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Adopt Squirrel & Rusty

Mixed Breed Cat · Unknown · Senior · 13 years

Squirrel is a handsome 12 yr old tabby, and his best friend is the gorgeous ginger lad Rusty, aged 13 yrs. They are looking for a forever home together after their previous owner became too poorly to care for them. They are sweet-natured and would love a calm, quiet home, with a nice safe garden where they can enjoy the sunny weather. They are quite vocal when they want attention, so their new family will need to be patient with them.

Size
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Animals In Need Northants
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Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Squirrel & Rusty home

What you'll need for Squirrel & Rusty 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 Squirrel & Rusty

What life with Squirrel & Rusty looks like

Squirrel & Rusty is a senior mixed breed cat cat waiting at Animals In Need Northants in United Kingdom.

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 — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇬🇧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 Squirrel & Rusty, answered.

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