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Ophelia

Mixed Breed Cat · Female · Adult · 5 years

Meet Ophelia 🐾Ophelia is a beautiful, sweet-natured girl who may be a little shy when you first meet her, but once she gets to know you, she truly blossoms into a wonderful snuggle bug.She has a gentle and loving personality and would love a home where she can take her time to settle in and build a bond with her new family. Ophelia has previously lived happily alongside other cats and could potentially share her new home with another feline friend following careful introductions.Ophelia will need access to the outdoors, so she can enjoy exploring whenever she fancies. She could potentially live with cat-savvy children who understand that she may need a little space and patience while she settles in.This lovely girl has a few favourite things — wet food, cosy spots and being up high, where she can relax and keep an eye on the world around her!If you're looking for a sweet companion who has lots of love to give once she trusts you, Ophelia could be the perfect addition to your family.

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧Saint Columb
Shelter
RSPCA Cornwall Branch
Living with Ophelia
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by RSPCA Cornwall Branch · Saint ColumbLearn about Mixed Breed Cat →
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Bringing Ophelia home

What you'll need for Ophelia in week one.

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  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 Ophelia

What life with Ophelia looks like

Ophelia is a adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at RSPCA Cornwall Branch in Saint Columb.

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 United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

Saint Columb, United Kingdom — browse more cats in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ophelia, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ophelia?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. RSPCA Cornwall Branch handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ophelia on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ophelia if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — RSPCA Cornwall Branch 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Ophelia 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 Ophelia 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 RSPCA Cornwall Branch early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ophelia 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.
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