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Safia

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 1 year

Safia and her companion Achille arrived at the shelter in late July following a seizure carried out by firefighters and the gendarmerie: the owner had clearly decided to abandon the house without taking her cats! Safia is very young and incredibly sweet. Unsurprisingly, she loves cuddles! We hope she finds a family that will treat her as a full-fledged member of the household!

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Safia et son acolyte Achille sont arrivés toute fin juillet au refuge suite à une saisie par les pompiers et la gendarmerie: la propriétaire avait manifestement décidé de déserter la maison sans prendre ses chats ! Safia est toute jeune et est toute gentille. Sans surprise, elle aime les câlins ! Nous lui souhaitons qu'elle trouve une famille qui la considère comme un membre à part entière !

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Romans-sur-Isère
Shelter
Refuge des Bérauds (Romans-sur-Isère)
Living with Safia
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Refuge des Bérauds (Romans-sur-Isère) · Romans-sur-IsèreLearn about European Shorthair →
More cats in Romans-sur-Isère →More cats in France →

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Safia home

What you'll need for Safia in week one.

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  1. 01
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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    €10–18
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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    €30–60

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About Safia

What life with Safia looks like

Safia is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at Refuge des Bérauds (Romans-sur-Isère) in Romans-sur-Isère.

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.

Romans-sur-Isère, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Safia, answered.

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