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Lady Ethel

Female · Senior · 16 years

Meet our extravagant Lady Ethel! If you're looking for a companion with a heart of gold and the eyes to match, then look no further! This sweetie loves nothing more than to curl up beside you or on your lap, so would make the purrfect buddy to watch your favourite TV soaps with! Ethel also enjoys a good gossip and will keep you up to speed about her day. She strikes the perfect balance of calmness, affection and independence so she's certainly a lady that has it all. Ethel may be in her golden years, but her football skills will tell you otherwise! Toss one of her toy balls around and you'll see how fast she can really move! Ethel will need outside access and to live with teenagers who can ensure a calm, quiet home environment. Ethel will also appreciate having 2 permanent litter trays in her new home to reduce stress and provide her the optimum set-up for her needs. Ethel is a wonderful girl with so much love to give, and will make a great addition to a family who are willing to provide her with everything she needs to thrive and make the most of her golden years. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Ethel, you can e-mail our rehoming team on () to register your interest. r the cat you have contacted us about.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 16 years
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Lady Ethel
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Lady Ethel home

What you'll need for Lady Ethel 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 Lady Ethel

What life with Lady Ethel looks like

Lady Ethel 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 Lady Ethel, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lady Ethel?
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 Lady Ethel on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Lady Ethel 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 Lady Ethel 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 Lady Ethel 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 Lady Ethel 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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