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Maggie

Mixed Breed Cat · Female · Adult · 10 years

Hello, darling. My name is Maggie, and I’m a 10-year-old lady who believes that life should be comfortable, peaceful, and entirely on my own terms.At my age, I’ve had plenty of time to perfect the art of being a cat. I know what I like, I know what I don’t like, and I’m not afraid to let my opinions be known. I’m a sweet girl who enjoys a little fuss from people I deem acceptable, and trust me, being accepted by me is quite the compliment!Of course, there are rules. You may stroke me when I’m in the mood, admire me whenever you please, and tell me how lovely I am as often as you like. But when I decide it’s time for a nap, I expect my wishes to be respected. Even the most charming of ladies need their beauty sleep, after all. I reserve the right to change my mind about absolutely anything, at absolutely any time. It’s all part of my charm.I’m now looking for a lovely home where I can spend my twilight years enjoying the finer things in life: cosy places to snooze, a peaceful environment, and kind humans who understand that love doesn’t always have to mean constant cuddles. Sometimes, the best kind of companionship is simply sharing a room with someone who makes you feel safe, while you both get on with doing very little.I came into care with my friend Queenie, and while I’m perfectly happy to find a home of my own, I’d also be delighted if there were a special family out there willing to welcome both of us.What matters most is finding somewhere I can settle down, feel comfortable, and enjoy the peace and security every older cat deserves. I may not be a bouncy little kitten anymore, but I have plenty of sweetness left to share with the right person.If you have a soft spot for cats who know their own minds, appreciate a quiet life, and believe that a good nap is never to be interrupted, I think we could get along beautifully.I’m ready for my next chapter now. Somewhere cosy, somewhere safe, and somewhere I can put my paws up and enjoy being somebody’s much-loved girl. NAWT Hertfordshire Tylers Way Watford-By-Pass Hertfordshire Watford WD25 8WT Choose an item from our Amazon wish-list and it will come straight to us! Sponsor me and my friends to ensure I am safe and warm until I find a family to call my own.

Size

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Age

Adult · 10 years

Location

🇬🇧Watford

Shelter

National Animal Welfare Trust

Living with Maggie

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

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About Maggie

What life with Maggie looks like

Maggie is an adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at National Animal Welfare Trust in Watford.

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 Maggie, answered.

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