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Benny is dreaming of a loving home

Mixed Breed · Male

Benny is a lovely cat who needs a calm environment to settle down. Ben has been on his own for a long time with no one taking much notice of him. He’s been passed between various people quite a few times in a very short period of time before he came to us @ Stokey Cats and Dogs. He was unsettled, shy, scared, nervous, and obviously un-neutered. A couple of months later, Benny started showing his lovely character and friendly personality but he is still shy and a bit nervous, especially with people that he doesn’t know. He loves attention and fuss but he’s shy and not sure if he can let his guard down. We are looking for a calm home, with adults only or older children/teenagers who will give Benny time and space to settle down. Benny is quite happy being indoor-only so we are happy to consider an indoor-only home however please get familiar with our policy of “indoor-only cats” prior to applying to avoid disappointment. Our rehoming policy of indoor-only cats: Please note that adopting an indoor-only cat means that windows/doors cannot be left open in any room to which the cat has access. We suggest child locks in the windows so the cat can’t push windows wider than they are set and can’t escape. Unfortunately, cats cannot be trained to be indoor-only – they must be supervised. We rehome cats as indoor-only if they were indoor so far or have health issues, are older or their character/temperament is such that allows them to be happy indoors. Additionally, all members of the house (and visitors) must agree to keep doors and windows closed or secured. If there is a balcony it must be fully cat-proofed (netting all the way) so the cat cannot jump out and injure himself or die.

Size
Age
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Stokey Cats and Dogs
Living with Benny is dreaming of a loving home
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Stokey Cats and Dogs · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Benny is dreaming of a loving home home

What you'll need for Benny is dreaming of a loving home 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 is dreaming of a loving home

What life with Benny is dreaming of a loving home looks like

Benny is dreaming of a loving home is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Stokey Cats and Dogs 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 Benny is dreaming of a loving home, answered.

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