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SMILEY

Male · Adult · 7 years

Smiley is an extremely affectionate, adorable cat who is very close to humans. He loves cuddling moments, companionship and interaction with his family. He is a gentle companion who only wants to give and receive love. Smiley is FeLV positive (feline leukemia), a virus that weakens the immune system. This requires indoor living, a calm environment and regular veterinary monitoring to preserve his health. He can live alone or with other FeLV positive cats. Despite this condition, Smiley remains a cat full of life who also deserves to know the happiness of a loving home.

FR·Show original

Smiley a été adopté il y a quelques années , et est revenu en abandon il y a quelques semaines. Smiley fait parti du dispositif SOS Adoption , il est porteur du Sida du Chat . Smiley est un grand chat au cœur tendre , grand timide pour l'instant il nous cache son joli sourire . Il est plutôt indépendant dans la chatterie et ne cherche pas la compagnie des autres chats. Il est doux et caressant mais au refuge il s'isole , les conditions lui sont difficiles.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Cherbourg
Shelter
SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin)
Living with SMILEY
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin) · Cherbourg
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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing SMILEY home

What you'll need for SMILEY 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 SMILEY

What life with SMILEY looks like

SMILEY is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin) in Cherbourg.

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: FeLV positive (feline leukemia) - requires indoor living, calm environment, regular veterinary monitoring, and can only live with other FeLV positive cats or alone

🇫🇷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.

Cherbourg, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting SMILEY, answered.

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