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Maxine & Tate

Mixed Breed Cat · Female · Young · 2 years

Please note the ‘Contact for Availability’ function is currently not working. Please email the Rescue direct () if you are enquiring about an animal and include the animal’s name ** SPECIAL APPEAL – MAXINE & TATE NEED A VERY UNDERSTANDING HOME We are looking for a very special home for two nervous cats in our care, Maxine and Tate. These two must stay together and need a quiet, understanding home with someone who is willing to give them the time, patience and space they need to feel safe and secure. They have both had different experiences with people, and while they are making progress at their own pace, they will need an adopter who understands that building trust can take a long time. Maxine is a young, neutered girl who we believe may have lived outdoors previously. Since coming into our care, she has settled well into her surroundings, but she remains a very nervous girl. Maxine will probably always be a nervous cat and may never be one to seek out fuss or enjoy being handled. She is much more comfortable when she is given space and left to do her own thing. With a calm environment and no pressure, she can move around quite happily. Tate is a young, neutered boy who came into our care from a home, wearing a collar. We believe he may have had very little positive interaction with people, and when he first arrived, he was extremely frightened. However, after a long settling-in period, we are delighted to see Tate beginning to enjoy a fuss! He is slowly learning that human contact can be a positive experience, and he is relaxing more and more as his confidence grows. This is wonderful progress, but Tate will still need plenty of patience, understanding and time to continue building his trust. What kind of home are we looking for? We are looking for a quiet, stable and understanding home where Maxine and Tate can stay together and settle at their own pace. Their new family must understand that: These are not cats for someone looking for instant affection or a lap cat. They need someone who can appreciate the little steps forward, celebrate their progress and love them for who they are. APPOINTMENT ONLY from 1pm – 3pm Monday to Sunday Rescue Centre Address: Honeywell Lane, Oldham, OL8 2JP Parking: Free parking facing the Rescue Pennine Pen Animal Rescue CIO has been in operation since 2001, serving the needs of the local community of Oldham. The charity also works in partnership with other animal welfare organisations to offer sanctuary to unwanted or abandoned animals by providing them with a second chance in life. Registered Charity No: 1170490 &copy 2018 Pennine Pen Animal Rescue CIO | Website maintained by Aspect IT Limited

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Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Pennine Pen Animal Rescue CIO

Living with Maxine & Tate

✓Spayed
✕Good with cats

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About Maxine & Tate

What life with Maxine & Tate looks like

Maxine & Tate is a young adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Pennine Pen Animal Rescue CIO 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Maxine & Tate, answered.

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