How do I contact the shelter about Silex?

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 Silex on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Silex 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 Silex 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 Silex 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 Silex 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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Silex

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Male white and black Born on 01/01/23 Arrived at the shelter on 26/02/26 Lifestyle: With outdoor access Temperament with children: Unknown Temperament with dogs: Unknown Temperament with cats: Yes Silex is a tomcat who came to us with eleven other animals of the same species, and has never particularly had contact with humans. He shows himself very timid and is currently not letting anyone approach him. He will therefore need a lot of patience and attention before he can be approached. Born on 01/01/23 Arrived at the shelter on 26/02/26 Lifestyle: With outdoor access Temperament with children: Unknown Temperament with dogs: Unknown Temperament with cats: Yes Silex is a tomcat who came to us with eleven other animals of the same species, and has never particularly had contact with humans. He shows himself very timid and is currently not letting anyone approach him. He will therefore need a lot of patience and attention before he can be approached. Born on 01/01/23 Arrived at the shelter on 26/02/26 Lifestyle: With outdoor access Temperament with children: Unknown Temperament with dogs: Unknown Temperament with cats: Yes Silex is a tomcat who came to us with eleven other animals of the same species, and has never particularly had contact with humans. He shows himself very timid and is currently not letting anyone approach him. He will therefore need a lot of patience and attention before he can be approached.

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Silex Mâle blanc et noir Né le 01/01/23Arrivé au refuge le 26/02/26Mode de vie : Avec accès extérieurEntente enfants : InconnueEntente chiens : InconnueEntente chats : Oui Silex est un matou arrivé chez nous avec onze congénères, et n’a jamais particulièrement connu de contact avec l’humain. Il se montre très craintif et ne se laisse à l’heure actuelle pas approcher. Il aura donc besoin de beaucoup de patience et d’attention avant de pouvoir l’approcher. Né le 01/01/23Arrivé au refuge le 26/02/26Mode de vie : Avec accès extérieurEntente enfants : InconnueEntente chiens : InconnueEntente chats : Oui Silex est un matou arrivé chez nous avec onze congénères, et n’a jamais particulièrement connu de contact avec l’humain. Il se montre très craintif et ne se laisse à l’heure actuelle pas approcher. Il aura donc besoin de beaucoup de patience et d’attention avant de pouvoir l’approcher. Né le 01/01/23Arrivé au refuge le 26/02/26Mode de vie : Avec accès extérieurEntente enfants : InconnueEntente chiens : InconnueEntente chats : Oui Silex est un matou arrivé chez nous avec onze congénères, et n’a jamais particulièrement connu de contact avec l’humain. Il se montre très craintif et ne se laisse à l’heure actuelle pas approcher. Il aura donc besoin de beaucoup de patience et d’attention avant de pouvoir l’approcher.

Size

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇫🇷Amance

Shelter

SPA Lorraine Amance

Living with Silex

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

Cared for by SPA Lorraine Amance · Amance Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Silex home

What you'll need for Silex in week one.

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About Silex

What life with Silex looks like

Silex is a young adult mixed breed 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.

Amance, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Silex, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Silex?: 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 Silex on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Silex 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 Silex 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 Silex 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 Silex 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.