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Davy

British Shorthair · Male · Adult · 6 years

This is the dashing Davy! Davy is a delightful chap, who loves a chin and cheek tickle and possess the most amazing tail shimmie to tell you exactly how he is feeling! Davy may be initially a little bit of a worried boy but as soon as he finds his paws and gets to know you he is a wonderful cuddle bug who just wants to be with you. Due to him being easily spooked by noises and finding noisy children frightening in the past, Davy would benefit from living with older school age children who can give him the space and calm interactions that he needs to find his paws in his new home. Davy would very much appreciate access to his own outdoor garden space so he can relax and soak up the sunshine. He also enjoys time on his own outside or helping you with the gardening. If the home is quiet, he can be settled into a quiet corner to begin with, but if the household is a little busier he would benefit from a spare room while he's getting used to things. He is certainly worth the wait!

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Davy
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Davy home

What you'll need for Davy 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
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    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 Davy

What life with Davy looks like

Davy is a large adult british shorthair cat waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

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.

London, United Kingdom browse more cats in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Davy, answered.

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