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Mixed Breed · Male

Jack was found abandoned on the street in a state of severe neglect. When he arrived at one of our shelters, he was very weak and had difficulty breathing. His bronchitis was so severe that he needed help even to eat. Jack is an adult cat, although we were unable to determine his exact age. In addition to his severe respiratory problem, he had a severely swollen and ulcerated eye: a spikelet had remained inside, while a piece of grass had become stuck in his nose. He underwent several courses of antibiotics, aerosol treatments, and specific care. Today, finally, his chronic bronchitis has improved, but his bronchi are still very damaged and need attention and monitoring. Jack is also FeLV positive, a condition that makes it even more difficult to find a family for him. Despite everything he has been through, Jack has not lost the most important thing: his trust in people. He is a very sweet, affectionate, and sociable cat who loves to be with people and be cared for. With a long-distance adoption, you can help Jack continue his treatment, ensuring him the necessary medication, visits, therapies, and everything he needs. For a cat like Jack, who has experienced abandonment, knowing he can count on someone can really make a difference.

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Jack è stato recuperato per strada, abbandonato e in condizioni di forte degrado. Quando è arrivato in uno dei nostri rifugi, era molto debilitato e respirava con grande difficoltà. La sua bronchite era così grave che aveva bisogno di essere aiutato persino per riuscire a mangiare. Jack è un gatto adulto, anche se non siamo riusciti a stabilire con precisione la sua età. Oltre al grave problema respiratorio, aveva un occhio fortemente gonfio e ulcerato: al suo interno era rimasta una spiga, mentre un filo d’erba si era incastrato nel naso. Ha dovuto affrontare diverse terapie antibiotiche, aerosol e cure specifiche. Oggi, finalmente, la bronchite cronica è migliorata, ma i suoi bronchi sono ancora molto provati e hanno bisogno di attenzioni e controlli. Jack è inoltre FeLV positivo, una condizione che rende ancora più difficile trovare per lui una famiglia. Eppure, nonostante tutto quello che ha vissuto, Jack non ha perso la cosa più bella: la fiducia nelle persone. È un gatto dolcissimo, affettuoso e socievole, che ama stare in compagnia e lasciarsi accudire. Con un’adozione a distanza puoi aiutare Jack a continuare il suo percorso di cura, garantendogli farmaci, visite, terapie e tutto ciò di cui ha bisogno. Per un gatto come Jack, che ha conosciuto l’abbandono, sapere di poter contare su qualcuno può fare davvero la differenza.

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Location
🇮🇹Rome
Shelter
Lega del Cane
Living with Jack
  • ✓Neutered
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Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Jack home

What you'll need for Jack 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.

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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 Jack

What life with Jack looks like

Jack is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at Lega del Cane in Rome.

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 Italy

Italian canili require adopters to sign a stewardship contract (affido) and may retain the right to verify the animal's wellbeing post-adoption. Animals are chipped and sterilized before leaving (Legge 281/91). Public canili rifugio typically waive adoption fees.

Rome, Italy — browse more cats in Italy.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jack, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Jack?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Lega del Cane handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Jack on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Jack if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Lega del Cane 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Jack 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 Jack 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 Lega del Cane early rather than rehoming privately; they know Jack 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 (IT). 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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