Available

Maya

Female · Young · 3 years

Meet Maya! Maya is a sweet and quirky lady with an adorable squeaky meow and lots of affection to give. She's looking for a calm, understanding home where she can settle at her own pace and build a special bond with her new family. Maya has had quite a journey before arriving at Battersea. She can feel worried when things become overwhelming, but with patience, consistency and respect for her boundaries, she's shown herself to be a friendly and affectionate companion. She takes comfort from familiar carers and will thrive with people who allow her to choose when she'd like attention. Maya is looking for a home with teenagers or older who can understand her needs and give her space when she needs it. She'll need a settling room with cosy hiding places to help her feel safe while she adjusts to her new surroundings. She'll also need outdoor access once she's settled and needs to be the only animal in her new home. Maya may enjoy gentle playtime as her confidence grows, and she's even been known to play fetch! With the right home, this lovely girl has the potential to blossom into a wonderful companion. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Maya, you can e-mail our rehoming team on [](mailto:) to register your interest. If you haven't completed our online form yet, you can find details on how to do so here: (). Please be aware that we receive a large amount of interest in rehoming , so we're only able to contact those who are a match for the cat they've enquired about.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇬🇧London

Shelter

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Living with Maya

✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Maya home

What you'll need for Maya in week one.

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About Maya

What life with Maya looks like

Maya is a medium-sized young 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 Maya, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Maya?: 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 Maya on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Maya 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Maya 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 Maya 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 Maya 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.