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ALFRED

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

12 years old Male Can live with children 5+ years Can possibly live with a friendly dog Can live with other cats Microchipped, neutered, vaccinated, FIV/FeLV negative, flea & worm treated and vet checked. Handsome Alfred is a very sweet and affectionate gentleman who loves to curl up on your knee for a cuddle. We believe Alfred has arthritis and is currently on daily pain relief for this. Please note all our cats advertised are ready for rehoming so please only apply if you are ready to adopt. There is no minimum adoption donation for Alfred due to his medication. To apply, please submit the form below

Size

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Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Animal Welfare Furness

Living with ALFRED

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Animal Welfare Furness · United Kingdom Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing ALFRED home

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About ALFRED

What life with ALFRED looks like

ALFRED is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at Animal Welfare Furness in United Kingdom.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇬🇧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 ALFRED, answered.

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