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Picante

Mixed Breed · Female · Kitten · 4 months

When this pretty girl found herself in our care, she was very unsure of her environment and had trouble trusting people. She could be a little spicy (hence her name!) and did not enjoy being handled. Picante went into foster with one of our experienced fosterers, Anne. Thanks to Anne’s patience and giving Picante the time and space she needed, she has learnt to trust people and become more confident in herself and her surroundings. However, she can still become nervous and hide when someone or something unfamiliar enters her environment. Her new home should therefore be able to give her the patience, time and space she needs to settle in at her own pace.Once she is comfortable with someone, Picante loves playing with them. Once she has burned off some energy, she is happy to come over for a cuddle and settle down to watch TV or simply watch the world go by through the window. She can be a little mouthy during play, but is easily redirected onto a toy. Picante has been introduced to an older child. Although she was initially unsure, she soon became more comfortable and engaged with her once they started playing with Picante and her toys. Picante could potentially live with older children over the age of 10 years, who have experience with cats and understand that she will need time and patience to settle into a new environment. It is unknown how would react around other animals.

Size
Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
🇮🇪
Shelter
USPCA
Living with Picante
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by USPCALearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Picante home

What you'll need for Picante 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 Picante

What life with Picante looks like

Picante is a puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at USPCA.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇮🇪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 Picante, answered.

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