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Butternut

Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Puppy

🧡 Meet Butternut – Ready for a Fresh Start 🧡 Butternut’s story could have been so different. This handsome boy came to RSPCA Bluebell Ridge from our colleagues at RSPCA Finsbury Animal Hospital after he was found near some bins, looking very unwell. It was suspected that he had eaten something toxic while desperately searching for food to survive. Thankfully, with the wonderful care he received, Butternut made a full recovery and is now ready to leave his difficult past behind and begin the happy future he deserves. Despite everything he has been through, Butternut has remained a gentle and affectionate soul. He can be a little timid in busy or noisy environments, so he’s looking for a calm home where he can settle in at his own pace. Once he feels safe and comfortable, his sweet personality truly shines, and he becomes a loving companion who will melt your heart. Butternut is cat friendly and could happily live with another feline friend. He does have a playful side, so any resident cat would need to be tolerant of his youthful enthusiasm or equally keen to join in the fun. After such a difficult start to life, Butternut deserves a family who will never let him wonder where his next meal is coming from again. He deserves a warm bed, a full tummy, and people who will love him for the wonderful boy he is. Could you offer this sweet lad the loving forever home he’s been waiting for? Butternut is ready to start his next chapter—could it be with you? Scroll through the gallery of images above or click to open Not ready to adopt? Please donate to help the pets in need today. APPLICATION TO ADOPT A CAT or KITTENPlease complete this application so we can learn about your home, lifestyle, and experience with cats - as well as know what you’re looking for in a cat/kitten. Please note that you MUST be over 18 to submit an application for adoption. Please fill in the information below: Have you seen a cat/ kitten that you’re interested in?(Required)Your details. Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone/ mobile(Required)Address(Required) Street Address City County Postcode Your homeDo you:(Required) Own your home Rent your home Live in shared accommodation If you rent, have you got written permission from your landlord? Yes - you will be required to provide evidence No Do you have a garden?(Required) Yes No Communal How would the cat access the outdoors?(Required)Are you willing to have a litter tray indoors?(Required)Who lives at home?Number of adults(Required)Number of children(Required)Ages of childrenHave the children previously lived with cats?Any visiting children?(Required) Yes No If yes, please state their agesAre you planning to move home in the next 6 months?(Required) Yes No Are you planning to go on holiday in the next 3 months?(Required) Yes No Have you any other big life changes planned in the next six months?(Required) Yes No How many hours a day will the cat be left on it's own?(Required)How often will this be?(Required)About youTell us about your experience with catsPlease tell us about your experience with cats(Required)Do you own any other animals?(Required) Yes No If yes, please provide details (example: dog, breed, age etc)Have they lived with other cats before?(Required) Yes No Are they neutered?(Required) Yes No N/A What vet are you registered with?(Required)Please tell us about each member of your household and the role they will play in the day to day care of the animal you are interested in:(Required)Your ideal catI need an indoor only cat(Required) Yes No I would like(Required) Male Female Either I would like a(Required) Kitten Juvenile Adult Senior Can live with cats?(Required) Yes No Can live with dogs?(Required) Yes No Would you consider one of our extra special cats (eg: timid, disabled, bonded pair, feral):(Required)Anything else we should know when considering your application?(Required)DeclarationConsent(Required) By ticking this box you verify that all the above information is true and accurate, you agree to the RSPCA Adoption processes and that you’re happy to have a home visit.Your informationThe information you have provided on this form will be used by the RSPCA for the purposes of facilitating your application to adopt a pet. We will not use your personal information for any other purpose without prior notice to you and we will not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.Can we keep in touch?(Required) Post Email Text Phone No, Thank You We’d love to keep you updated about our fundraising activities, products and ways in which you can support us to help animals. Please tell us how you would like to hear from us:How did you hear about us?(Required) Previous adopter Word of mouth Social media RSPCA member Other CAPTCHA Δ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM VISITING US The shelter is open from everyday. You must have an appointment booked after applying to adopt in order to meet the animals. You are welcome to drop off donations at any time or come into our reception office with any enquiries. CONTACTING US RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of SussexBraypool LanePatchamBrightonEast SussexBN1 8ZH (between 10.30am and 4pm) Cruelty line: We are constantly striving to improve all aspects of our work. If you feel we haven’t got something right we have a Branch Complaints Policy to address any issues. For further information about how we manage your data, please read our privacy policy. Registered Charity No. 206630. Copyright RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex 2026. All rights reserved. Website built with ♥ by JooJoo Creative Play the RSPCA Brighton and Bluebell Ridge Lottery Support local animals in need AND be in with a chance to win a monthly JACKPOT of £25,000!!! Plus other prizes 🐾💙 You can now play from just £1 a week, helping us continue rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals across our community. Find out more here.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex
Living with Butternut
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed Cat

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Bringing Butternut home

What you'll need for Butternut in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Butternut

What life with Butternut looks like

Butternut is a large puppy/kitten mixed breed cat dog waiting at RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex in United Kingdom.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇧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 Butternut, answered.

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