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Vern

Mixed Breed · Male · Kitten · 6 months

Names : Vern Ages : 6 months old Breed : Domestic short haired Location: Kent Children : Yes all ages Dogs – Not dog tested Cats – Happy with other cats Indoor / Outdoor – Both Medical notes – No known health issues Health: Neutered, Microchipped, Vaccinated Special Needs: none £165 donation includes neutering, vaccinations, microchip, flea / wormed and 5 weeks free insurance. Vern is a 6 month old DSH boy with a big personality and even bigger energy! He came into rescue with his mum, Shirley, after they were found living under a bush. Vern is a confident, playful and adventurous young boy who loves racing around the house, chasing toys and showing off his impressive zoomies. Playtime is definitely his favourite thing, and he’s always ready for his next adventure! He’s not particularly a lap cat and isn’t overly cuddly, but he really enjoys being around people and interacting through play. He’s the sort of cat who will keep you entertained with his antics and endless energy. Vern absolutely loves interactive toys, especially ball-track toys and anything with spinning parts that he can chase, bat and play with for ages. He needs a home that can provide plenty of toys, enrichment an

Size
Large
Age
Kitten · 6 months
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Animal Samaritans
Living with Vern
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Animal Samaritans · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Vern home

What you'll need for Vern 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 Vern

What life with Vern looks like

Vern is a large puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Animal Samaritans 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 Vern, answered.

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