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Quartz

Mixed Breed · Female · Kitten · 5 months

My name is Quartz and I need my new home! Available: 22/10/2026 DOB: around 5 months old Colour: Tortoiseshell I was surrendered into rescue by my owner, along with my brother. I’m an inquisitive little girl who loves to explore, so I’ll need a home where I can satisfy my curiosity! I love to play and will need lots of toys and interaction to keep me entertained. I’m a stunning little girl with beautiful amber eyes. I’m very nosey and will want to investigate every corner of my new home, searching for toys to play with or the perfect windowsill where I can sit and watch the world go by. I’m very friendly and love attention, and once playtime is over I’ll happily settle beside you or curl up on your lap for lots of strokes and cuddles. So, if you’re looking for a playful, curious girl who also enjoys affection, I could be the perfect addition to your family! Indoor or outdoor home: Either Minimum Adoption Donation: £140

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Age

Kitten · 5 months

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Heronbank Cat Rescue

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About Quartz

What life with Quartz looks like

Quartz is a kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Heronbank Cat Rescue in United Kingdom.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇬🇧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 Quartz, answered.

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