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Adopt Bobby

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Meet Bobby. He is approx. 4/5 years old. He has no sight. Bobby is the most adaptable cat I’ve ever been privileged to care for (says his fosterer). He is very easy going with a very placid nature. He maps his space in approx. 7-10days. He has safe spaces in every zone. He moves with ease once confident in his space. Bobby adores affection & will seek you out. He currently has exposure to other cats, and calm dogs. He has adjusted so quickly & loves to sleep in his favourite spot in the centre of the home where he experiences it all with his foster family. He is very easily handled and a gentle soul. A very special home will adore this brave boy❤️. He experiences love through touch, sound and without touching he feels you’re close. A truly magical cat 🐈 Cat Adoption Application DAFM No KPT 200001C

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇮🇪Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Shelter
Laois SPCA
Living with Bobby
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Cared for by Laois SPCA · Portlaoise, Co. LaoisLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 days 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
  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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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

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

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    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 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 — 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).

Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland browse more cats in Ireland.

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. Laois SPCA 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 — 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 €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 Laois SPCA 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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