Not confirmed since October 23, 2026

Ludwig

Mixed Breed · Male

Ludwig STRICTLY INDOOR ONLY Ludwig arrived with us as part of our big intake of 62, and this lovely boy has shown us what a character he is since the day he arrived. It’s safe to say he has earned himself a major soft spot amongst the volunteers! 🥰 Ludwig is a soft-natured, gentle and easygoing boy who enjoys both his feline friends and his people. He has such a lovely balance to his personality, he’s happy to get involved with some play and exploring, but he’s equally content finding a cosy spot beside one of his friends and settling down for a snooze. 🐾 He can also be quite the chatty boy, and it’s one of those little quirks about Ludwig that makes him so endearing. He certainly isn’t afraid to let you know when he has something to say! 😹 And when it comes to food, Ludwig is definitely a boy who loves his grub! 🍗 He’s always happy when something tasty is on the menu. We really think Ludwig would make an amazing companion or family pet. He’s gentle, affectionate, playful and wonderfully easygoing, with a lovely personality that we’ve all come to adore. Having come from a situation where he was living alongside 61 other cats, Ludwig is very used to feline company. We feel he would settle best in his forever home with one of his friends from the rescue, or alongside another friendly and playful cat. Could Ludwig be the lovely boy you’ve been waiting for? 🏡❤️

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇮🇪Belfast

Shelter

Almost Home Animal Rescue NI

Living with Ludwig

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Bringing Ludwig home

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About Ludwig

What life with Ludwig looks like

Ludwig is a large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI in Belfast.

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 Ludwig, answered.

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