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Patch

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 10 years

Patch is now being cared for by one of our long-term fosterers Patch is a very friendly boy found straying in a garden, clearly having fallen on hard times and needing help. We think he is around 10 years old. Although initially very scared, he settled in once he knew that he was safe, becoming much more confident. He has not shown any inclination to wander, absolutely loves his food and is simply no trouble. He has now found out that a lap is very nice and warm and is happy to be placed there and he loves a stroke. We are seeking a warm-hearted and compassionate person/family with a love of older cats to become the long-term fosterer of dear Patch. He is FIV positive and life has dealt him a few blows. He is blind in one eye but manages well, and due to a spinal injury struggles to jump off high places. We are looking for a quiet indoor home with no other cats. Looking after an older cat like Patch can be incredibly rewarding and we will be on hand to provide support and advice at any time. Should he need further veterinary treatment, this will be paid for by The Cats Whiskers at one of our registered veterinary practices. Technical Bits: Patch is neutered, microchipped and first vaccinated. All this loveable character really needs is someone to care for and love him so please email us if you feel you can help.

Size
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
The Cats Whiskers Rescue (East Herts)
Living with Patch
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
Cared for by The Cats Whiskers Rescue (East Herts) · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Patch home

What you'll need for Patch 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
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    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
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    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 Patch

What life with Patch looks like

Patch is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at The Cats Whiskers Rescue (East Herts) 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 Patch, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Patch?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. The Cats Whiskers Rescue (East Herts) 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 — The Cats Whiskers Rescue (East Herts) 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 Patch 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 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 The Cats Whiskers Rescue (East Herts) 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.
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