he loves cuddles and hugs. Ideally, he would live with another cat (non-dominant) to share his games and energy. He is up-to-date on his vaccinations, dewormed, neutered, identified, and tested negative for FIV/FELV.

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Ralphy est né en 2024 (estimation). Il a été récupéré affamé et très maigre par l’une de nos bénévoles. Très sociable avec les passants, il subissait l’agressivité des autres chats du quartier. Il est à présent à l’abri dans une chouette famille d’accueil où après une petite période d’adaptation il est devenu le meilleur copain des chats de la maison ! Ralphy est un chat très doux, docile parfaitement domestiqué et en attente de contacts humains (télétravail/retraité/présence d’enfants) car il adore les caresses et les câlins. L’idéal serait bien sûr qu’il puisse vivre avec un autre chat (non dominant) pour partager ses jeux et son énergie. En ordre de vaccins, déparasité, stérilisé, identifié et dépisté FIV/FELV négatifs.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷la voie feline
Shelter
La Voie Féline
Living with Ralphy
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by La Voie Féline · la voie felineLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Ralphy home

What you'll need for Ralphy in week one.

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  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 Ralphy

What life with Ralphy looks like

Ralphy is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at La Voie Féline in la voie feline.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ralphy, answered.

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