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Lucy

Female · Adult · 4 years

Lucy is a shy and timid girl who can be nervous around unfamiliar people and new surroundings. She may initially hiss when feeling unsure, but once she has settled and gained confidence, her loving and affectionate personality begins to shine through. She will happily approach you for a fuss and a gentle stroke. Lucy has an inquisitive and playful nature and particularly enjoys toys with balls and feathers. Although she can be a little wriggly when picked up and prefers to keep all four paws on the floor, she is a gentle and affectionate girl who enjoys human company once she feels comfortable and secure. Lucy has always been a house cat, so she would be perfectly happy continuing an indoor lifestyle. However, once fully settled, if she shows an interest in exploring the outdoors, this should be introduced gradually and at her own pace.

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre

Cared for by RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre · United Kingdom

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About Lucy

What life with Lucy looks like

Lucy is an adult cat waiting at RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre 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 Lucy, answered.

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