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Matilda

Female · Young · 1 year

​Name: Matilda (known affectionately as Tilly) Age/DOB: Estimated under 1 year old Colour/Markings: Black Breed: Domestic semi-longhair Sex: Female ​Tilly is a complete and utter minx with a huge personality! She is very young herself—likely not even a year old—but has already raised a whopping six kittens. She was a brilliant mum, though she made it very clear she was over motherhood the second her babies learned to walk. In Tilly’s book, walking equals self-sufficient! ​With humans, Tilly is an absolute sweetheart. She is gentle, incredibly affectionate, and loves being involved in everything you do. She’ll happily curl up on your bed, greet you at the door, and trail you from room to room—partly for the company, and partly on the off chance that food might appear. She also firmly believes that Zoom meetings are designed specifically for her to jump up and demand all-important strokies. Work can wait; Tilly needs fuss! ​She purrs like a trooper, loves playtime, and is a hilarious, curious little cat who brings so much joy to a home. Food is also VERY exciting to Tilly—she loves her meals and is particularly enthusiastic about Dreamies! ​Home Requirements & Preferences • ​The Only Cat: After raising six kittens, Tilly feels she has done quite enough feline socialising for one lifetime. She has no desire to share her space with other cats and must be the only pet in the home (no dogs either) so she can rule the roost. • ​Outdoor Access: Before coming into foster care, Tilly lived in a garden with her babies. She remains very interested in the big wide world, so she needs a home with safe outdoor access, ideally a catio, or securely enclosed garden. • ​Human Companionship & Health: She is great with children and would thrive with humans who have plenty of time to lavish her with attention, play, and fuss. Tilly is already spayed, microchipped, and her vaccinations scheduled. ​Tilly has had a lot to cope with in her short life. Now, she is ready to put motherhood firm

Size
Extra large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Wild Acre Rescue
Living with Matilda
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Wild Acre Rescue · United Kingdom

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Matilda home

What you'll need for Matilda 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 Matilda

What life with Matilda looks like

Matilda is a extra-large young adult cat waiting at Wild Acre Rescue 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.

United Kingdom, United Kingdom — browse more cats in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Matilda, answered.

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