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Black Boy

Mixed Breed ยท Male

This beautiful, playful boy was neutered last week and he is ready to start a happy life. Please, contact us on if you can offer him a kind home

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Location
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชGalway
Shelter
Renvyle Cat and Dog Rescue
Living with Black Boy
  • โœ“Neutered
Cared for by Renvyle Cat and Dog Rescueย ยท GalwayLearn about Mixed Breed โ†’

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Black Boy home

What you'll need for Black Boy 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
  2. 02

    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
  5. 05

    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 Black Boy

What life with Black Boy looks like

Black Boy is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Renvyle Cat and Dog Rescue in Galway.

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).

Galway, Ireland โ€” browse more cats in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Black Boy, answered.

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