Not confirmed since October 25, 2026

Jack-O'-Lantern

Male · Senior · 12 years

Meet Jack-O'-Lantern! Could this ginger purr machine be just the gentleman you've been looking for? Jack-O'-Lantern came to Battersea as a stray cat but didn't waste time in soon making friends with the staff here, leaning in for strokes and rolling around on the floor! Jack-O'-Lantern is now looking for a new home with a cosy, quiet corner for him to settle into with children school aged or above who will give him plenty of space and time to find his feet (or paws, we should say!). Once he is settled, Jack will be fine to be left for a working day with an indoor litter tray and manual access to the garden given once owners return. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Jack, you can e-mail our rehoming team on () to register your interest. the cat you have contacted us about.

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇬🇧London

Shelter

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Living with Jack-O'-Lantern

✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London

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Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Jack-O'-Lantern home

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About Jack-O'-Lantern

What life with Jack-O'-Lantern looks like

Jack-O'-Lantern is a medium-sized senior cat waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

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 Jack-O'-Lantern, answered.

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