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European Shorthair · Male · Young · 3 years

Simba European · Male Black Born on 15/08/22Arrived at the shelter on 24/03/24Lifestyle: House with gardenChildren-friendly: NoDogs-friendly: To be testedCats-friendly: Case by case Simba is a very sociable cat but with a very volatile temperament, who appreciates contact on his own terms. While he willingly accepts a few petting sessions, he quickly makes it clear when he no longer wants it, doing so with very pronounced paw strikes, and is generally a very active and playful cat. Despite this, he remains a cat who will appreciate presence and company at his own pace, even if contact is not his primary preference. Since he started living in an environment that allows for an outdoor setting, he has become much more mellow and increasingly requests more contact, but it's still not advisable to push him too much when he doesn't want it. Born on 15/08/22Arrived at the shelter on 24/03/24Lifestyle: House with gardenChildren-friendly: NoDogs-friendly: To be testedCats-friendly: Case by case Simba is a very sociable cat but with a very volatile temperament, who appreciates contact on his own terms. While he willingly accepts a few petting sessions, he quickly makes it clear when he no longer wants it, doing so with very pronounced paw strikes, and is generally a very active and playful cat. Despite this, he remains a cat who will appreciate presence and company at his own pace, even if contact is not his primary preference. Since he started living in an environment that allows for an outdoor setting, he has become much more mellow and increasingly requests more contact, but it's still not advisable to push him too much when he doesn't want it.

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Simba Européen · Mâle noir Né le 15/08/22Arrivé au refuge le 24/03/24Mode de vie : Maison avec jardinEntente enfants : NonEntente chiens : A testerEntente chats : Au cas par cas Simba est un matou très sociable mais au caractère très volatile, qui n’apprécie le contact qu’à son propre rythme. S’il accepte volontiers quelques caresses, il fait très rapidement comprendre lorsqu’il n’en a plus envie et le montrera par des coups de pattes très prononcés, et est de façon générale un chat très actif et joueur. Malgré cela, il reste un chat qui appréciera la présence et la compagnie à son rythme, même si le contact n’est pas son domaine de prédilection. Depuis qu’il a commencé à vivre dans un milieu lui permettant un cadre extérieur, il s’est considérablement adouci et réclame de plus en plus régulièrement de contact, mais il ne faut malgré tout pas trop lui en demander lorsqu’il n’en a pas envie. Né le 15/08/22Arrivé au refuge le 24/03/24Mode de vie : Maison avec jardinEntente enfants : NonEntente chiens : A testerEntente chats : Au cas par cas Simba est un matou très sociable mais au caractère très volatile, qui n’apprécie le contact qu’à son propre rythme. S’il accepte volontiers quelques caresses, il fait très rapidement comprendre lorsqu’il n’en a plus envie et le montrera par des coups de pattes très prononcés, et est de façon générale un chat très actif et joueur. Malgré cela, il reste un chat qui appréciera la présence et la compagnie à son rythme, même si le contact n’est pas son domaine de prédilection. Depuis qu’il a commencé à vivre dans un milieu lui permettant un cadre extérieur, il s’est considérablement adouci et réclame de plus en plus régulièrement de contact, mais il ne faut malgré tout pas trop lui en demander lorsqu’il n’en a pas envie. Né le 15/08/22Arrivé au refuge le 24/03/24Mode de vie : Maison avec jardinEntente enfants : NonEntente chiens : A testerEntente chats : Au cas par cas Simba est un matou très sociable mais au caractère très volatile, qui n’apprécie le contact qu’à son propre rythme. S’il accepte volontiers quelques caresses, il fait très rapidement comprendre lorsqu’il n’en a plus envie et le montrera par des coups de pattes très prononcés, et est de façon générale un chat très actif et joueur. Malgré cela, il reste un chat qui appréciera la présence et la compagnie à son rythme, même si le contact n’est pas son domaine de prédilection. Depuis qu’il a commencé à vivre dans un milieu lui permettant un cadre extérieur, il s’est considérablement adouci et réclame de plus en plus régulièrement de contact, mais il ne faut malgré tout pas trop lui en demander lorsqu’il n’en a pas envie.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Amance
Shelter
SPA Lorraine Amance
Living with Simba
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Bringing Simba home

What you'll need for Simba 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
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    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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    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 Simba

What life with Simba looks like

Simba is a young adult european shorthair 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Simba, answered.

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