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Maia & Iris

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Kitten · 3 months

Maia and Iris were two little kittens who were left in a plastic box in an alleyway to fend for themselves. They were very little when they arrived at the sanctuary and would always sleep in the plastic box which must have given them a sense of security. Fast forward several weeks and these two little terrors are ready to be adopted. Maia is the pure black kitten whilst Iris is a calico. Both of these girls are now round about 13 weeks old. These two have heaps of energy and when possible get up to all sorts of mischief. Their pen is constantly messy and they dont sit still for long. We would like to rehome Maia and Iris as a pair as they have been through so much together and are very bonded. When they have human company they scramble to be the first to be picked up for a cuddle, so dont be surprised if your knee and arms are constantly occupied. We are looking for a home where they can get all the attention they require which will probably be with a family with children. However if you are a couple or single person, please also apply as long as you are at home for a good part of the day as these two need lots of attention and play. When Iris and Maia are old enough they will require an outdoor safe green space to play in. This will be away from main/busy roads, hazards like railways and canals (please see our Adoption Policy for further details). Both kittens have been vet checked, flead, wormed, microchipped and vaccinated. They will be neutered when they are old enough at our vets which we will cover the cost of. If you are interested in rehoming this pair together please send in the application form link attached below. Adoption fee of £110 per kitten applies.

Size
Age
Kitten · 3 months
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Heatons Cat Sanctuary
Living with Maia & Iris
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Heatons Cat Sanctuary · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Maia & Iris home

What you'll need for Maia & Iris 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

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    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 Maia & Iris

What life with Maia & Iris looks like

Maia & Iris is a puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Heatons Cat Sanctuary in United Kingdom.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇬🇧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 Maia & Iris, answered.

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