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Bagpuss

Mixed Breed · Male

This beautiful boy is Bagpuss. He has a sad story and needs a very special place and human(s). Bagpuss lived for many years being fed by residents in a community but very unfortunately, no one got him neutered. Bagpuss was subject to numerous fights as a result and came to us with a badly injured leg and sadly he also has Feline Aids. It is so important to neuter any cat in your care, whether your pet or a stray/feral you are feeding. It literally saves their lives. Thankfully Bagpuss is well and currently not in need of any medical intervention. He would make a gorgeous companion. He would need to live strictly indoors as an only cat but would love to sit and relax and enjoy the company of someone special❤️ To offer Bagpuss his forever home please either use the Cara shelter link on Facebook or email us at info. ie or through the Contact Us form on the website! ♥️ FIV: For tips on FIV see here.

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Location

🇮🇪F35 A008

Shelter

Mayo SPCA

Living with Bagpuss

✓Neutered

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About Bagpuss

What life with Bagpuss looks like

Bagpuss is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at Mayo SPCA in F35 A008.

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 Ireland

Irish shelters require a home check (often phone or video) and an adoption contract. Animals are vaccinated, chipped, and registered. Cross-border placements to mainland Europe require the rabies titer test (TRACES system).

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bagpuss, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bagpuss?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Mayo SPCA handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bagpuss on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bagpuss if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Mayo SPCA 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Bagpuss 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 Bagpuss 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 Mayo SPCA early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bagpuss 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 (EN). 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.