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Mixed Breed Cat · Unknown · Young · 1 year

Meet Mittens, a lovely sweet girl with a gentle nature and plenty of affection to give. Mittens came into our care alongside her kittens after her owner was sadly no longer able to cope, and she is now looking forward to finding a forever home where she can be truly cherished. Mittens is an incredibly friendly and affectionate cat who will come straight over for attention as soon as you walk into her pen. She enjoys human company and has a warm, loving personality that makes her an instant favourite with everyone she meets. She has previously lived with dogs, cats, and children, and has also had outdoor access in the past. Because of this, we feel Mittens could adapt well to a variety of family homes, provided introductions to existing pets are carried out sensibly and at her pace. After doing such a wonderful job raising her kittens, Mittens is now ready to enjoy a happy future of her own with a family who will give her all the love and attention she deserves.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Thornberry Animal Sanctuary
Living with Mittens
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Thornberry Animal Sanctuary · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed Cat

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Mittens home

What you'll need for Mittens 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 Mittens

What life with Mittens looks like

Mittens is a young adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Thornberry Animal Sanctuary 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 Mittens, answered.

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