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Adopt Shelby and Ada

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Meet Shelby and Ada (The black and white cat is Shelby, and the tortie is Ada). Believed to be around 4 years old. They are very petite cats despite being fully grown and are the perfect weight for their size (Ada is only 2.6kg so very dainty). They are extremely affectionate and really need a new home with someone who doesn't mind being sat on, climbed on, and head butted before getting a bottom in your face if you dare to turn your attention away from them and try to use a laptop, phone, tablet etc. Ada is really playful and if we hadn't been told her age we would think she is a teenage kitten given her style of play (and her size). She loves zoomies at night which Shelby does join in with a bit, but she wears out sooner than Ada. There is so much more we could tell you about them and we would be happy to have a chat with anyone who is interested in adopting them. They have a very strong bond so they must go as a pair.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
BARKS — Banbury Animal Rescue
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Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Shelby and Ada home

What you'll need for Shelby and Ada 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
  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 Shelby and Ada

What life with Shelby and Ada looks like

Shelby and Ada is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at BARKS — Banbury Animal 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 — 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 Shelby and Ada, answered.

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