ARPA Nice
France · 109 animals available
Animals at this shelter
Sandy
1 yearEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Nala
3 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Bianca
2 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Malibu
14 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Baghi
3 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Onyx
1 yearEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Pirate
1 yearEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Pompon
8 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Oreo
7 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Sparrow
6 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Damara
3 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Angel
4 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Barbie
5 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Rookie
15 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Lilie
5 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Tigrou
1 yearEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Choupinette
4 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Arthus
4 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Picsou
9 monthsNorwegian Forest Cat
🇫🇷France
Mocha
3 monthsEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Mali
7 monthsEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Polly
6 monthsEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Brownie
11 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
Mikie
2 yearsEuropean Shorthair
🇫🇷France
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How to adopt from ARPA Nice
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Find a match
Browse the available animals on this page, save your favourites, and check each animal's profile for personality traits and care needs.
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Get in touch
Use the contact details above — or click "Get contact info" on an animal's page — to reach out to the shelter. Mention which animal you're interested in.
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Application
Most shelters ask for a short written application covering your living situation, prior pet experience, and daily routine. This helps them find the best match for your home.
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Meet & greet
Visit the shelter in person — or arrange a video call for cross-border adoptions — to spend time with your potential new companion.
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Home check
Some shelters carry out a brief home visit or video walkthrough to make sure your space is a safe fit for the animal.
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Adoption day
Sign the adoption contract, pay any applicable adoption fee, and head home with your new family member.
Process and fees vary by shelter — contact ARPA Nice directly for specifics.
About
About ARPA Nice
ARPA Nice is a cat shelter based France. There are currently 24 cats listed for adoption.
The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are European Shorthair, and Norwegian Forest Cat.
The animals currently listed at ARPA Nice range in age from about 0 to 15 years old.
Adoption process
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.
When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact ARPA Nice directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself — we just make it easier for you to find the animal in the first place.
For a full breakdown of cross-border adoption requirements from France, see our France import guide.
At a glance
Breeds currently at ARPA Nice
Nearby
Other shelters in France
ARPA Nice is one of 20+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in France. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:
- 30 Millions d'Amis — Paris (472 animals)
- 4 Pattes Oloron (1 animal)
- 4 Pattes Sans Frontieres (103 animals)
- ACPA Loiret 45 (7 animals)
- Action 4 Pets — action 4 pets (104 animals)
- Action 4 Pets — France (126 animals)
- ADAP (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) — Pau (4 animals)
- ADEO Association (Avignon) — Avignon (5 animals)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is ARPA Nice located?
ARPA Nice is France.
How many animals does ARPA Nice have available for adoption?
ARPA Nice currently has 109 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 24 cats. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from ARPA Nice?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact ARPA Nice directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — ARPA Nice handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. 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.
Can I adopt from ARPA Nice if I live in another country?
Yes. Cross-border adoption within the EU is straightforward thanks to the EU pet passport system. The animal needs to be at least 15 weeks old, microchipped to ISO 11784/11785, and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. ARPA Nice typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport — common options include rescue networks (NGO-run road transport), professional pet-transport companies, "flight nannies" (volunteer in-cabin couriers), or self-drive pickups for shelters in neighbouring countries.
Is ARPA Nice a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
ARPA Nice is listed on TailHarbor based on data scraped from their own website, but TailHarbor has not yet manually verified the shelter's contact details. We recommend confirming details directly with the shelter before travelling for an adoption visit.
What is the adoption fee at ARPA Nice?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by ARPA Nice directly. Typical fees in France cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact ARPA Nice via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.