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Rufus

Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Young · 3 years

Rufus is a very sweet boy who is currently enjoying some quiet time in foster care while he waits for his forever home.Rufus is a nervous soul, so he can take a little time to feel comfortable and learn to trust new people. But underneath that initial shyness is a gentle, affectionate boy who just needs someone patient enough to let him come out of his shell at his own pace. Once he feels safe, Rufus has so much love to give.Rufus is FIV positive. FIV is a condition that can be managed, and FIV-positive cats can still enjoy happy, fulfilling lives. Because of Rufus’s status, he is looking for an indoor-only home where he will be the only cat.His ideal home would be a calm and quiet one with someone who understands that building a bond with a nervous cat takes patience, kindness and time. Rufus may not be the cat who runs straight up to greet you, but give him the time he needs and you could gain a wonderfully loyal companion.If you think you could offer this gentle boy the safe, loving and peaceful home he deserves, Rufus would love to meet you. NAWT Bedfordshire Glebe Farm, Salford Road, Milton Keynes Bedfordshire MK17 8HZ Choose an item from our Amazon wish-list and it will come straight to us! Sponsor me and my friends to ensure I am safe and warm until I find a family to call my own.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Watford
Shelter
National Animal Welfare Trust
Living with Rufus
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Cared for by National Animal Welfare Trust · WatfordLearn about Mixed Breed Cat

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Rufus home

What you'll need for Rufus 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
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    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 Rufus

What life with Rufus looks like

Rufus is a young adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at National Animal Welfare Trust in Watford.

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.

Watford, United Kingdom browse more cats in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rufus, answered.

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