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Onyx (with Moo)

Mixed Breed Cat · Female · Young · 2 years

Meet Onyx and Moo, a beautiful brother-and-sister duo searching for a patient, understanding home where they can settle in at their own pace and build a special bond with their new family.Both cats were originally strays before being rehomed at just six months old. As a result, they can still be a little wary around people they don’t know and will need time, patience and reassurance as they adjust to a new environment. However, their previous owner shared that once they form a bond with you, they become affectionate and loving companions.Onyx is the stunning black girl. She is the more timid of the two and often looks to her brother Moo for comfort and reassurance. She will need a calm, patient home where she can gain confidence in her own time, without being rushed or pressured.Moo is her handsome black-and-white boy. He is a big fan of his food, and tasty treats are a great way to start winning his trust! With a little patience and plenty of positive experiences, he can help you find your way to his heart.Onyx and Moo would be best suited to a calm, understanding household with older, sensible children or teenagers, or an adult-only home. Their timid nature means they would benefit from a quieter environment where they can feel safe and secure while their confidence grows.They have previously lived with other cats, so sharing a home with another feline may be possible, provided introductions are carried out slowly and carefully. However, a home without dogs would be best for them.Once they have fully settled into their new home and built a trusting relationship with their family, they may enjoy having access to the outdoors.These lovely cats may take a little longer to come out of their shells, but with patience, kindness and understanding, they have the potential to become wonderful, affectionate companions. They simply need someone willing to let them set the pace and show them that they are safe.If you have a calm home and a big heart, Onyx and Moo could be the perfect pair for you. Could you be the one to give this special brother-and-sister duo their happily ever after? NAWT Bedfordshire Glebe Farm, Salford Road, Milton Keynes Bedfordshire MK17 8HZ Choose an item from our Amazon wish-list and it will come straight to us! Sponsor me and my friends to ensure I am safe and warm until I find a family to call my own.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇬🇧Watford

Shelter

National Animal Welfare Trust

Living with Onyx (with Moo)

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✕Good with kids

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About Onyx (with Moo)

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Onyx (with Moo) is a large young adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at National Animal Welfare Trust in Watford.

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