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Adopt ZAMPA

Female · Senior · 11 years

ZAMPA is a beautiful Somali cat who unfortunately was completely abandoned by her previous family. At 11 years old, she has definitely known the warmth of a home, but today it's clear that she was abandoned... The pound took her in after an incident of domestic violence. She had fractures that prevented her from using the litter box on her own. To this day, she manages to use it like a pro but remains incontinent for the moment. Additionally, she is a carrier of the Calicivirus, so she can only share a home with other carriers. This is why she is eligible for Definitive Foster Homes: all veterinary care related to her conditions is covered by the our shelter. If you feel up to helping our ZAMPA regain her zest for life, come meet her!

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ZAMPA est une superbe minette de Somalie, qui malheureusement a été complètement laissée pour compte par son ancienne famille. Du haut de ses 11 ans, elle a forcément connu la chaleur d'un foyer, mais aujourd'hui force est de constater qu'elle a été abandonnée... La fourrière l'a prise en charge suite à un AVP. Elle présentait des fractures l'empêchant de faire ses besoins seule. A ce jour, elle y arrive comme une grande mais reste pour le moment incontinente. De plus, porteuse du Calicivirus, elle ne pourra partager son foyer qu'avec des copains également porteur. C'est la raison pour laquelle elle est éligible aux Familles d'Accueil Définitives : tous les soins vétérinaires liés à ses pathologies sont pris en charge par la SPA. Si vous vous sentez d'attaque d'aider notre ZAMPA a reprendre goût à la vie, venez donc la rencontrer !

Size
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
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Shelter
SPA Le Mans (Yvré-L'Évêque)
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Cared for by SPA Le Mans (Yvré-L'Évêque)

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing ZAMPA home

What you'll need for ZAMPA 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
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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
  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 ZAMPA

What life with ZAMPA looks like

ZAMPA is a senior cat waiting at SPA Le Mans (Yvré-L'Évêque).

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇫🇷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 ZAMPA, answered.

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