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Shirka

Mixed Breed Cat · Female · Kitten

Shirka is a sweet, sensitive little kitten looking for a patient and understanding home alongside her more confident brother, Numinor.Shirka is currently the quieter of the pair and likes to take her time getting to know people. She may move away or find somewhere safe to hide when someone enters her pen, but her curiosity is definitely there. She wants to join in with play and will happily venture out when food arrives, giving little glimpses of the playful kitten waiting to emerge as her confidence grows.She enjoys climbing her cat tree, eats well and is fully litter trained. Most importantly, Shirka finds a great deal of reassurance from Numinor and having her confident brother beside her helps her feel safer as she explores the world.Shirka in a nutshell:Must be rehomed with her brother NuminorSweet but currently quite shyFinds confidence and reassurance from NuminorEnjoys climbing and is interested in playLoves her foodFully litter trainedNeeds plenty of gentle human interaction and positive playtimeWill need a patient family who lets her progress at her own paceShirka may need a little more time than her brother to feel at home, but she has so much potential. With Numinor beside her and a family who can offer kindness, playtime and gentle encouragement, we hope this lovely little girl will gradually come out of her shell and discover just how much fun being part of a family can be.

Size
Age
Kitten
Location
🇬🇧Saint Columb
Shelter
RSPCA Cornwall Branch
Living with Shirka
  • Spayed
Cared for by RSPCA Cornwall Branch · Saint ColumbLearn about Mixed Breed Cat

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Shirka home

What you'll need for Shirka 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 Shirka

What life with Shirka looks like

Shirka is a puppy/kitten mixed breed cat cat waiting at RSPCA Cornwall Branch in Saint Columb.

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 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 Shirka, answered.

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