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Virgil

Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Young · 1 year

Personality:Virgil is a lovely boy that can be quite shy at first, but it doesn’t take him long to come around. Once he is comfortable with you he is affectionate and chatty, and runs to greet you at the unit front, especially around feeding time (his favourite time of day). Behaviour:Virgil can usually be found in his cosy bed on the highest shelf. When you enter his unit he might stay hidden for a moment until he realises it is one of his friends. Then he is straight out, chatting away and asking for a small fuss. Virgil’s confidence is growing day by day, and he now enjoys a little walk up and down the cattery floor, before returning to the safety of his unit. Housing:Virgil does prefer the safety of his unit and finds new surroundings a little scary at first, so for this reason he would greatly benefit from his own unused room to initially settle in before exploring the rest of the property, and eventually a garden. He cannot be homed in PO12 area of Gosport. Children/pets:Virgil will need to be the only pet in the household. He could be rehomed with children of primary school age, pending a successful meet. Vet history:Virgil is neutered, microchipped, flea, wormed and fully vaccinated. He has no known medical conditions. 4 weeks free pet insurance included with adoption. Adoption fee:The adoption fee is £100. If you would like to make an additional donation over and above the adoption fee, this would be hugely appreciated.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark
Living with Virgil
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed Cat →

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Virgil home

What you'll need for Virgil 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 Virgil

What life with Virgil looks like

Virgil is a small young adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark 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.

United Kingdom, United Kingdom — browse more cats in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Virgil, answered.

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