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Adopt Fred available

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 2 years

Hello... I’m Fred.I’m not entirely sure how I ended up where I did... I was left at a vet practice, and no one came back for me. But the kind people here made sure I was safe, and now I’m just waiting for something better, a real home.They say I’m about two years old, and apparently I’m “very handsome” (I try not to let it go to my head). What I do know is that I’m a gentle sort of boy. I love attention and fuss, but I’m not the pushy type, I’ll just quietly come and sit near you, hoping you might notice me... and maybe give me a little stroke.I’m very good at the important things in life: naps, snoozes, and making biscuits. If there’s a soft blanket and a warm spot, I’ll be there, paws gently kneading away, perfectly content.I’d like a calm home. Dogs aren’t really my thing, but I might be able to live with another cat if they’re kind like me. Older, respectful children would be fine too, especially if they understand that I’m a soft soul who likes things nice and gentle.I don’t ask for much. Just a safe place, a bit of love, and someone who’ll let me be close.If you choose me... I think I could make you very happy.I know you’d make me happy too. NAWT Hertfordshire Tylers Way Watford-By-Pass Hertfordshire Watford WD25 8WT Choose an item from our Amazon wish-list and it will come straight to us! Sponsor me and my friends to ensure I am safe and warm until I find a family to call my own.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧Watford
Shelter
National Animal Welfare Trust
Living with Fred available
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by National Animal Welfare Trust · WatfordLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Fred available home

What you'll need for Fred available 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
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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 Fred available

What life with Fred available looks like

Fred available is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at National Animal Welfare Trust in Watford.

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.

Watford, United Kingdom browse more cats in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Fred available, answered.

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