Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Dolly

Mixed Breed · Female

Dolly Meet Dolly, who arrived into our care in April and what a little pocket rocket she is! Dolly is a young girl full of personality. She loves attention and affection, happily soaking up all the pets she can get. She also has a playful side and enjoys a good mess around with her toys, especially when catnip is involved.🥰 She’s a girl who knows her own mind and has a bit of a refined taste when it comes to dinnertime. When she’s not playing or seeking attention, she enjoys curling up in her bed, content to watch the world go by in her own cosy little spot. Dolly would thrive in a settled home environment as the only cat where she can be truly loved, spoiled, and pampered just as she deserves. 🏡🐾

Size
—
Age
—
Location
🇮🇪Belfast
Shelter
Almost Home Animal Rescue NI
Cared for by Almost Home Animal Rescue NI · BelfastLearn about Mixed Breed →
More cats in Belfast →More cats in Ireland →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Dolly home

What you'll need for Dolly in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

    View on Amazon→
    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

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

    View on Amazon→
    €18–25
  3. 03
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

    View on Amazon→
    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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

    View on Amazon→
    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

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

    View on Amazon→
    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

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

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Dolly

What life with Dolly looks like

Dolly is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI in Belfast.

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).

Belfast, Ireland — browse more cats in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Dolly, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Dolly?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Almost Home Animal Rescue NI handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Dolly on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Dolly if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Almost Home Animal Rescue NI 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 Dolly 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 Dolly 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 Almost Home Animal Rescue NI early rather than rehoming privately; they know Dolly 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.
You might also like

More Mixed Breed pets

Seymour and Snickers, male young Mixed Breed for adoption at Cheltenham Animal Shelter (GAWA)
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Seymour and Snickers

Mixed Breed

1 yearMale
Honey, female 7yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Cheltenham Animal Shelter (GAWA)
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Honey

Mixed Breed

7 yearsFemale
Poupoule, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Au Service des Animaux 06
🇫🇷France

Poupoule

Mixed Breed

Male

More from Almost Home Animal Rescue NI

Roosters and hens (5 months), puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Belfast
🇮🇪Belfast, Ireland

Roosters and hens (5 months)

Mixed Breed · tiny

5 monthsUnknown
Nyoka, female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Belfast
🇮🇪Belfast, Ireland

Nyoka

Mixed Breed

10 yearsFemale
Chinny, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Belfast
🇮🇪Belfast, Ireland

Chinny

Mixed Breed

10 yearsMale
Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

Pepsi, female puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Mayo SPCA, F35 A008
🇮🇪F35 A008, Ireland

Pepsi

Mixed Breed

4 monthsFemale
Dolly, female young Mixed Breed for adoption at Mayo SPCA, F35 A008
🇮🇪F35 A008, Ireland

Dolly

Mixed Breed

1 yearFemale
Brenda & Boris, male puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Belfast
🇮🇪Belfast, Ireland

Brenda & Boris

Mixed Breed · large

6 monthsMale
Hetti, female puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Belfast
🇮🇪Belfast, Ireland

Hetti

Mixed Breed

4 monthsFemale
Nessa & Stacey, puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Belfast
🇮🇪Belfast, Ireland

Nessa & Stacey

Mixed Breed · large

10 monthsUnknown
Nisha, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Belfast
🇮🇪Belfast, Ireland

Nisha

Mixed Breed

Female

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →