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Adopt Derek

Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Kitten · 4 months

Breed: Domestic Short Hair Vaccinated Neutered Microchipped Flea and Worm Treatment 5 Weeks FREE Agria Insurance We’re excited to introduce Derek, one of two beautiful kitten siblings who have recently come into our care (alongside his sister Daisy). Derek is an all black cat who is very sleek and curious. Derek will thrive in a home that offers: • Patience and gentle encouragement • Plenty of play, enrichment, and affection • A safe indoor environment (or secure outdoor access once old enough) • A family who understands that rescue kittens may take time to trust and flourish If you’d like to express interest in adopting Derek, Daisy, or potentially both, please get in touch by filling out the below form. Please note that if you’re only interested in adopting one of the siblings, you will need to have another cat in the house as they are used to each other’s company. If you would like to apply to adopt Derek please complete an application form and we will be in touch to arrange a home check. Or GO BACK to view the other pets available for adoption.

Size
Age
Kitten · 4 months
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Saving Strays Animal Rescue
Living with Derek
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by Saving Strays Animal Rescue · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed Cat

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Derek home

What you'll need for Derek 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
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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 Derek

What life with Derek looks like

Derek is a puppy/kitten mixed breed cat cat waiting at Saving Strays Animal Rescue in United Kingdom.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇬🇧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 Derek, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Derek?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Saving Strays Animal Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Derek on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Derek if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Saving Strays Animal 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Derek 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 Derek 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 Saving Strays Animal Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Derek 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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