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Adopt Jack

Mixed Breed Cat Β· Male Β· Young Β· 2 years

🐾 Meet Jack, a gentle little soul looking for a patient forever home 🀎 Handsome Jack is now ready to start the next chapter of his life. Jack came into our care with his mum Luna and grandma Paris from a home where there were many cats and sadly several were very unwell. Despite such a difficult start, this lovely boy has slowly begun to show his sweet personality. Jack is still a little shy at first. New people and new places can make him hide away initially while he figures everything out. But once he feels safe, his true character appears. Call his name and he will come out to see you… especially if there are Dreamies involved, which he absolutely adores! Jack is a gentle boy who just needs a calm, understanding home where he can continue building confidence at his own pace. With patience and kindness, we know he will blossom into a wonderful companion. He’s also a little camera shy, which is why he might look a bit serious in photos, but in person he is a very sweet boy. About Jack: 🐾 Approx 8-10 months old 🐾 Beautiful fluffy Maine Coon cross 🐾 A gentle boy who will bond closely with his people Home requirements: 🏑 Calm, quiet home 🚫 Not suitable for homes with young children or dogs 🐱 Could potentially live with another calm cat with a slow introduction Jack just needs someone who can see the lovely little soul behind the shy exterior, someone willing to give him the time, patience and love he deserves. If you think you could offer Jack the safe and loving home he has been waiting for, please get in touch.

Size
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Age
Young Β· 2 years
Location
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§United Kingdom
Shelter
StraySafe Rescue
Living with Jack
  • βœ“Neutered
  • βœ“Microchipped
  • βœ•Good with kids
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Bringing Jack home

What you'll need for Jack 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
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    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 Jack

What life with Jack looks like

Jack is a young adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at StraySafe Rescue 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 β€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§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 β€” browse more cats in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jack, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Jack?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. StraySafe Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Jack on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Jack if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” StraySafe Rescue 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 Jack 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Jack isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with StraySafe Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Jack 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 β€” 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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