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Elena

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

She is a lovely young cat who is becoming more confident every day. She can be a little unsure at first, but a few tasty treats are definitely the way to her heart! As her confidence grows, Elena is showing more and more of her lovely personality. Elena is a real little chatterbox and loves to have a conversation with you. She certainly isn’t shy about letting you know when she thinks it’s time for breakfast! Elena would love a quiet, loving home where she can settle at her own pace. A home with a big garden would be ideal, giving her plenty of space to explore and enjoy the great outdoors. With patience, love and a few treats along the way, Elena is sure to become a wonderful companion.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇧Temple Sowerby

Shelter

Eden Animal Rescue

Cared for by Eden Animal Rescue · Temple Sowerby Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Elena home

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About Elena

What life with Elena looks like

Elena is a large young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Eden Animal Rescue in Temple Sowerby.

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 Elena, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Elena?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Eden Animal Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Elena on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Elena if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Eden 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Elena 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 Elena 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 Eden Animal Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Elena 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.