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Saffron

Mixed Breed Cat Β· Female Β· Young Β· 2 years

🐾 Meet Saffron, a gentle heart looking for her happily-ever-after. βœ¨πŸŒΈπŸ±πŸ’› Saffron is a beautiful tabby and white lady with the softest soul and the prettiest markings 🐈🀎. After a rough start to life, this brave mum was found outside in a builders yard with her four tiny kittens, only two weeks old at the time πŸ—οΈπŸ‘ΆπŸ±πŸ±πŸ±πŸ±. She’s done an amazing job raising them, and now that her babies have been adopted it's her turn to find her furever home. πŸ’•πŸŒ·. Saffron is a shy and timid girl at first, but with patience, kindness, and a calm home, her sweet nature will bloom 🌼. Once she trusts you, she’ll gently show her affection - slow blinks, soft nudges, and purrs that melt your heart πŸ’›πŸΎ. And if you have a few treats handy, you’ll be her favourite human in no time πŸ˜»πŸ—! She’d love a peaceful home with older children or adults 🏑, somewhere she can relax and feel safe. Saffron may be quiet, but her heart is full of love waiting to be shared. Could you be the one to give this beautiful girl the furever home she’s been waiting for? πŸ’«πŸΎπŸ’ž 🏑.

Size
Tiny
Age
Young Β· 2 years
Location
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§United Kingdom
Shelter
StraySafe Rescue
Living with Saffron
  • βœ“Spayed
  • βœ“Microchipped
  • βœ“Good with dogs
  • βœ“Good with cats
  • βœ“Good with kids
Cared for by StraySafe RescueΒ Β· United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed Cat β†’
More cats in United Kingdom β†’

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Saffron home

What you'll need for Saffron in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  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 Saffron

What life with Saffron looks like

Saffron is a very small young adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at StraySafe Rescue 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 β€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§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.

United Kingdom, United Kingdom β€” browse more cats in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Saffron, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Saffron?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. StraySafe Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Saffron on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Saffron if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” StraySafe 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 Saffron 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Saffron isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with StraySafe Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Saffron 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 β€” 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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