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Adopt Valentina

Female · Young · 1 year

This young cat arrived at the our shelter from the pound. Very fearful at just a few months old, she certainly hasn't experienced the warmth of a home. Socialized by the volunteers, she is gradually coming out of her shell. However, she is very sociable with other cats, male or female, and the presence of another well-adjusted cat at home will help her progress more quickly. For now, the steps taken must continue at home to complete the work.

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Cette jeune chatte est arrivée en fourrière à la SPA. Très craintive à quelques mois, elle n'a certainement pas connu la douceur d'un foyer. Travaillée à la socialisation par les bénévoles, elle s'épanouit peu à peu. Par contre, elle est très sociable avec les autres chats, mâles ou femelles et la présence d'un autre chat bien dans ses pattes à la maison lui permettra de progresser plus vite. Pour l'instant, les démarches mises en place devront être poursuivies à la maison pour finir le travail.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Albi
Shelter
SPA Albi (Le Garric)
Living with Valentina
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by SPA Albi (Le Garric) · Albi

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Valentina home

What you'll need for Valentina 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 Valentina

What life with Valentina looks like

Valentina is a small young adult cat waiting at SPA Albi (Le Garric) in Albi.

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 continued socialization work at home to overcome fearfulness

🇫🇷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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Valentina, answered.

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