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Poppy

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Poppy is related to Lena Must be homed with Lena Poppy is a gorgeous tabby looking for her forever home with her sister Lena. She has the sweetest round face, a cheeky look in her yellow-green eyes, and an insatiable curiosity for everything that goes on around her. She was rescued when she was still a kitten, and while she is the shy one in the pair, she has grown to trust and enjoy the company of the people she knows. Every day, she follows us around the house to check out what’s happening, and in the evening, she comes to sit on our legs to watch TV with us and Lena. She loves chasing a bouncing ball or a toy mouse, and really looks forward to daily playtime. She also has lots of fun chasing her sister up and down the stairs, and play fighting with her. Poppy can still be quite skittish. While in time she will start sitting with the people she trusts, kneading and purring, she doesn’t like being touched. Treats will bring her closer: she eats Dreamies out of our hands, and when she’s having cat yogurt, she happily accepts pets and lets us brush her. It will take a few weeks before she is completely at ease in a new environment, but she made a lot of progress since arriving at her foster home, and she is an absolute joy to be around. Poppy loves going out and exploring our garden, so giving her access to an outdoor space is recommended - as long as it’s appropriately secured to avoid her wandering off. She will also need a couple of safe spots around the house she can nap in or retreat to, knowing she won’t be bothered there. Poppy and Lena would be suitable for adopters looking for a pair of easygoing cats to bring joy and liven up the home. Adult only home requiredGarden requiredQuiet home requiredPoppy has been neutered, microchipped and is fully vaccinated

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Hounslow Animal Welfare Society
Living with Poppy
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Poppy home

What you'll need for Poppy 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 Poppy

What life with Poppy looks like

Poppy is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Hounslow Animal Welfare Society 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 Poppy, answered.

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