Not confirmed since October 19, 2026

Fred

Mixed Breed · Male · Kitten · 10 months

Fred! Fred is a 9 - 10 month old timid lad with the sweetest little black smudge under his chin. He is still learning that people can be kind and has tolerated some gentle strokes, but for now he feels safest having his own space and may choose to hide while he builds confidence. With patience and understanding, he will continue to make progress in his own time. Fred absolutely loves to play! He’s happiest entertaining himself with toys, especially balls and anything that makes a bit of noise, so this is a great way to start building his trust. He’s also very tolerant of other cats. To find out more about Fred's , or if you would like to offer Fred a forever home pleas

Size

Small

Age

Kitten · 10 months

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Clay County Cat Care

Living with Fred

✓Good with cats

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About Fred

What life with Fred looks like

Fred is a small kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Clay County Cat Care in United Kingdom.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇬🇧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 Fred, answered.

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