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Royal

Belgian Malinois · Male · Young · 1 year

Royal is a 1-year-old kitten—a gentle cat. He’s very cuddly and adorable with both humans and other cats. Come and meet him soon at our shelter!

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Royal est un minou de 1 ans c'est un gentil chat . Il est câlin très mignon avec les humain et les autres chats. Venez vite le découvrir dans notre refuge.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Albi
Shelter
SPA Albi (Le Garric)
Living with Royal
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Albi (Le Garric) · AlbiLearn about Belgian Malinois →
More cats in Albi →More cats in France →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Royal home

What you'll need for Royal 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 Royal

What life with Royal looks like

Royal is a large young adult belgian malinois cat waiting at SPA Albi (Le Garric) in Albi.

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: Requires patient, experienced owners due to traumatic past and fear-based reactions

🇫🇷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.

Albi, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Royal, answered.

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