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Pippin

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Pippin is a sweet young boy who is beginning to find his feet and show us more of his lovely personality.He can initially feel anxious around unfamiliar people, but once given time and space to settle, Pippin begins to relax and build a bond. He has already made great progress in the cattery and is becoming more comfortable as he gets to know the people around him.Pippin has shown what a well-behaved boy he can be, including being a little superstar during his recent health check. He is eating well, fully litter trained and may be able to share his new home with a calm, cat-friendly dog following careful introductions.**Pippin in a nutshell:*** Sweet and gentle* Can be anxious around new people* Builds bonds given time and patience* Settling well and starting to show his personality* May be able to live with a cat-friendly dog* Eats well and is fully litter trained* Needs a patient family who will let him settle at his own pacePippin may not show you everything he has to offer straight away, but give this sweetheart the chance to get to know you and we think there is a wonderful companion waiting to emerge.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧Saint Columb
Shelter
RSPCA Cornwall Branch
Living with Pippin
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
Cared for by RSPCA Cornwall Branch · Saint ColumbLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Pippin home

What you'll need for Pippin 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 Pippin

What life with Pippin looks like

Pippin is a young adult mixed breed 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 Pippin, answered.

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