Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Ernie

Mixed Breed · Male

Ernie came into our care after a change in circumstances. He’s a sensitive soul who finds being in a cattery environment quite stressful. All he wants is to be with his humans. This handsome lad is quite independent; he loves spending time with people, but equally doesn't enjoy being smothered with too much attention. He loves the freedom to come and go as he pleases, knowing that when he wants attention, it's always there. Unfortunately, Ernie is quite overweight at the moment, so despite his love for food, it's incredibly important to keep him on a strict diet until he’s back in his summer body!!

Size
—
Age
—
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary
Cared for by Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed →
More cats in United Kingdom →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Ernie home

What you'll need for Ernie 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.

    View on Amazon→
    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

    View on Amazon→
    €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.

    View on Amazon→
    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

    View on Amazon→
    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

    View on Amazon→
    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Ernie

What life with Ernie looks like

Ernie is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary 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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Ernie, answered.

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

More Mixed Breed pets

Yiannos 🇨🇾, male puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Dali Dog Rescue UK, Dali
🇨🇾Dali, Cyprus

Yiannos 🇨🇾

Mixed Breed · medium

7 monthsMale
Winston 🇨🇾, male 3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Dali Dog Rescue UK, Dali
🇨🇾Dali, Cyprus

Winston 🇨🇾

Mixed Breed · medium

3 yearsMale
Yara 🇨🇾, female young Mixed Breed for adoption at Dali Dog Rescue UK, Dali
🇨🇾Dali, Cyprus

Yara 🇨🇾

Mixed Breed · medium

2 yearsFemale

More from Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary

Ollie, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Ollie

Mixed Breed · large

Female
Apple, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Apple

Mixed Breed · large

Female
Max, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Max

Mixed Breed

Male
Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

Matty, Tabby male 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Matty

Mixed Breed · large

5 yearsMale
Carter, Tabby and White male 7yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Carter

Mixed Breed

7 yearsMale
Duchess and Princess, White and Black / Black and White female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Duchess and Princess

Mixed Breed

9 yearsFemale
Lottie, White and Black female Mixed Breed for adoption at Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Lottie

Mixed Breed

Female
Romeo, Black with White chest male 4yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Romeo

Mixed Breed

4 yearsMale
Wilson, Ginger male Mixed Breed for adoption at Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Wilson

Mixed Breed

Male

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →