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Mako

Unknown · Kitten · 4 months

top of pageMAKOShareOur brave tripod boyThis handsome boy is Mako, a 7-year-old black male cat who has endured far more than any cat ever should. Mako was recently involved in a deeply distressing incident. We believe he was cruelly kicked, resulting in a serious injury that led to the loss of one of his back legs. He has since undergone surgery and is recovering well physically. Understandably, the trauma has left him feeling anxious, which has shown through some over-grooming and fur pulling. He’s currently on a course of steroids to help soothe his skin, and his stress levels are being carefully supported here at the shelter. Through it all, Mako’s gentle nature shines through. He is a sweet, friendly boy who truly loves human company and has a particular fondness for playing with string. He loves being tucked in under a blanket. He’s comfortable around children and most adults, although he prefers not to share his space with younger kittens. Having always been an outdoor cat, we feel Mako would thrive in a home with a safe, secure garden where he can enjoy exploring at his own pace and basking in the sunshine once he’s settled. Mako’s previous family loved him very much, but after everything he’s been through, they felt the kindest decision was to allow him the chance to start anew in a calm, understanding home where he can rebuild his confidence and enjoy the peaceful life he so deserves. If you believe you could offer Mako the patience, love, and reassurance he needs and help support him with his stress-related condition we would love to hear from you. He’s currently in our care at the shelter and waiting to meet his special someone If you think you could be the right fit for Mako, please fill out our adoption enquiry form, and get in touch with us.bottom of page

Size

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Age

Kitten · 4 months

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

PawPurrs Halfway House

Living with Mako

✓Good with kids

Cared for by PawPurrs Halfway House · United Kingdom

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About Mako

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Mako is a kitten cat waiting at PawPurrs Halfway House 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 Mako, answered.

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