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Simon

Male · Adult · 5 years

Simon, 5 years old, is a shy cat who progresses at his own pace. He will need a lot of patience and gentleness to feel confident and fully reveal himself. Another cat in the household could help reassure him and help him open up gently, but he is not comfortable with dogs or children. With a calm environment, lots of kindness and small gestures of affection, Simon will become an endearing and faithful companion, ready to offer all his tenderness to those who know how to respect his pace.

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SIMON – 5 ANS Simon est un adorable matou de 5 ans qui attend patiemment la famille qui saura lui laisser le temps de s’ouvrir. Très timide, Simon peut être impressionné lorsqu’il ne connaît pas. Il aura besoin d’un temps d’adaptation +++ et surtout de beaucoup de patience et de douceur. ❤️ Avec lui, il faudra respecter son rythme, ne jamais le brusquer et lui permettre de prendre confiance petit à petit. Une fois qu’il se sentira en sécurité, il pourra enfin montrer sa vraie personnalité. Pour Simon, nous recherchons : OK chats, idéalement avec un compagnon calme Pas d’enfants Pas de chiens Un foyer calme, stable et patient Simon n’a pas besoin de grand-chose : simplement une famille prête à lui donner du temps, de la sécurité et beaucoup d’amour.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Compiègne
Shelter
SPA Compiègne
Living with Simon
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Compiègne · Compiègne

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Simon home

What you'll need for Simon in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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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
    Editor's pick

    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

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Simon

What life with Simon looks like

Simon is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at SPA Compiègne in Compiègne.

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: Requires patient, calm environment and gradual introduction approach

🇫🇷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.

Compiègne, France browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Simon, answered.

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