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Lily

Mixed Breed · Female

Lily came to Farplace in 2023 after previously spending around two years with an owner. She came to us from a rescue in South Shields as a special needs cat, and we’re very glad that she was given the chance to come here and find the right home. Lily has always been a very sassy girl with a big personality! In the past, she could become a little overwhelmed by too much fuss and would sometimes lash out when she’d had enough. Since coming to Farplace, though, she has mellowed enormously and now regularly seeks out kisses, cuddles and strokes. She still has her limits and will definitely let you know when she’s ready for some personal space, so she’s looking for someone who understands cats and is happy to respect her boundaries. She’s a very funny, affectionate girl who will keep you entertained with her antics. She loves her food and has a particular fondness for drinking from a running tap! Lily is long-haired and needs regular grooming to prevent her coat from becoming matted. She’s not yet a huge fan of being brushed and has needed to have her coat clipped under sedation in the past. With patience, time and gentle handling, we’d hope she can become more comfortable with grooming, although she may always prefer to make her feelings about it known! Lily has also had some heart checks during her time with us. During a health check in 2023, a grade 3 heart murmur was detected. She had a heart scan that year and another one in 2025, and thankfully the murmur was not present during her most recent scan. It may have been stress-related, but it is something her new family should be aware of and discuss with their vet as part of her ongoing care. Lily isn’t particularly keen on other cats, so we’d ideally like her to be an only cat. She would suit someone who is confident and cat-savvy, and we’d prefer a home without other pets where she can have her own space and plenty of attention. She does enjoy watching the world outside, so a secure catio would be lovely, although a good sunny windowsill may well satisfy her just as much. Lily is a very special combination of sassy, funny and incredibly loving, and we’re looking for someone who will appreciate all of those qualities and give her the time and understanding she deserves. Lily needs an indoor-only home. A secure catio or enclosed garden would be a lovely bonus, but isn’t essential. As with all of our cats, Lily will leave Farplace spayed, microchipped and vaccinated, with her flea and worm treatment up to date, and following a full health check. We’ll also provide you with a full copy of her veterinary records to keep for your own records when she goes off to her new home. Indoor-only policy If you feel you could offer this lovely cat the right home, please email for an adoption questionnaire. We can then arrange a home check. We are happy to consider homes up to around two hours’ travel from the rescue. Any further than this can make it difficult for us to offer the support we feel is important after adoption. We hope you understand.

Size
Extra large
Age
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Farplace Animal Rescue
Living with Lily
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
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Bringing Lily home

What you'll need for Lily 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
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    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 Lily

What life with Lily looks like

Lily is a extra-large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Farplace Animal 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 — 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 Lily, answered.

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