Not confirmed since October 23, 2026

Lyra

Mixed Breed · Female

Lyra STRICTLY INDOOR ONLY Meet Lyra, our pretty black and white girl. Lyra came into our care as part of the big intake of 62 cats. Lyra is a quiet and reserved girl who can be a little unsure around people. Given the circumstances she has come from, she is still learning that she can feel safe and comfortable around us, and she needs a little time to let her lovely personality shine through.❤️ For now, you’ll often find Lyra happily settled in her radiator bed, watching the world go by from the comfort of her cosy spot. She loves her home comforts and is quite content to sit back and take everything in. She is also a big foodie, and sometimes when she knows her dinner is being prepared, she’ll even sing us a little song to make sure we know she’s ready! 😂 Lyra doesn’t need anything complicated, she just needs someone with a little patience, plenty of love and the understanding to let her settle in her own time. With that, we’re sure we’ll see more and more of her personality blossom as she learns to trust and realises she has nothing to be afraid of. There is a lovely girl waiting to come out of her shell, and we hope someone will give Lyra the time and love she needs to discover just how wonderful life can be. ❤️🐈‍⬛

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇮🇪Belfast

Shelter

Almost Home Animal Rescue NI

Cared for by Almost Home Animal Rescue NI · Belfast Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Lyra home

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About Lyra

What life with Lyra looks like

Lyra 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 Lyra, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lyra?: 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 Lyra on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Lyra 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 Lyra 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 Lyra 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 Lyra 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.