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Mixed Breed Cat · Male

Hello everyone, My name is Basil and I am a handsome 12-week-old boy My personality: I am a lovely boy, but can be a little reserved at first but once I get to know you I turn into a real purr monster. Playing with feathers is one of my favourite things to do… in fact, I love to play with any toy I get my paws on. I spend a lot of time with my brother Bramble, I really benefit from being with him as it helps my confidence and also his! My ideal home: I would love a home with my brother Bramble, or with another cat as I benefit from being around other cats. I would like a home that is not too lively but with someone who will have time to play and entertain me. I would be happier living with children who are aged 13+ due to my shyness at times. Access to outdoors: Once I am a bit bigger I may like to have a wander around, but I could be just as happy staying indoors. Toileting: I am toilet trained, I prefer wood pellet litter Did you know: 1 in 3000 tortoiseshell cats is male, this is due to genetic mutation! My adoption fee is £175 or £350 with my brother Basil. Bramble – RainRescue

Size
Age
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Rain Rescue
Living with Basil
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Rain Rescue · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed Cat

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Basil home

What you'll need for Basil 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 Basil

What life with Basil looks like

Basil is a adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Rain Rescue 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. Rain Rescue 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 — Rain 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
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 Rain Rescue 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 (the shelter's own language). 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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