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Orion

Bengal · Male · Adult · 8 years

DOB: March 2018 Sex: Male Breed: Bengal cross Colour: Brown About me: Orion is a very big, very beautiful boy. He can be a little shy and wary at first, but he’s friendly and playful once he feels safe and comfortable. He certainly enjoys his food, too. Cats: No. Dogs: No. Children: 12 years and over if calm. Ideal home: Orion would thrive in a quiet home, ideally in an area with few other cats around. He’ll need patient, understanding humans who can give him time to settle in, along with plenty of reassurance and encouragement. And keeping an eye on his weight will be important! Apply to adopt: Please fill out an application form found at the bottom of this page and email it to us at . We are only able to respond to successful applications.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

St Francis Animal Welfare

Living with Orion

✓Good with cats
✕Good with kids

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Bringing Orion home

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About Orion

What life with Orion looks like

Orion is a large adult bengal cat waiting at St Francis Animal Welfare 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 Orion, answered.

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