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Athena

Mixed Breed · Female · Kitten · 5 months

My name is Athena and I need my new home! Available: 19th November 2026 DOB: Approximately 5 months old Colour: Tabby & White I was handed into the vets and I’m now looking for a loving forever home where I can enjoy life as a much-loved member of the family. I’m looking for a loving home with lots of toys to keep me entertained, cosy places to curl up and, most importantly, a lovely snuggly human lap to call my own. I’m an absolute sweetheart! I can be a little shy when we first meet, but once I’ve learned to trust you, my playful little personality really starts to shine. I love playing with my toys, but I’m just as happy curling up on your lap for a lovely snuggle. I’d also love to keep your feet warm by snuggling up with you in bed at night! I’m a lovely little girl who has lots of love to give once I feel safe and settled. Other cats? With a slow introduction Indoor or outdoor home? Eiither Minimum Adoption Donation: £140

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Age

Kitten · 5 months

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Heronbank Cat Rescue

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About Athena

What life with Athena looks like

Athena is a kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Heronbank Cat Rescue in United Kingdom.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇬🇧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 Athena, answered.

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