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Figaro

Male Β· Adult Β· 7 years

Meet Figaro! This lad may look like a bit of a bruiser, but he is actually the biggest softie you can meet! He may be a bit nervous when he first meets you, but once he knows you, he will greet you with lots of meows until you sit down and give all your attention to him. He adores his favourite humans and will climb straight onto a warm lap for lots of cuddles and chin rubs. If you dare to stop he will give you a gentle head nudge to encourage you to keep going! This lad has lots of energy and really enjoys a game with any of his toys. He loves to kick his ball toys around and enjoys stalking and pouncing on his knitted mice. When we're not in the pen with him he loves to climb on and snooze on his cat tree. Figaro can be a nervous boy, and due to this, would be best suited living with a sensible older school age child who will understand that he will need time and space to settle. He will also need to be settled into a spare room with all his resources close by and plenty of places to hide. He will need a permanent litter tray kept down for him in a quiet and private area of the home. Once fully settled into his new home, Figaro will need cat flap access to a private garden where he can run around and burn off some of his excess energy. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Figaro, you can e-mail our rehoming team on () to register your interest. the cat you have contacted us about.

Size
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Age
Adult Β· 7 years
Location
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Figaro
  • βœ•Good with dogs
  • βœ•Good with cats
  • βœ“Good with kids
Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats HomeΒ Β· London

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Bringing Figaro home

What you'll need for Figaro in week one.

Hand-picked Β· 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
    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 Figaro

What life with Figaro looks like

Figaro is an adult 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 β€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§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 β€” browse more cats in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Figaro, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Figaro?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Figaro on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Figaro if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Figaro 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Figaro isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home early rather than rehoming privately; they know Figaro 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 β€” 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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