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Gem

Mixed Breed · Female

Gem is a beautiful friendly confident girl, she enjoys being fussed and loves attention, she isn't keen on other cats therefore she is looking for a pet free home with older children who will respect her space. Gem is looking for a home where she won’t be left for long. Although she was an indoor only cat in her previous home, she would like a home away from any busy roads so she can explore the outdoors if she chooses to. A pet free home is needed for this lovely girl. We would like you to fill out a questionare before making any arangments to vist our kennels. To make a general enquiry about this pet please click the button below.

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Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Barnsley and District Animal Rescue Charity
Living with Gem
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Barnsley and District Animal Rescue Charity · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Bringing Gem home

What you'll need for Gem 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
    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 Gem

What life with Gem looks like

Gem is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Barnsley and District Animal Rescue Charity 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 Gem, answered.

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