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Donna

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 9 years

Donna is looking for an adult only home with no other pets. She may require outdoor access once settled. Donna is a beautiful girl inside out who has been through a lot recently. Donna arrived in our care in July, she’s come from a multi-cat household but we don’t know any further history. It took Donna a while to start settling in, she was very nervous in our care to begin with, always hiding and hissing and hissing if anyone went too close. Once she started getting used to her surroundings, we started to see the loving girl that she really is. Donna is a friendly, affectionate girl, who loves nothing more than getting fussed. Once she feels comfortable around you and trusts you, she’s happy to hop onto your lap for a cuddle, and starts chatting away asking for attention if she feels like she’s not getting enough! Donna sometimes gets so carried away enjoying cuddles, she gets dribbly. Although Donna has lived with other cats in the past, she’s shown strong dislike to cats in our care, so we believe she would be best suited to a home with no other cats. We don’t know whether Donna has had outdoor access in the past, but she enjoys a wander down our cattery row exploring. We would like to find her a home that’s happy to offer her outdoor access once she’s settled, if she shows interest. We know Donna will feel nervous going into a new home, so a quiet home with no other pets and plenty of time and patience for her is a must. Given a bit of time, we know Donna will make the most wonderful and affectionate companion to her new family.

Size
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Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇬🇧Newcastle
Shelter
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter
Living with Donna
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter · NewcastleLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Donna home

What you'll need for Donna 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
    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 Donna

What life with Donna looks like

Donna is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter in Newcastle.

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.

Newcastle, United Kingdom — browse more cats in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Donna, answered.

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