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Mixed Breed · Male · Kitten · 4 months

Ninja&Hottub are a shy pair but once they warm up to you they will purr happily while you give them head scratches. They love to play and are very curious about everything they see, including other cats. Both boys are litter trained. They’ve not been tested around dogs. Ninja loves to hide. Once he’s a bit more comfortable he’s actually quite the adventurous little cat. His favourite place to nap is behind a curtain and he loves to play with you. He loves a good head scratch once he’s comfortable with you. Hot Tub is a very shy kitten. He can get a bit anxious if he doesn’t know where his brother is. He loves to explore and he’s very interested in other cats. He’ll tell you when he wants scratches and if you approach slowly he’ll purr like a diesel engine. Both boys are fully vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. They were very recently given flea and worm medication. Cat Adoption Application DAFM No KPT 200001C

Size
Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
🇮🇪Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Shelter
Laois SPCA
Living with scratches
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Laois SPCA · Portlaoise, Co. LaoisLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing scratches home

What you'll need for scratches 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
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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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    €10–18
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    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 scratches

What life with scratches looks like

scratches is a puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Laois SPCA in Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

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).

Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland browse more cats in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting scratches, answered.

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