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Russian Blues in St. John's, right now
We aren't tracking any adoptable Russian Blues in or near St. John's at the moment. Listings update regularly as Newfoundland rescues take in new cats, and a Russian Blue in St. John's typically gets adopted within days of being posted. Browse the full Newfoundland cats list to see Russian Blues in other Newfoundland cities, or save this page and check back soon.
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Adopting a Russian Blue in Newfoundland
The Russian Blue is a quiet, elegant shorthair with a dense silvery-blue double coat and green eyes, originally from the port of Arkhangelsk in northern Russia. The breed is reserved rather than aloof: devoted to its own household, cautious with visitors, and notably sensitive to noise and disruption.
Purebred Russian Blues are rare in Newfoundland rescue, and most cats that get identified as one are simply solid grey Domestic Shorthairs, which is no bad thing. This page gathers any adoptable Russian Blue and Russian Blue-type cat from the NL shelters we cover into one place, refreshed regularly.
What to know before you adopt
These are calm, clean, low-drama cats that suit a quiet home. They bond closely with one or two people and often disappear when the house fills with visitors, so a busy household with young children is not their natural setting. They also dislike changes in routine, which is worth knowing when you plan the first few weeks after adoption: a quiet room, a predictable feeding schedule, and no rush.
The dense double coat sheds moderately and needs only weekly brushing, and it copes very comfortably with a cold Newfoundland house. Some people with mild cat allergies report tolerating the breed better than others, though no cat is truly hypoallergenic. Indoor living is the local norm given winters, roads, and island coyotes, and it suits a cautious cat well.
Looking more broadly? Browse every adoptable cat across the province on Cat Adoption Newfoundland and Labrador.
The rescues that most often list Russian Blues across Newfoundland are St. John's Humane Services. For breed-specific background, the Canadian Cat Association is a useful reference.
Russian Blue Adoption FAQ — St. John's
How many Russian Blues are available for adoption in St. John's?
As of October 2026, there are no Russian Blues listed in St. John's rescue on LocalPetFinder right now — Russian Blues are among the rarer cats in local rescue. Inventory turns over quickly, so setting an alert is the most reliable way to catch one, or consider an adoptable Russian Blue mix.
Where can I adopt a Russian Blue near me in St. John's?
LocalPetFinder lists any adoptable Russian Blue and Russian Blue-type cats from Newfoundland rescue, led by the City of St. John's Humane Services. Purebreds are rare here, so plush solid grey shorthairs are the realistic option and are common in NL shelters. Listings refresh regularly.
Are Russian Blues hypoallergenic?
Not truly, since no cat is. Some allergy sufferers report tolerating the breed better, possibly because the dense coat traps dander closer to the skin, but the effect varies enormously between people. If allergies are the reason you are choosing the breed, spend real time with the individual cat before committing.
Are Russian Blues good with children?
They tend to prefer calm homes. The breed is gentle but reserved and dislikes noise, sudden handling, and disrupted routines, so a household with very young children is often a poor match. Older, quieter children who let a cat come to them on its own terms usually get along with them very well.
How much does it cost to adopt a Russian Blue in St. John's?
Adopting a Russian Blue in St. John's typically costs $100 to $300, and kittens usually carry a premium at $200 to $400. The exact fee varies by rescue, and older cats are often reduced. That fee is not a purchase price. It covers work already done on the cat: spay or neuter, vaccinations, deworming, microchip, and a basic vet workup, which would cost several hundred dollars more if you arranged it yourself after buying. Buying the same breed from a registered breeder generally runs well over $1,000, usually with a waitlist. Ask the rescue what is included before you apply, since a few include extras like a starter bag of food or a first-month insurance trial.
Are these Russian Blue cats for sale in St. John's?
Not for sale, for adoption, which is usually the better deal. Every Russian Blue here comes from a St. John's rescue or shelter, not a breeder, pet store, or classified seller. Adoption fees are typically $100 to $300, with kittens at $200 to $400 and already include vaccinations, deworming, microchip and spay or neuter when age-appropriate, versus roughly $1,000 to $3,000 or more to buy a Russian Blue from a breeder. If you searched "russian blue for sale st. john's" or "russian blue kittens for sale," adopting gets you a healthy, vetted cat for a fraction of the price.
Where can I buy a Russian Blue in St. John's, and should I?
You can buy from a registered breeder, but it is worth weighing against adoption first. A reputable Russian Blue breeder typically charges $1,000 to $3,000 or more and often has a waitlist, while a rescue Russian Blue costs $100 to $300, with kittens at $200 to $400 fully vetted and may be available now. Be cautious of cheap russian blue-for-sale ads on classified sites and marketplaces, which are frequently backyard breeders or kitten-mill resellers with unvetted, sometimes sick animals and no health guarantee. If you do buy, insist on seeing where the kittens were raised and getting vet records. For most families in St. John's, adopting a rescue Russian Blue is cheaper, faster, and gives a cat in need a home.
Are there free Russian Blue cats in St. John's, or russian blues under $500?
Adoption is the closest honest answer, and it is not free. A rescue Russian Blue in St. John's typically costs $100 to $300, with kittens at $200 to $400, which is comfortably under the "$500" people search for. What the fee buys is work already done, the vaccinations, deworming, microchip and spay or neuter, which would cost more than the fee itself if you arranged it yourself, and it is still far below breeder prices. Be wary of genuinely free russian blue listings. An animal advertised free to a good home has usually not been vetted, and free rehoming ads are the route flippers and unregistered breeders use to move animals with no health guarantee and no recourse. Paying a rescue fee buys you a cat someone has already examined, treated, and been honest with you about.
Are there Russian Blue kittens in St. John's, or only adults?
Both, but adults far outnumber kittens, and it is worth knowing that before you start looking. Most Russian Blues arriving in St. John's rescue are adolescents and adults, because that is the age at which first homes tend to give up. Kittens do come through, usually as accidental litters or with a surrendered mother, and they are typically spoken for quickly. Setting an alert beats refreshing the page. It is also worth asking whether you actually want one: an adult arrives with a temperament a foster has already observed and described, where a Russian Blue kitten is a prediction, and for this breed in particular knowing what you are getting is the more useful thing.
Where can I find a Russian Blue near me in St. John's?
Start with the listings on this page, which pull from St. John's rescues and shelters and are refreshed regularly, so what you see is what is genuinely available rather than a stale directory. If nothing suits today, that is normal for this breed: rescue intake is intermittent rather than steady, and a breed with none listed this week often has several next month. Setting an alert beats checking back, and it is worth widening to nearby towns, since most rescues serving St. John's will adopt out across a reasonable driving distance rather than only inside one municipality.