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Phoenix

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

by Jacqueline Freshfields | Sep 13, 2026 | Cats, Female, Cats, Male, New Resident, Wales Phoenix is one of the 18 cats we took in from a hording situation that had sadly got out of control. He was very nervous when he first arrived and was very unsure of everything. He is still a bit nervous around new people and prefers to keep himself to himself. He is still a sweet boy and will accept some gentle head scratches. He unfortunately hasn’t come from the best situation, so it will take a bit of time for him to come out of his shell. He will require a quiet and calm home with patient new owners who understand he may take a little longer to settle in. He could live with another calm cat and even a cat-savvy dog with the right introductions. Exclusive merchandise available direct from the rescue. Don't miss out, follow the link to make your purchase today.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Liverpool
Shelter
Freshfields Animal Rescue
Living with Phoenix
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
Cared for by Freshfields Animal Rescue · LiverpoolLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Phoenix home

What you'll need for Phoenix in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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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.

An 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.

Liverpool, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
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.
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