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Marley

Male · Adult · 7 years

Meet Marley! Marley is a lovely chap who loves his playtime, and then a warm nap to snooze on once he's worn himself out! He not only has the sweetest high-pitched meow, he also has an adorable white tip to his tail! Marley enjoys a fuss on his terms, but can become easily overstimulated by lots of stroking, and has also swiped at feet. Marley has also had once instance of biting the previous owner when he was stressed, and he was returned due to this. Marley will therefore need to live in an adult only household with multiple members to keep him occupied, have plenty of structured playtime throughout the day, and let him lead interactions. Marley will need access to a private garden via a cat-flap, but he may be worried to use the garden while he is settling in. New owners should take things at his pace and only support him with being introduced to the outdoors when he is comfortable. Note Marley will also need a permanent litter tray, this is as he has a history of soiling in one of his previous homes. We believe this was due to him having to share a tray with other cats, and the tray being outside. He has not soiled in the cattery or in the home he was returned from, so we don't believe he will soil in the home. If there are any concerns about his behaviour, Battersea is on hand to provide advice and support. Marley has oodles of personality and is a wonderful cat, he will flourish with owners who are understanding of his needs, so please consider adopting this lovely lad. The first step to rehoming a Battersea cat is to fill out our online application form. Please find details of how to do so here: Once we have received your application, we will reach out to complete your registration with us if we think we may have potential matches for you. For those already fully registered with us and contacting us about a specific cat, please note that we have a large amount of interest in rehoming . We are only able to respond to customers when the cat is a match and is still available, and we work on a first come first serve basis. If the cat has a green ‘reserved’ banner, they are currently reserved for a customer and cannot be discussed with anyone else at this time.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Marley
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London

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Bringing Marley home

What you'll need for Marley 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
  4. 04

    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 Marley

What life with Marley looks like

Marley is a medium-sized adult cat waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

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 Marley, answered.

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