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Hector

Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Young · 2 years

Hector is a big beautiful male cat with a very quirky curled ear! He came in as a stray but is now ready to find a calm and patient home where he can come out of his shell and blossom. Hector is quite a shy cat initially who spends most of his day hiding in his bed. Once you have spent a little time with him he becomes very relaxed around you and will roll about for affection and sometimes even let you touch his tummy! Luckily, he does not have any health worries so is all ready to find a home. Hector will need an understanding home where he is given time and gentle interactions to help him feel safe and comfortable. He is very beautiful, affectionate and sweet with the staff that he knows, so once he’s in a home we think he may turn out to be a very cuddly boy! "*" indicates required fields Here’s where we ask more questions about you, your lifestyle and what you’re looking for in a pet. You'll hear from us only if you're a match for the pet you've applied for.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧Bristol
Shelter
Bristol Animal Rescue Centre
Living with Hector
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Bristol Animal Rescue Centre · BristolLearn about Mixed Breed Cat

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Hector home

What you'll need for Hector in week one.

Hand-picked · 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 Hector

What life with Hector looks like

Hector is a large young adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Bristol Animal Rescue Centre in Bristol.

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.

Bristol, United Kingdom browse more cats in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Hector, answered.

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