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Basil

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Although Basil can be very shy when first meeting new people, once he feels comfortable, his loving personality really shines through. He becomes an incredibly affectionate companion who loves being close to his people, enjoys company, and is a real purring machine! Basil is looking for a quiet, indoor-only home with someone who understands that he is shy around people he does not know, that trust takes time, and who is happy to let him settle at his own pace. He would be particularly suited to someone who works from home or is retired, as he loves having company and being near his favourite people throughout the day. In return for a little patience and understanding, Basil has so much love to give. Could you offer this gentle boy the safe, peaceful home he deserves? Basil’s details What is the colour of this cat? Brown tabby What is the sex of this cat? Male When was this cat born? Approximately 1 year old Is the cat vaccinated? Not yet Is the cat microchipped? Yes Is this cat neutered? Yes Is this cat part of a bonded pair? No Is this an indoor-only cat? Yes Is this cat suitable to live with small children? No Is this cat suitable to live with other cats? Unsure Is this cat suitable to live with other pets? Unsure Does this cat have any special needs? No Reference: 26-1022-01

Size

Small

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Feline Friends London

Living with Basil

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

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Bringing Basil home

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About Basil

What life with Basil looks like

Basil is a small young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Feline Friends London in United Kingdom.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Basil, answered.

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