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SIDNEY

Siamese · Male · Adult · 10 years

SIDNEY arrived at the shelter with Willy and Choupette, the two cats with whom he lived. Their mistress having passed away, they were entrusted to us. They had been living in an apartment. SIDNEY is part of the SOS Adoption program; he is diabetic and requires daily care, with two insulin injections per day. He also has special food suited to his condition. Apart from this health issue, SIDNEY is a lovely cat, a big and sturdy feline who will charm you with his kindness and gentleness.

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Sidney est arrivé au refuge en compagnie de Willy et Choupette les 2 chats avec lequel il vivait. Leur maîtresse étant décédée ils nous ont été confié., Ils vivaient en appartement. Sidney fait parti du dispositif SOS Adoption, il est diabétique et a besoin de soin quotidien , a raison de 2 injections d'insuline par jour . Il a également une nourriture adaptée à sa pathologie. Mise à part ce souci de santé, Sidney est un amour de chat , un grand costaud qui vous charmera de part sa gentillesse et sa douceur.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Cherbourg
Shelter
SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin)
Living with SIDNEY
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin) · CherbourgLearn about Siamese →
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing SIDNEY home

What you'll need for SIDNEY 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
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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    €30–60

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About SIDNEY

What life with SIDNEY looks like

SIDNEY is a medium-sized adult siamese cat waiting at SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin) in Cherbourg.

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: Diabetic requiring 2 daily insulin injections and special diet

🇫🇷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.

Cherbourg, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting SIDNEY, answered.

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