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Domestic Shorthair · Male · Adult · 8 years

Meet Benny! This boy may look like a bruiser but he is the soppiest cat you could ever meet! He immediately greets visitors and will climb straight onto your lap and expect strokes almost immediately, licking you on the hand to prompt you into action if you stop. He may be a bit of an older lad but he is still incredibly active and loves to chase and play with his string toy. Benny is quite the foodie and enjoys various treats and snacks. He is very good at enrichment feeders and picked them up straight away. Benny can be a bit wary around loud noises and sudden movement but if the home is calm, he should be fine to settle into a quiet corner of the home with lots of cosy hiding places for him. He would be best suited living with a sensible older child who will understand that he will need a bit of time and space to settle before he is ready to make friends. Benny loved being in the garden and once settled will need outside access. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Benny, you can e-mail our rehoming team at to register your interest. e cat you have contacted us about.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Benny
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · LondonLearn about Domestic Shorthair

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Benny home

What you'll need for Benny 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 Benny

What life with Benny looks like

Benny is a medium-sized adult domestic shorthair cat waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

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.

Note from the shelter: Needs understanding owners who will give him time and space to settle

🇬🇧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 Benny, answered.

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