Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Adopt SHANEL

Female · Adult · 10 years

Hi friends, my name is Shanel. I come from a spay program, which explains my fear of humans. I am still a very timid cat. It will take me a lot of time and patience to fully blossom and trust humans. I am in a cattery and the other cats don't bother me. I can live in a quiet environment with another cat. We should avoid young children who scare me. Time feels long at the shelter because no one pays attention to me. It's true that when someone wants to approach me, I get scared and run away. Needless to say, if you want to give me a chance, you will have to be very patient and set up everything needed to help me gain confidence. I would like someone to accept me as I am and offer me their heart. Come see me in the cattery.

Read original (fr)

Salut les amis, je me nomme Shanel. J'arrive d'une campagne de stérilisation, ce qui explique mon appréhension de l'humain. Je suis encore une chatte très craintive. Il me faudra beaucoup de temps et de patience pour que je puisse m'épanouir pleinement et faire confiance à l'humain. Je suis en chatterie et les autres chats ne me posent pas de soucis. Je peux vivre dans un environnement calme avec un autre chat. On va éviter les jeunes enfants qui me font peur. Le temps me paraît long au refuge car personne ne s'intéresse à moi. C'est vrai que quand une personne veut m'approcher, je prends peur et je fuis. Inutile de dire que si vous voulez me donner ma chance et bien il vous faudra être très patient et mettre en place tout ce qu'il faut pour m'aider à prendre confiance. J'aimerai que quelqu'un m'accepte telle que je suis et m'offre son cœur. Venez me voir en chatterie.

Size
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Roche Sur Yon
Shelter
SPA La Roche-sur-Yon
Living with SHANEL
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Create free account to contact →

Free account — 10 contacts included

Cared for by SPA La Roche-sur-Yon · Roche Sur Yon

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing SHANEL home

What you'll need for SHANEL 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.

    View on Amazon
    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

    View on Amazon
    €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.

    View on Amazon
    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

    View on Amazon
    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

    View on Amazon
    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

    View on Amazon
    €30–60

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About SHANEL

What life with SHANEL looks like

SHANEL is a adult cat waiting at SPA La Roche-sur-Yon in Roche Sur Yon.

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.

Roche Sur Yon, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting SHANEL, answered.

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

More from SPA La Roche-sur-Yon

HERA

4 years

Mixed Breed

🇫🇷Roche Sur Yon, France

BOUBOU

1 year

American Bully

🇫🇷Roche Sur Yon, France

NEMO

8 years

German Shepherd

🇫🇷Roche Sur Yon, France

Similar animals

More cats looking for a home

WATT

9 years

Mixed Breed

🇫🇷Ales, France

NEO

10 years

🇫🇷Ales, France

CANDY

6 years

Mixed Breed

🇫🇷Ales, France

Mélusine

Mixed Breed

🇫🇷Ales, France

Léon

1 year

Mixed Breed

🇫🇷Ales, France

Polo

Mixed Breed

🇫🇷Ales, France

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →

Adopt SHANEL — 10yo Mixed breed in Roche Sur Yon | TailHarbor