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Harry

Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Senior · 17 years

Breed: DSHReference: C2026170. Age: 17 years. Sex: MaleI love a cat napI'd prefer not to live with a dogI’d prefer a quiet home to live inI'd prefer to be the only cat in the homeI could live with children of secondary school ageI'm litter trainedI'll probably spend more time insideApply to adopt Harry Cat application formHow to adopt a catCaring for your catBack to catsHelp me find a homeApply to adopt Harry Cat application formHow to adopt a catCaring for your catBack to catsHelp me find a homeMore about HarryMore information about Harry coming soon... Cats looking for their forever homesGary2026-10-17T07:22:52+01:00Tinkerbell & PixiePeter2026-10-17T07:20:02+01:00GrinchPeter2026-10-20T14:13:21+01:00RosiePeter2026-10-17T07:20:17+01:00HarryPeter2026-10-19T16:37:08+01:00NeroPeter2026-10-17T07:20:30+01:00Mr SpoonsCats looking for their forever homesGary2026-10-17T07:22:52+01:00Tinkerbell & PixiePeter2026-10-17T07:20:02+01:00GrinchPeter2026-10-20T14:13:21+01:00RosiePeter2026-10-17T07:20:17+01:00HarryPeter2026-10-19T16:37:08+01:00NeroMore from RSPCA ChesterfieldA gift in your WillEverything you need to know about leaving a gift in your will or donating in memory of a loved one. Donate todayMaking a donation is quick and easy. Any amount you can give will help change the lives of animals. Volunteer for usDo something rewarding for animals and give the gift of time. Join our team and make a difference.

Size

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Age

Senior · 17 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire

Living with Harry

✓Good with kids

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About Harry

What life with Harry looks like

Harry is a senior mixed breed cat cat waiting at RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire in United Kingdom.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇬🇧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 Harry, answered.

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