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Saya

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Saya was abandoned at 4 years old because she urinated on the couch. Since arriving at the association, we have taken the time to understand her needs and how she functions. She is now ready to find her family. Upon arrival, several veterinary check-ups ruled out a medical cause explaining her litter box issues on its own. Saya does, however, have a significant hip dysplasia and arthritis. She currently shows no signs of pain or discomfort requiring surgery, but regular monitoring will be necessary throughout her life and may lead to surgery if necessary. As we got to know Saya, we especially understood that she is a sensitive cat who needs a stable and predictable daily routine. In a calm environment, with constant references and free access to her humans, she is perfectly comfortable and uses her litter box normally. However, significant changes or particularly disturbing periods can still occasionally cause her to pee outside the litter box. Her future family will therefore need to be willing to deal with this particularity with kindness. On a daily basis, Saya is a very close cat to humans. She loves cuddles, sleeping close, purring, and head butting. She readily seeks attention, then goes back to live her quiet life. However, she needs more than cuddles to be balanced, including activities that stimulate her mentally, such as food search games. She is also a great curious cat who loves to observe, explore, and discover new things. She participates in everything that happens in the house and will systematically inspect returns from shopping trips, DIY projects, and other activities. The flip side of this curiosity is that when faced with a sudden noise or an unanticipated situation, Saya can easily become vigilant. It takes just a noise for her to put her ears back and start trying to understand what is happening to reassure herself. We will prioritize a single cat adoption: Saya can coexist with some cats, but it remains cordial and does not seem to suit her. She seems much more fulfilled and less tense when she does not have to share her resources and environment. The presence of a calm and respectful dog can be considered. We are looking for a calm, stable, and rather homebody home for her, with humans who want to share their daily lives with a very present cat. A house with a secure outdoor area would be a real plus to satisfy her curiosity, but a flat with a secure balcony can also suit her. If outdoors, it should be in a relatively quiet area to avoid overwhelming her with noise and...

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Saya a été abandonnée à 4 ans car elle urinait sur le canapé. Depuis son arrivée à l'association, nous avons pris le temps de comprendre ses besoins et son fonctionnement. Elle est aujourd’hui prête à trouver sa famille. À son arrivée, plusieurs bilans vétérinaires ont permis d’écarter une cause médicale expliquant à elle seule ses éliminations hors litière. Saya présente en revanche une importante dysplasie des hanches et de l’arthrose. Elle ne montre actuellement aucun signe de douleur ou de gêne nécessitant une opération, mais une surveillance régulière sera nécessaire tout au long de sa vie et pourra déboucher sur une opération si celle-ci devient nécessaire. En apprenant à connaître Saya, nous avons surtout compris que c'est une chatte sensible qui a besoin d’un quotidien stable et prévisible. Dans un environnement calme, avec des repères constants et un accès libre à ses humain•es, elle est parfaitement à l’aise et utilise sa litière normalement. Des changements importants ou des périodes particulièrement perturbantes peuvent cependant encore provoquer ponctuellement un pipi hors litière. Sa future famille devra donc être prête à composer avec cette particularité avec bienveillance. Au quotidien, Saya est une chatte très proche des humain•es. Elle adore les câlins, dormir collée, les ronrons et les pattounages. Elle vient volontiers chercher de l’attention, puis repart vivre sa petite vie tranquillement. Elle a cependant besoin de plus que des câlins pour avoir un équilibre, notamment des occupations qui la stimulent mentalement, par exemple des jeux de recherche de friandises. C’est également une grande curieuse, qui adore observer, explorer et découvrir de nouvelles choses. Elle participe à tout ce qui se passe dans la maison et viendra systématiquement inspecter les retours de courses, travaux de bricolage et autres activités. L'autre côté de la médaille au regard de cette curiosité, c'est que face à un bruit soudain ou une situation qu'elle n'a pas anticipée, Saya peut facilement se montrer en vigilance. Il suffit d'un bruit pour qu'elle mette ses oreilles en arrière et se mette en recherche de comprendre ce qu'il se passe pour se rassurer. Nous privilégierons une adoption en chat unique : Saya peut cohabiter avec certains chats, mais cela reste cordial et ne semble pas lui convenir. Elle semble nettement plus épanouie et moins tendue lorsqu’elle n’a pas à partager ses ressources et son environnement. La présence d’un chien très calme et respectueux peut en revanche être envisagée. Nous recherchons pour elle un foyer calme, stable et plutôt casanier, avec des humain•es ayant envie de partager leur quotidien avec une chatte très présente. Une maison avec extérieur sécurisé serait un vrai plus pour satisfaire sa curiosité, mais un appartement avec balcon sécurisé peut également lui convenir. Si extérieur, il devra être dans une zone plutôt calme pour ne pas la surcharger de bruits et…

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷adpk association des p tits korrigans
Shelter
ADPK - Association Des P
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Bringing Saya home

What you'll need for Saya 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 Saya

What life with Saya looks like

Saya is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at ADPK - Association Des P in adpk association des p tits korrigans.

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. ADPK - Association Des P 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 — ADPK - Association Des P 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 ADPK - Association Des P 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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