Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years
Shelley, a friendly tortie from Kirkliston, was brought to the shelter as the owner has no time to look after her. She’s now looking for her new forever home.
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Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.
Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.
Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.
Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.
Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.
Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.
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Shelley is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Lothian Cat Rescue in Edinburgh.
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.
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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