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Phoenix

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

by Jacqueline Freshfields | Sep 13, 2026 | Cats, Male, Cats, Male, Wales Phoenix is an independent boy, who decides when he wants attention (or not). Admitted in August, alongside 16 other cats and kittens from a hoarding situation, Phoenix now enjoys his home comforts, a cosy bed, regular food and TREATS !! We feel that Phoenix would really benefit from being the only cat, after having to fight for food and attention in his previous home he deserves his own person or family. He would make a great companion for someone wanting a little company, who understands that he may never choose to be a lap cat. Phoenix enjoys spending time in his outdoor space, so a home with a garden is essential. Exclusive merchandise available direct from the rescue. Don't miss out, follow the link to make your purchase today.

Size

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇬🇧Liverpool

Shelter

Freshfields Animal Rescue

Living with Phoenix

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✕Good with cats

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Phoenix home

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About Phoenix

What life with Phoenix looks like

Phoenix is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Freshfields Animal Rescue in Liverpool.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Phoenix, answered.

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