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Virgile

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Male who lives at his own pace. Virgile is a gray and white male found in Cellieu and arrived at the shelter on May 6, 2024 with injuries that have healed well. Very very independent, he prefers to live at his own pace and keep his distance from humans. Given his strong character and dislike for humans, he is not available for adoption. Shelter & Cat Adoptions in Saint-Étienne. Spaying/neutering - Rescue - Placement in a family.

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Mâle très indépendant qui vit à son rythme. Virgile est un mâle gris et blanc trouvé à Cellieu et arrivé au refuge le 6 mai 2024 avec des blessures qui ont bien cicatrisées. Très très indépendant, il préfère vivre à son rythme et garder ses distances avec les humains. Au vu de son fort caractère et de son inimitié avec les humains on ne le place pas à l'adoption. Refuge & Adoptions de chats à Saint-Étienne. Stérilisation – Sauvetage – Placement en famille. 📍

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Saint-Étienne
Shelter
Amis Chats
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Virgile home

What you'll need for Virgile 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 Virgile

What life with Virgile looks like

Virgile is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Amis Chats in Saint-Étienne.

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.

Saint-Étienne, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting Virgile, answered.

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