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Jax

Male · Adult · 10 years

This handsome lad is Jax! Jax is wonderful boy, who is very good at being a cat! He's got a sharp eye, and loves to hunt - so he'd love his new family to have regular play sessions with him, especially before he's allowed to go outside. String toys are his favourite, as he can stalk, pounce and catch them in the air! Jax will need access to the outside via a 24/7 cat-flap, so he can come and go as he pleases. He's shown us he can be a bit of an escape artist, so having that choice over his environment will allow him to feel secure. He's not too keen on other cats though, and has been known to chase visitors away. Though he will be fine with a communal garden space, it would be best if there isn't a high cat-population. Once he's had a good play and released his energy, Jax enjoys snoozing on laps and having social time with his humans. He's got an independent streak too, so when he's ready for some quiet time, he'll take himself to his cosy spots. Jax prefers a larger litter tray and will need a permanent tray in his new home. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Jax, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest. e cat you have contacted us about.

Size
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Jax
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Jax home

What you'll need for Jax 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 Jax

What life with Jax looks like

Jax is a adult cat waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Jax, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Jax?
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 Jax on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Jax 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Jax 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 Jax 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 Jax 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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