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Adopt Barley (& Slate) available

Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Kitten · 10 months

Hi... we’re Barely and Slate.We’re not the type to rush up and demand attention (at least not right away). We prefer a softer approach... a slow blink from across the room, a cautious little step forward, and then, when we feel safe, the biggest, warmest cuddle you could imagine.We came into rescue with our siblings after our previous humans could no longer look after us. It was a big change, and we’ve been taking things at our own pace ever since. The good news? We’ve got each other, and that makes everything a little less scary.We’re about 9 months old, which means we’ve grown out of the tiny kitten chaos (mostly...) but still have plenty of playful energy. We love batting toys across the floor, having the occasional zoomie, and then settling down together in our favourite cosy bed for a proper snooze. If there’s a soft blanket involved, even better.We are incredibly sweet and very cuddly once we trust you. And that’s the important bit, we can be a little shy at first. New places and new people take a bit of getting used to, but with a patient, kind human, our personalities really start to shine. When that happens, you’ll see our playful, affectionate, slightly silly sides come out in full force.We’ll need a calm, understanding home with someone who has the time and patience to help us build our confidence. In return, we promise the kind of bond that feels really special, the kind you earn, not rush.We’re also a perfectly matched pair: built-in best friends, expert snugglers, and occasional midnight adventurers. Whether we’re curled up together or quietly exploring, we do life side by side.If you’re the kind of person who believes the shy ones are worth the wait... we think we might be your boys! NAWT Hertfordshire Tylers Way Watford-By-Pass Hertfordshire Watford WD25 8WT Choose an item from our Amazon wish-list and it will come straight to us! Sponsor me and my friends to ensure I am safe and warm until I find a family to call my own.

Size
Tiny
Age
Kitten · 10 months
Location
🇬🇧Watford
Shelter
National Animal Welfare Trust
Living with Barley (& Slate) available
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by National Animal Welfare Trust · WatfordLearn about Mixed Breed Cat

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Barley (& Slate) available home

What you'll need for Barley (& Slate) available in week one.

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  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 Barley (& Slate) available

What life with Barley (& Slate) available looks like

Barley (& Slate) available is a very small puppy/kitten mixed breed cat cat waiting at National Animal Welfare Trust in Watford.

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 Barley (& Slate) available, answered.

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