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Solène

European Shorthair · Female · Young · 1 year

European breed | Female | Age: January 1, 2025 | Color: Black and white | Tattoo: Yes | Vaccination: Yes | Sterilization: Yes. This little girl was born with an eye malformation, and unfortunately, it will stay that way!

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Race : Européenne | Sexe : Femelle | Âge : 01 janvier 2025 | Couleur : Noire et blanche | Tatouage : Oui | Vaccination : Oui | Stérilisation : Oui. Cette petite minette est née avec une malformation de l’œil, et qui malheureusement restera comme ça !

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Lorient
Shelter
SPA Lorient
Living with Solène
  • ✓Vaccinated
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Solène home

What you'll need for Solène 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
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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
  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
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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    €30–60

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About Solène

What life with Solène looks like

Solène is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at SPA Lorient in Lorient.

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.

Lorient, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Solène, answered.

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