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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 the province are St. John's Humane Services.
Russian Blue Adoption FAQ — Newfoundland and Labrador
How many Russian Blues are available for adoption in Newfoundland and Labrador?
As of September 2026, there are no Russian Blues listed in Newfoundland and Labrador 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 Newfoundland and Labrador?
Adopting a Russian Blue in Newfoundland and Labrador 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.
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Russian Blue adoption by city in Newfoundland and Labrador
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