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Adopt Gigi

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Gigi could live with children aged 10+. She could potentially live with other animals and is looking for an indoor-only home. Gigi is a lovely, sweet girl who takes a little while to come out of her shell. She is a shy lady initially, but loves her food and catnip and so can often be persuaded to make friends! Once she is comfortable, she loves human attention and being made a fuss of and enjoys being in the company of those she’s familiar with. Gigi has previously lived in a very busy home. We feel she would be better suited to a calm and quiet environment where she can have her own space and adjust to her new surroundings at her own pace, with a family who can offer her the time, patience and understanding she needs whilst she settles in and builds her confidence. She has previously lived with other cats and a dog who she was said to get on well with, so she could potentially live with other animals again with slow, careful introductions. Gigi arrived into our care with her young kittens, which she found very overwhelming and stressful. Now that she has been spayed, she is more than ready to find a forever family to enjoy her life with as she deserves, being spoilt rotten without the worries of pregnancy or caring for kittens. We have no doubt this lovely little lady will make a wonderful addition to her forever home. Gigi arrived into our care with some alopecia and a hotspot. Whilst these issues resolved with no veterinary treatment needed, any potential rehomers should be aware that this may have implications for pet insurance. The rehoming team will discuss this in more detail with any successful applicants.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧Newcastle
Shelter
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter
Living with Gigi
  • Spayed
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter · NewcastleLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Gigi home

What you'll need for Gigi 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 Gigi

What life with Gigi looks like

Gigi is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter in Newcastle.

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 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 Gigi, answered.

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