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Goku

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Goku could live with children aged 14+ and requires an indoor-only environment. Goku is a sweet and sensitive boy who took a little while to adjust to the shelter environment. He is easily overwhelmed and so really struggled initially with all of the strange new noises and things around him. He spent a lot of time hiding away in his safe spaces and feeling very unsure of our staff. However, as time has gone on and Goku has begun to feel more comfortable, with the patience and understanding of our dedicated team, he has been letting his guard down, revealing more and more of his true, lovely character every day. He is now showing us his playful side and how much he enjoys interacting with toys. He also loves when his human friends sit calmly and quietly with him and he will now even climb onto our laps and purr away whilst getting a fuss! Goku has been used to a quiet home previously and, since he struggles with change, would definitely be best suited to a calm and quiet home environment again. He needs a family who can offer him the time, patience and understanding he needs whilst he builds his confidence and adapts to his new surroundings. He has been such a brave lad during his stay with us and has made great progress here at the shelter, it is obvious that he is a social boy underneath his initial anxieties and he just needs a little time to find his feet and settle in. We have no doubt that he will only continue to go from strength-to-strength once in the safety and security of a loving forever home. It has been an absolute pleasure to watch Goku’s development and we can’t wait to see him spoilt rotten, living his best life – as he deserves – with his forever family. Goku has required treatment for a brief period of vomiting. Whilst now resolved, any potential rehomers should be aware that this is likely to be classed as a pre-existing condition and won’t be covered by pet insurance. The rehoming team will discuss Goku’s veterinary history in further detail with any successful applicants.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇧Newcastle
Shelter
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter
Living with Goku
  • Neutered
Cared for by Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter · NewcastleLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Goku home

What you'll need for Goku 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
    Editor's pick

    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 Goku

What life with Goku looks like

Goku 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.

Newcastle, United Kingdom browse more cats in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Goku, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Goku?
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 Goku on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Goku 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 Goku 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 Goku 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 Goku 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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