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Rua

Mixed Breed ยท Male ยท Senior ยท 14 years

Meet Rua ๐Ÿงก STRICTLY INDOOR ONLY HOME Meet Rua, our striking ginger gentleman who has recently joined us and has settled into cattery life so beautifully. At 14 years old, Rua is a gentle, laid-back big lad who has so much love to give and is now looking for a special retirement home where he can be thoroughly pampered. Rua is happiest when heโ€™s receiving plenty of affection, gentle fusses and a good brush. He has a real appreciation for the finer things in life, particularly his big fluffy bed and cosy blanket, where he can happily snooze away after a busy day of being loved.๐Ÿฅฐ Rua is also a big fan of Lick-e-Lix treats and is always delighted when one makes an appearance! ๐Ÿ˜ป Weโ€™d love nothing more than to find Rua a wonderful forever home where he can spend his golden years feeling safe, settled and, most importantly, loved and adored. This handsome boy deserves to be spoiled rotten, and we know heโ€™ll repay his new family with all the love in the world. ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿพ

Size
Large
Age
Senior ยท 14 years
Location
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชBelfast
Shelter
Almost Home Animal Rescue NI
Cared for by Almost Home Animal Rescue NIย ยท BelfastLearn about Mixed Breed โ†’

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Rua home

What you'll need for Rua in week one.

Hand-picked ยท 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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    โ‚ฌ25โ€“40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    โ‚ฌ18โ€“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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    โ‚ฌ25โ€“45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    โ‚ฌ10โ€“18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    โ‚ฌ10โ€“18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    โ‚ฌ30โ€“60

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About Rua

What life with Rua looks like

Rua is a large senior mixed breed cat waiting at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI in Belfast.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues โ€” keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชAdopting 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).

Belfast, Ireland โ€” browse more cats in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rua, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rua?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Almost Home Animal Rescue NI handles screening and the adoption contract directly โ€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rua on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rua if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad โ€” Almost Home Animal Rescue NI 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 โ‚ฌ100โ€“โ‚ฌ350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Rua 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 โ€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Rua isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work โ€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Almost Home Animal Rescue NI early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rua 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 โ€” 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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