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Adopt Pickles

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

Pickles is a stunning girl who is always ready to greet you when you enter her room. She is is very friendly and affectionate, loves playing and getting treats. She is very sociable and loves to chatter away! She came from a single cat household and kept as indoor. She would be suited to a home with children who have a sensible approach to cats. 🌟AN APPLICATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED TO BE CONSIDERED🌟 We are open Wednesdays and Saturdays from . If you are interested in offering this cat a home and you meet the criteria listed, then please click on the following link to complete an online application or visit us during the above days and times. If you are being considered, we will be in touch to arrange an appointment for you to meet the cat and start the rehoming process.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇧Belfast
Shelter
Mid Antrim Animal Sanctuary
Living with Pickles
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Mid Antrim Animal Sanctuary · BelfastLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Pickles home

What you'll need for Pickles 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
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    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 Pickles

What life with Pickles looks like

Pickles is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Mid Antrim Animal Sanctuary 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 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.

Belfast, United Kingdom browse more cats in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pickles, answered.

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