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SILEX

Male · Adult · 8 years

Arrived at the shelter following an abandonment, SILEX is a slightly fearful cat who will need a gentle and patient family. He can live in an apartment or a house with a garden. He cannot live with children. He can live with other feline companions.

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Arrivé au refuge à la suite d'un abandon, Silex est un chat légèrement craintif qui aura besoin d'une famille douce et patiente. Il pourra vivre en appartement ou en maison avec jardin. Il ne pourra pas vivre avec des enfants. Il pourra vivre avec d'autres compagnons félins.

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Thionville
Shelter
SPA Thionville
Living with SILEX
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Thionville · Thionville
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing SILEX home

What you'll need for SILEX in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    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

    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

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    €30–60

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About SILEX

What life with SILEX looks like

SILEX is a adult cat waiting at SPA Thionville in Thionville.

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.

Thionville, 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 Thionville 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 Thionville 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 Thionville 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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