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Saya

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 5 years

Saya European · Female Born on 18/04/21Arrival at the shelter on 06/12/24Provenance: AbandonedLifestyle: House with gardenChildren-friendly: NoDogs-friendly: To be testedCats-friendly: Case by case Saya is a strong and independent female cat seeking a loving home. You will find in her the true nature of a cat, one that does what it wants when it wants, one that loves its independence and freedom. Freedom to choose the interactions that suit her and not to be forced to live happily together. Cuddly, curious, and playful, Saya will appreciate squatting your sink and will complain loudly if you try to dislodge her. Being very clear about what displeases her and to avoid any unfortunate scratches, we prefer to avoid potential adopters with children, as they are often too rough and misjudge when they go too far. Born on 18/04/21Arrival at the shelter on 06/12/24Provenance: AbandonedLifestyle: House with gardenChildren-friendly: NoDogs-friendly: To be testedCats-friendly: Case by case Saya is a strong and independent female cat seeking a loving home. You will find in her the true nature of a cat, one that does what it wants when it wants, one that loves its independence and freedom. Freedom to choose the interactions that suit her and not to be forced to live happily together. Cuddly, curious, and playful, Saya will appreciate squatting your sink and will complain loudly if you try to dislodge her. Being very clear about what displeases her and to avoid any unfortunate scratches, we prefer to avoid potential adopters with children, as they are often too rough and misjudge when they go too far. Saya is a strong and independent female cat seeking a loving home. You will find in her the true nature of a cat, one that does what it wants when it wants, one that loves its independence and freedom. Freedom to choose the interactions that suit her and not to be forced to live happily together. Cuddly, curious, and playful, Saya will appreciate squatting your sink and will complain loudly if you try to dislodge her. Being very clear about what displeases her and to avoid any unfortunate scratches, we prefer to avoid potential adopters with children, as they are often too rough and misjudge when they go too far.

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Saya Européen · Femelle Née le 18/04/21Arrivée au refuge le 06/12/24Provenance : AbandonMode de vie : Maison avec jardinEntente enfants : NonEntente chiens : A testerEntente chats : Au cas par cas Saya chatte forte et indépendante en quête d’un foyer aimant. Vous retrouverez en elle le vrai caractère du chat, celui qui fait ce qu’il veut quand il veut, qui aime son indépendance et sa liberté. Liberté de choisir les interactions qui lui conviennent et qu’il ne faudra pas forcer pour pouvoir vivre heureux ensemble. Câline, curieuse et joueuse, Saya appréciera de squatter votre évier et se plaindra largement si vous tentez de l’en déloger. Etant très claire si quelque chose lui déplait et pour éviter tout coups de pattes malheureux, nous préférons lui éviter les potentiels adoptants avec des enfants, car ceux-ci sont souvent trop brusques et anticipent mal lorsqu’ils vont trop loin. Née le 18/04/21Arrivée au refuge le 06/12/24Provenance : AbandonMode de vie : Maison avec jardinEntente enfants : NonEntente chiens : A testerEntente chats : Au cas par cas Née le 18/04/21Arrivée au refuge le 06/12/24Provenance : AbandonMode de vie : Maison avec jardinEntente enfants : NonEntente chiens : A testerEntente chats : Au cas par cas Saya chatte forte et indépendante en quête d’un foyer aimant. Vous retrouverez en elle le vrai caractère du chat, celui qui fait ce qu’il veut quand il veut, qui aime son indépendance et sa liberté. Liberté de choisir les interactions qui lui conviennent et qu’il ne faudra pas forcer pour pouvoir vivre heureux ensemble. Câline, curieuse et joueuse, Saya appréciera de squatter votre évier et se plaindra largement si vous tentez de l’en déloger. Etant très claire si quelque chose lui déplait et pour éviter tout coups de pattes malheureux, nous préférons lui éviter les potentiels adoptants avec des enfants, car ceux-ci sont souvent trop brusques et anticipent mal lorsqu’ils vont trop loin. Saya chatte forte et indépendante en quête d’un foyer aimant. Vous retrouverez en elle le vrai caractère du chat, celui qui fait ce qu’il veut quand il veut, qui aime son indépendance et sa liberté. Liberté de choisir les interactions qui lui conviennent et qu’il ne faudra pas forcer pour pouvoir vivre heureux ensemble. Câline, curieuse et joueuse, Saya appréciera de squatter votre évier et se plaindra largement si vous tentez de l’en déloger. Etant très claire si quelque chose lui déplait et pour éviter tout coups de pattes malheureux, nous préférons lui éviter les potentiels adoptants avec des enfants, car ceux-ci sont souvent trop brusques et anticipent mal lorsqu’ils vont trop loin.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Amance
Shelter
SPA Lorraine Amance
Living with Saya
  • Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Lorraine Amance · AmanceLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Saya home

What you'll need for Saya 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
    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 Saya

What life with Saya looks like

Saya is a adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA Lorraine Amance in Amance.

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 Saya, answered.

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