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Bea

Mixed Breed Cat · Female · Adult · 5 years

Bea is a very special girl who has had a difficult start in life, and she is now looking for a loving, patient home where she can finally feel safe and secure.New people and new experiences can be a little scary for Bea at first, so she needs a quiet home and a family who will give her plenty of time and space to settle in at her own pace. She isn't a cat who will necessarily show you her true personality straight away, but she is already beginning to show us that she enjoys being around people and is slowly growing in confidence.With patience, understanding and lots of gentle encouragement, we hope Bea will continue to discover just how wonderful life can be. She has already come such a long way, and it would be lovely to see her continue that journey in a home where she can relax, feel loved and build a special bond with her person.Bea would be happiest in an adult-only home where she can have access to the outdoors and be the only cat. She would also prefer a home without dogs, so she can have the peace and quiet she needs to truly settle.Bea may need a little more time than some cats, but that makes the bond you build with her all the more special. Once she knows she can trust you, we hope she'll be able to show you the loving, gentle girl waiting underneath that initial uncertainty.Bea has been waiting for someone to give her a chance. Could you be the person who shows her that she is finally home?

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧Saint Columb
Shelter
RSPCA Cornwall Branch
Living with Bea
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
Cared for by RSPCA Cornwall Branch · Saint ColumbLearn about Mixed Breed Cat

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Bea home

What you'll need for Bea 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 Bea

What life with Bea looks like

Bea is a adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at RSPCA Cornwall Branch in Saint Columb.

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.

Saint Columb, United Kingdom browse more cats in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bea, answered.

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