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Julien

Mixed Breed · Male

Julien sis an older cat that turned up at a property. He is FIV+ and has sun damage on his ears so the vet has recommended cutting them off to stop the cancer spreading and developing. He had his ears cleaned and eyes cleaned too as he was in a bit of a rough state. Although he’s had what seems to be a pretty tough life so far, Julien is super friendly. He is extremely affectionate and loves cuddles. I have no doubt he would fit into any family easily, he is outgoing and confident. He briefly met my friend’s cats and was fine, he has since been separated from them to be introduced slowly. We’ve done supervised outdoor time after his surgery but he’s got no interest in staying outside, he’s become a real couch cat! I haven’t seen him interact with dogs or children but I imagine he would be ok with children. He is very very very affectionate. He loves sleeping on your lap, being carried and constant pets! He would need a home that wants a very affectionate cat. He makes a lot of chirping noises, he’s quite vocal, it’s very sweet. He is extremely food driven! He loooooves his dinner. We haven’t seen the playful side of him yet but he has been recovering well from his surgery. He has been on antibiotics for an ear infection, we dewormed him last week. He’s had feeding puzzles to keep him busy and is quite smart. Due to bieng FIV positive, Julien will have to be an indoor only cat

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Location

🇮🇪Cork

Shelter

West Cork Animals

Living with Julien

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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Listed 3 days ago

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About Julien

What life with Julien looks like

Julien is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at West Cork Animals in Cork.

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 Ireland

Irish shelters require a home check (often phone or video) and an adoption contract. Animals are vaccinated, chipped, and registered. Cross-border placements to mainland Europe require the rabies titer test (TRACES system).

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Frequently asked

Adopting Julien, answered.

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