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Pip

Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Young · 2 years

Breed: DSHReference: C2026185. Age: 2 years. Sex: MaleI may be able to live with another catI'm full of energy and love to playI may be able to live with a dogI especially like cuddlesI could live with children of all agesI may want to go outdoors and exploreI'm litter trainedApply to adopt Pip Cat application formHow to adopt a catCaring for your catBack to catsHelp me find a homeApply to adopt Pip Cat application formHow to adopt a catCaring for your catBack to catsHelp me find a homeMore about PipMore information about Pip coming soon... Cats looking for their forever homesGary2026-11-02T06:41:25+00:00Pippen, Jinn and NyxPeter2026-08-19T06:39:04+01:00TulipCats looking for their forever homesGary2026-11-02T06:41:25+00:00Pippen, Jinn and NyxPeter2026-08-19T06:39:04+01:00TulipMore from RSPCA ChesterfieldA gift in your WillEverything you need to know about leaving a gift in your will or donating in memory of a loved one. Donate todayMaking a donation is quick and easy. Any amount you can give will help change the lives of animals. Volunteer for usDo something rewarding for animals and give the gift of time. Join our team and make a difference.

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Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire

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Bringing Pip home

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About Pip

What life with Pip looks like

Pip is a young adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire in United Kingdom.

A young 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 Pip, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pip?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Pip on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pip if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire whether they will for Pip, what they require (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 Pip already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Pip. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Pip isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pip 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.