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Adopt Houdini

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Meet Houdini – Your Future Gentle Giant. Looking for a quiet companion with a big heart (and an even bigger appetite)? Then let us introduce you to Houdini. At just 1 year old, this handsome boy is still finding his confidence. He can be a little shy at first, but give him time, patience, and a calm environment, and you’ll see his true personality begin to shine. Once he trusts you, Houdini absolutely lives for a good head scritch… the kind that gets him purring like there’s no tomorrow. As you can see, Houdini is a big boi, and with that comes a healthy love for food, especially anything fishy! Houdini would thrive in a home with someone who understands that love doesn’t always happen instantly. He needs a kind, patient human who will let him settle in at his own pace and give him the space to feel safe. In return, you’ll gain a loyal, affectionate companion who’s well worth the wait. Ideal home: Calm, patient, and understanding Personality: Shy but sweet, affectionate once settled Fun fact: Big appetite, big love for fish! Could you be the one to give Houdini the loving home he deserves?

Size
Extra large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
BARKS — Banbury Animal Rescue
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Cared for by BARKS — Banbury Animal Rescue · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Houdini home

What you'll need for Houdini 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 Houdini

What life with Houdini looks like

Houdini is a extra-large young adult mixed breed cat waiting at BARKS — Banbury Animal Rescue in United Kingdom.

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 Houdini, answered.

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