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Billy

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

We’re a day late for National Black Cat Day but 12 yr old Billy doesn’t do anything in a hurry ! Billy had been straying for a long time with various people feeding him and no owner to be found. “He is such a chilled out boy, nothing seems to faze him and he takes it all in his stride. He is an affectionate lad with the loudest purr. He is very happy to potter around and find a sunny place to sleep, he has access to the garden at his foster home but after his time straying he would rather be inside so an indoor home would be most acceptable. It’s taken him a while to accept that he is allowed on the sofa and he still just sleeps on the floor most of the time. Billy is very loveable and tends to charm everyone he meets with his gentle ways, he will melt you when you look into those gorgeous yellow eyes!” Concerns were raised when he started to lose weight and condition and was obviously struggling. We’ve had him vet checked and turns out he’s hyperthyroid but, since starting his meds, he looks and feels so much better. It’s lovely to see him getting a shine on his coat and a spring back in his step. His foster-dad has done such a great job getting him healthy again. He just needs his liquid Thyronorm twice a day and annual blood tests – BWCR will cover the cost of these at Fernlea vets. Oh and a lovely retirement home as he definitely deserves some spoiling now. He’s not met any children but older ones should be ok as he’s so chilled and we don’t know what he’s like with other cats. Neutered, chipped with 5 weeks free insurance. Please mail us at with your ADDRESS and CONTACT NUMBER for our handsome void 🙂

Size

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Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Bristol and Wales Cat Rescue

Living with Billy

✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with cats
✕Good with kids

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About Billy

What life with Billy looks like

Billy is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at Bristol and Wales Cat Rescue in United Kingdom.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇬🇧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 Billy, answered.

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