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Verlaine

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Home Verlaine Male, born in December 2012 Category: Adopted DescriptionAdditional Information With great delicacy, Verlaine is a gentle and affectionate cat who initially maintains a bit of reserve. Yet behind this discretion lies a heart full of love, waiting for just one thing: to find a home where he can finally thrive. He loves petting and tender moments, but needs a little time to feel completely at ease. Once reassured, he’ll reward you with all the sweetness and loyalty of a grateful and loving companion. Placement in a house or apartment larger than 80 m². Additional Information Gender Male Origin Breed European Born December 2012 Date of arrival at the shelter January 2025 Identification 250269802101116 Living Conditions Apartment possible Energy Compatibility with cats No Compatibility with dogs To be tested Children Yes, with precautions Similar products Tarantino Ulysse Django

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Accueil Verlaine Mâle, né en décembre 2012 Catégorie : Adoptés DescriptionInformations complémentaires Tout en délicatesse, Verlaine est un chat doux et affectueux, qui garde une petite réserve au premier abord. Mais derrière cette discrétion se cache un cœur rempli d’amour, qui n’attend qu’une chose : trouver un foyer où il pourra enfin s’épanouir. Il aime les caresses et les moments de tendresse, mais a besoin d’un peu de temps pour se sentir pleinement en confiance. Une fois rassuré, il saura vous offrir toute la douceur et la fidélité d’un compagnon reconnaissant et aimant. Placement en maison ou appartement de plus de 80m2. Informations complémentaires Sexe Mâle Origine Race Européen Né en décembre 2012 Date d'arrivée au refuge janvier 2025 Identification 250269802101116 Conditions de vie Appartement possible Énergie Entente chats Non Entente chiens À tester Enfants Oui avec précautions Produits similaires Tayz Jamsy Palma

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Nantes
Shelter
SPA de Loire Atlantique
Living with Verlaine
  • Good with kids
Cared for by SPA de Loire Atlantique · NantesLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Verlaine home

What you'll need for Verlaine in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

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    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Verlaine

What life with Verlaine looks like

Verlaine is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA de Loire Atlantique in Nantes.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇫🇷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 Verlaine, answered.

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