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Spud is looking for a very special home

Mixed Breed Cat · Unknown · Young · 1 year

Spud is a confident, characterful boy looking for an indoor-only, adult-only home where he can enjoy life to the fullest. He will need a large home or access to a secure catio, giving him plenty of space to explore, play, and relax safely. Spud must be the only cat in the home, as he prefers not to share his space with other felines. He also isn't suitable for a home with children and will do best in a calm, predictable environment. One of Spud's favourite things is dogs — he genuinely enjoys their company! However, his enthusiasm can sometimes be a little over the top, so any canine housemates will need regular breaks. For this reason, Spud will require his own room and/or catio, allowing everyone some downtime when needed. Spud is an FHV-1 (feline herpesvirus) carrier, and as a result he has some scarring to his eyes. This is a lifelong condition but is manageable, and the team will be happy to discuss this further with prospective adopters. With the right setup and understanding, Spud will make a fun, entertaining indoor companion with lots of personality.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
GSPCA Guernsey
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Cared for by GSPCA Guernsey · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed Cat

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Spud is looking for a very special home home

What you'll need for Spud is looking for a very special home 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 Spud is looking for a very special home

What life with Spud is looking for a very special home looks like

Spud is looking for a very special home is a large young adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at GSPCA Guernsey in United Kingdom.

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 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Spud is looking for a very special home, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Spud is looking for a very special home?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. GSPCA Guernsey handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Spud is looking for a very special home on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Spud is looking for a very special home if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — GSPCA Guernsey 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 Spud is looking for a very special home 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 Spud is looking for a very special home 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 GSPCA Guernsey early rather than rehoming privately; they know Spud is looking for a very special home 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 (the shelter's own language). 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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