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Orla

Female · Young · 2 years

Meet Orla! Orla is a sweet, affectionate little character who really comes into her own once she feels safe and settled. She’s chatty, loving, and full of personality, often greeting you with little chirps and happily soaking up fuss once she trusts you. With time and patience, she becomes a very close, affectionate companion who enjoys being near her people. Orla will need her own quiet settling room when she first arrives, with cosy hiding places and all her essentials close by. She can be sensitive to new environments and noises, so a calm space where she can take things at her own pace will really help her feel secure. She would be best suited to a home with teenagers or adults only, who can understand her body language and respect when she needs space. Orla can be a little reactive when she feels unsure or startled, so a patient, gentle approach is important while she builds confidence. Once fully settled, Orla would benefit from safe outdoor access where she can explore and enjoy her natural curiosity. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Orla, you can e-mail our rehoming team at to register your interest. e cat you have contacted us about.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Orla
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Orla home

What you'll need for Orla 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
    Editor's pick

    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 Orla

What life with Orla looks like

Orla is a 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 Orla, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Orla?
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 Orla on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Orla 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Orla 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 Orla 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 Orla 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.
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