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Alfie

Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Adult · 10 years

Meet Alfie – A Handsome Ginger Gentleman Looking for the Right Home Alfie is a striking 10-year-old ginger boy with plenty of character. Originally from the Middle East, he made the journey to the UK alongside four other cats and is now looking for a special home where he can enjoy life on his own terms. Alfie is comfortable being around people and is always happy to make friends if there's a tasty treat involved—especially his favourite Licki-Lix sticks! While he enjoys human company from a respectful distance, he isn't a cat who likes to be handled or stroked. His ideal family will understand and appreciate that affection isn't his love language and will be happy to let him choose how and when he interacts. We believe Alfie would thrive in a home where he has the freedom to explore outdoors. Although he has previously lived as an indoor cat, he would benefit from access to a safe outdoor environment where he can satisfy his curiosity. His new home should be well away from busy roads, with plenty of gardens, fields or quiet spaces for him to wander safely. Alfie would love a home where he can come and go as he pleases, with the option of returning indoors whenever he wants a rest, a meal or, of course, a few Licki-Lix treats. A cosy place to sleep and people who are happy to let him live life at his own pace are all he'll ask for. If you're looking for an independent companion and can offer Alfie the safe, understanding home he's searching for, he could be the perfect addition to your family.

Size
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇬🇧Egremont
Shelter
Animal Concern Cumbria
Living with Alfie
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Animal Concern Cumbria · EgremontLearn about Mixed Breed Cat

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Alfie home

What you'll need for Alfie in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
    Editor's pick

    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 Alfie

What life with Alfie looks like

Alfie is a adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Animal Concern Cumbria in Egremont.

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.

Egremont, United Kingdom browse more cats in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Alfie, answered.

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