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Rua & Dubh

Mixed Breed · Male

Rua and Dubh need a new home through no fault of their own. Dubh is a lap cat. He loves to cuddle and kneed and curl up on my lap while his owners reads or watches a movie. His favourite place to fall asleep is tucked into someone even if they are strangers (although he can be quite skittish at first). He loves springs too and watching the bird channels lol he gets acne but I got a topical wash for that. Rua is an energetic adventure cat. He loves exploring and chasing things. I think he’d love to be an outdoor cat haha I do bring him to the park on a lead or out in his carrier and he loves it! Big fan of treats and lasers. He’s also very cuddly!

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇮🇪Dublin
Shelter
Cats Aid
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rua & Dubh home

What you'll need for Rua & Dubh 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
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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 Rua & Dubh

What life with Rua & Dubh looks like

Rua & Dubh is a large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Cats Aid in Dublin.

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).

Dublin, Ireland — browse more cats in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rua & Dubh, answered.

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