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Houdini

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Meet the handsome Houdini, he can be nervous at first and may prefer to watch from a safe distance while he gets to know you. New people and unfamiliar environments can be quite overwhelming for him, so he is looking for a patient and understanding home that will give him the time and space he needs to settle in. Once he learns that you’re a friend, his true personality shines through. He then becomes a real lap cat who loves affection and spending time with his favourite people. He’s the kind of cat who forms strong bonds and will happily curl up for cuddles once his confidence grows. He would thrive in a calm, quiet home where he can settle at his own pace and build trust in his new family. For someone willing to give him a chance, the reward is a loving, affectionate companion who is sure to steal your heart Houdini will need to be the only cat in the home due to being a cat flu carrier, because he is a sensitive boy he wouldn’t be able to live with a dog however could live with calm teenagers.

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Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter

Cared for by RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter · United Kingdom Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Houdini home

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About Houdini

What life with Houdini looks like

Houdini is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter 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. RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter 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 — RSPCA Little Valley Animal 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter 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 (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.