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SMARTIES

Female · Senior · 11 years

SMARTIES is a very discreet and shy kitten. She doesn't like to be touched and prefers to keep her distance from humans. She will need a calm environment, patience, and respect to evolve at her own pace without any pressure. SMARTIES will suit a understanding family willing to provide her with a safe environment and to accept her need for independence.

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Smarties est une minette très discrète et fuyante. Elle ne se laisse pas toucher et préfère garder ses distances avec l’humain. Elle aura besoin d’un environnement calme, de patience et de respect pour évoluer à son rythme, sans contrainte. Smarties conviendra à une famille compréhensive, prête à lui offrir un cadre sécurisant et à accepter son besoin d’indépendance.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇫🇷Mirepoix
Shelter
SPA Mirepoix
Living with SMARTIES
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing SMARTIES home

What you'll need for SMARTIES in week one.

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  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 SMARTIES

What life with SMARTIES looks like

SMARTIES is a small senior cat waiting at SPA Mirepoix in Mirepoix.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

Note from the shelter: Requires calm environment, patient owner, and respect for independence needs

🇫🇷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.

Mirepoix, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting SMARTIES, answered.

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