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Sam-I-AM

Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Kitten · 5 months

SAM-I-AM was admitted into our care after he was sadly abandoned outside our centre with his mum and siblings. After spending some time with our animal care team, he is ready to find himself a new home. At present, SAM-I-AM is a timid boy and can be nervous around people who he does not know, he currently does not like to be lifted and handled so will require owners who have experience with nervous cats, who will be able to provide him with a safe and comfortable home, allowing him time to settle. Despite his rough start to life, SAM-I-AM has come on well with our team, he has become more confident with people in the time he has spent with us, allowing for gentle pets and head rubs. He loves his food and treats, which is a wonderful way to help build trust and strengthen your bond with him! We are confident that with time, he will become a great companion for the right family. As he has a more independent nature, once settled, he would be best suited to be able to have the option to explore the outdoors. Due to his temperament, he will need a hands off approach while settling so would not be suited for living with young children. Sam-I-AM could live with other cats with gradual introductions in the home. It is unknown how he would react around dogs.

Size
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Age
Kitten · 5 months
Location
🇮🇪Ireland
Shelter
USPCA
Living with Sam-I-AM
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Sam-I-AM home

What you'll need for Sam-I-AM 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
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    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 Sam-I-AM

What life with Sam-I-AM looks like

Sam-I-AM is a puppy/kitten mixed breed cat 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 Sam-I-AM, answered.

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