Not confirmed since October 24, 2026

Patch

Mixed Breed Cat · Female · Young · 2 years

This is Patch. She is very shy and nervous to begin with. She can be very lovely and sweet by accepting fuss but she will also change her mind quickly as to whether she wants you touching her and hisses as a warning. She is looking for a quiet adult only home where she can relax and doesn’t have to be on guard all the time. Patch does not like other cats so will need to be the only cat in the home and she would like a garden to roam around in once she has settled in. She is not enjoying the cattery environment and is quite stressed. Patch will require time, patience and a cat experienced owner. Scroll through the gallery of images above or click to open Not ready to adopt? Please donate to help the pets in need today.

Size

—

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex

Living with Patch

✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids

Cared for by RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex · United Kingdom Learn about Mixed Breed Cat →

More dogs in United Kingdom →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Patch home

What you'll need for Patch in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Patch

What life with Patch looks like

Patch is a young adult mixed breed cat dog waiting at RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex in United Kingdom.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧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.

United Kingdom, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Patch, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Patch?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Patch on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Patch if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex 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 Patch already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most dogs 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 Patch 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 RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex early rather than rehoming privately; they know Patch 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.