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Maine Coon · Male · Senior · 11 years

Personality:Handsome Bobby has really been through it over the last few months, his owners health deteriorated so they were no longer able to care for him, and his sister became so poorly she unfortunately had to be put to sleep. Initially Bobby found the cattery environment a little overwhelming but once he didn’t have his sister to hide behind he has blossomed and is a completely different cat. He is now much more confident and social around people, often sat at the front of his unit waiting for staff and volunteers to greet him. Behaviour:Bobby has been under our vet for a little while but is lucky enough to now be spending time in a foster home where he settled straight away. He can often be found snoozing on his fosterers bed or in a sunny spot that he’s found. Despite being an older man, Bobby does enjoy playing with a variety of toys, both with his fosterer and on his own. He loves being groomed daily to maintain his good looks. Please note, successful applicants will be able to meet Bobby in his foster home in the Park Gate area, with a member of the cattery team. Housing:Bobby will need a home with outside access to a private garden. He cannot be homed in the SO20 area of the Test Valley. Children/pets:Bobby will need to be an only pet in an adult only home. He is sensitive to noises so would benefit from a calm and quiet home with a single person or a couple. Vet history:Bobby is neutered, microchipped, flea, wormed and fully vaccinated. Bobby has had several blood tests taken whilst in our care. These show his liver enzymes are slightly elevated. We have carried out further testing which have showed no concerns and no underlying issues at this time. You vet may, or may not, decide to continue with future blood tests. 4 weeks free pet insurance included with adoption. Adoption fee:The adoption fee is £100. If you would like to make an additional donation over and above the adoption fee, this would be hugely appreciated. Additional information:All rented and leasehold properties will require written consent from the property owner or agent. This needs to be in place before completing an application form. If your application is successful, staff will request a copy.We reserve the right to remove a reserve at any stage of the adoption process if we believe it is in the best interest of the cat.Adopters should consider that previous medical conditions will now not be covered by insurance. Adopters are responsible for the on-going medical costs once the animal has been adopted.Due to the high number of applications we receive daily, regrettably we will only be able to contact the successful applicant.Please note you have to be 18+ to apply for an animal. All rented and leasehold properties will require written consent from the property owner or agent. This needs to be in place before completing an application form. If your application is successful, staff will request a copy. We reserve the right to remove a reserve at any stage of the adoption process if we believe it is in the best interest of the cat. Adopters should consider that previous medical conditions will now not be covered by insurance. Adopters are responsible for the on-going medical costs once the animal has been adopted. Due to the high number of applications we receive daily, regrettably we will only be able to contact the successful applicant. Please note you have to be 18+ to apply for an animal.

Size
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark
Living with Bobby
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark · United KingdomLearn about Maine Coon

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Bobby home

What you'll need for Bobby 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
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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
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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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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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

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    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 Bobby

What life with Bobby looks like

Bobby is a senior maine coon cat waiting at RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark in United Kingdom.

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 United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bobby, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bobby?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bobby on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bobby if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Bobby 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 Bobby 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 RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bobby 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.
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