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Chester

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

✅ Would prefer a home with children ✅ Neutered, vaccinated and microchipped ✅ Will receive five week's FREE pet insurance Chester is a sweet boy who’s transformed from a shy cat into a cuddle bug. He has a particularly lovely way with children, especially young boys, and will happily seek them out for lap time. He even recognised a young boy who returned to see him and ran straight over for another cuddle! Chester would love a young human to bond with in his forever home. He has a wonderfully nurturing side and enjoys grooming, cuddling, and playing with other cats. He particularly enjoys the company of friendly male cats and a more submissive female, so we'd like his new home to include a compatible feline friend. He may also be able to live with a friendly, cat-savvy dog. We feel Chester would be best suited to an indoor home where he can continue building his confidence, with plenty of play, enrichment, and company. He can still be a little unsure if approached too quickly, but he's come such a long way and is now a mostly confident boy. With a loving family, a compatible cat friend, and plenty of laps, Chester has everything he needs to thrive.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
People
Living with Chester
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Chester home

What you'll need for Chester in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Chester

What life with Chester looks like

Chester is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at People 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 Chester, answered.

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