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Basil

Mixed Breed ยท Male

Hi Iโ€™m Basil. Professional charmer, part-time toy enthusiast and full-time centre of attention. ๐Ÿ˜ Iโ€™m a very friendly boy who believes thereโ€™s no better place to be than sitting on your chest, preferably while receiving the admiration I obviously deserve. I love playing with string and my toys, but my real talent is showing off when people come to visit. Why quietly greet guests when you can put on a full performance and make sure everyone knows youโ€™ve arrived? ๐ŸŽญ Iโ€™m also perfectly happy around dogs, they donโ€™t scare me one bit. In fact, Iโ€™m pretty confident I could handle myself if needed. ๐Ÿ˜Ž Basically, Iโ€™m handsome, friendly, fearless and just a little bit obsessed with being the main character. Basil: 10% cat, 90% celebrity. โญ๐Ÿฑ Cat Adoption Application DAFM No KPT 200001

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชPortlaoise, Co. Laois
Shelter
Laois SPCA
Cared for by Laois SPCAย ยท Portlaoise, Co. LaoisLearn about Mixed Breed โ†’
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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Basil home

What you'll need for Basil 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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    โ‚ฌ25โ€“40
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    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    โ‚ฌ18โ€“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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    โ‚ฌ25โ€“45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    โ‚ฌ10โ€“18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    โ‚ฌ10โ€“18
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    โ‚ฌ30โ€“60

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About Basil

What life with Basil looks like

Basil is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Laois SPCA in Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

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 โ€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชAdopting 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).

Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland โ€” browse more cats in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Basil, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Basil?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Laois SPCA handles screening and the adoption contract directly โ€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Basil on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Basil if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad โ€” Laois 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. Plan for an extra โ‚ฌ100โ€“โ‚ฌ350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Basil 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 โ€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Basil isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work โ€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Laois SPCA early rather than rehoming privately; they know Basil 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 โ€” 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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