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Lena

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Lena is related to Poppy Must be homed with Poppy Lena is a lovely calico lady looking for her forever home with her sister Poppy. She has stunning yellow eyes, very soft fur, and a lot of love to give. She was rescued when she was still a kitten, and while at the beginning she was very shy around people, she’s grown into a playful, happy and curious adult cat. She loves to hop on our lap when we sit on the sofa, enjoys (and often demands!) scritches and cuddles, and can’t wait to play chasing bouncing balls or pouncing on a toy mouse attached to a string. She also has lots of fun chasing her sister up and down the stairs, and play fighting with her. She is still a little unsure around strangers at first, and it will likely take a few weeks before she can feel at ease in a new environment. She is quite food motivated, and treats are the quickest way to her heart. When the time is right, she will reward you with lots of loud purrs, and the heartwarming affection only a cat can give. Lena has been enjoying going out and exploring our garden, so giving her access to an outdoor space is recommended - as long as it’s appropriately secured to avoid her wandering off. She will also need a couple of safe spots around the house she can nap in or retreat to, especially when the vacuum cleaner is on! Lena and Poppy would be suitable for adopters looking for a pair of easygoing cats to bring joy and liven up the home. Adult only home requiredGarden requiredQuiet home requiredLena has been neutered, microchipped and is fully vaccinated

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Hounslow Animal Welfare Society
Living with Lena
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Hounslow Animal Welfare Society · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Lena home

What you'll need for Lena 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 Lena

What life with Lena looks like

Lena is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Hounslow Animal Welfare Society 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 — 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 Lena, answered.

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