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Jacob

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Jacob, born 24/7/29, is a neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped special boy who needs to be alone and outside when he wants to, not suitable for a family with children.

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Jacob Född 240729 kastrerad, vaccinerad och idmärkt speciell kille måste få vara ensamktt och ute när han vill ej Barnfamilj

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇸🇪Valbo
Shelter
Gästrike Katthem
Living with Jacob
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Gästrike Katthem · ValboLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Jacob home

What you'll need for Jacob 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 Jacob

What life with Jacob looks like

Jacob is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Gästrike Katthem in Valbo.

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 Sweden

Swedish shelters require an adoption application and home visit. Animals are chipped, vaccinated, and sterilized. Cross-border placements within the EU use the standard pet passport.

Valbo, Sweden — browse more cats in Sweden.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jacob, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Jacob?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Gästrike Katthem handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Jacob on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Jacob if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Gästrike Katthem 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Jacob 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 Jacob 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 Gästrike Katthem early rather than rehoming privately; they know Jacob 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 (SV). 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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