Available

Big Bertha

Mixed Breed · Female

Big by name. Big by nature. Absolutely enormous in the affection department. Meet Big Bertha, a gloriously cuddly lump of love who comes equipped with a purr powerful enough to restart a small tractor. Bertha is affectionate, chatty and firmly believes that personal space is a ridiculous concept invented by people who clearly haven’t met her. She’s also a curious little soul, although she does like to assess a situation before committing. Adventurous? Yes. Reckless? Absolutely not. She’s got a figure to maintain and a life to protect. Once Bertha decides you’re her person, congratulations. You’ve acquired a shadow. A rather substantial shadow. One that purrs, talks back and follows you around like an unpaid security guard with attachment issues. She’s got the body of a rugby player, the heart of a marshmallow and the conversational skills of someone who’s had three glasses of wine at a family gathering. 🐈 Must be the only cat in the home 🐕 Can't live with dogs 👧🏻 Can live with older cat savvy children 🌳 Indoor/Outdoor

Size

Large

Age

—

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Mini Beasts Rescue

Living with Big Bertha

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Mini Beasts Rescue · United Kingdom Learn about Mixed Breed →

More cats in United Kingdom →

Listed Today

Bringing Big Bertha home

What you'll need for Big Bertha in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Big Bertha

What life with Big Bertha looks like

Big Bertha is a large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Mini Beasts 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.

United Kingdom, United Kingdom — browse more cats in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Big Bertha, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Big Bertha?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Mini Beasts Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Big Bertha on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Big Bertha if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Mini Beasts 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Big Bertha 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 Big Bertha 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 Mini Beasts Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Big Bertha 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.