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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Our handsome Patches is now up for adoption, he is a male white and tabby cat approximately 1 year old and is just the friendliest boy you could wish to meet. If you are looking for a great companion whose a cuddler too, you’re looking in the right place. Patches came into rescue when his owner could no longer look after him and from day one he was just the biggest love bug. He’s super confident, doesn’t mind being picked up, gives lots of head bumps and would adapt to most households as long as he’s got lots of attention and is able to run about and play. Patches is used to going outside and would therefore need a home that has a green safe outdoor space, away from hazards such as main or busy roads, railway lines, canals etc. He would love to be part of a family home which includes children who can play with him and tire him out, couples would be perfect too as long as they were at home for reasonable periods. A single person would also be considered too as he was living previously in a one to one environment, and was just an amazing companion. Patches has been vet checked and it was found he had a heart murmur. He has also been checked over by a heart specialist who was happy with him and didn’t prescribe any medication for him. Patches has been neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, flead and wormed and is now ready to spread his love with someone new. If you are interested in rehoming Patches please read our Adoption Policy and fill out an Application Form. Adoption fee of £100 applies.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Heatons Cat Sanctuary
Living with Patches
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Patches home

What you'll need for Patches 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 Patches

What life with Patches looks like

Patches is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Heatons Cat Sanctuary 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 Patches, answered.

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