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SIMBA

European Shorthair · Unknown · Young · 3 years

SIMBA, a 3-year-old European cat, is currently being cared for by the Lyon SPA along with his companion MORO as part of the "SOS Détresse" program. You can become his godparent to bring him comfort and support us in his care.

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SIMBA, un chat Européen de 3 ans, est actuellement pris en charge par la SPA de Lyon avec son compère MORO dans le cadre du dispositif « SOS Détresse ». Vous pouvez devenir son parrain ou sa marraine afin de lui apporter du réconfort et de nous soutenir dans sa prise en charge.

Size

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇫🇷France

Shelter

SPA de Lyon et du Sud-Est

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing SIMBA home

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About SIMBA

What life with SIMBA looks like

SIMBA is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA de Lyon et du Sud-Est.

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. 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 de Lyon et du Sud-Est 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 de Lyon et du Sud-Est 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 de Lyon et du Sud-Est 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.