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Toby

Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Adult · 5 years

Meet our lovely Toby, a handsome 5-year-old boy who is ready to find a special home to call his own.Toby is a friendly, inquisitive chap who will always jump down to greet you when you arrive. He loves being involved in whatever is going on around him and is more than happy to jump up onto your lap for some fuss and attention. He’s a lovely boy with a curious nature and plenty of affection to give.Toby is FIV positive, but this certainly doesn’t stop him from enjoying life! We are looking for a home where he can have access to the outdoors in the form of a secure garden, allowing him to enjoy some fresh air and explore safely.He could potentially share his home with sensible secondary school-aged children.Toby is a wonderful little character who has so much love to give. Could you be the one to offer this special boy his happily ever after?Please complete the application form below

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

RSPCA Northamptonshire Branch

Living with Toby

✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

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About Toby

What life with Toby looks like

Toby is an adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at RSPCA Northamptonshire Branch 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 Toby, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Toby?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. RSPCA Northamptonshire Branch handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Toby on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Toby if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — RSPCA Northamptonshire 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Toby 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 Toby 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 Northamptonshire Branch early rather than rehoming privately; they know Toby 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.