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Shelley

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Shelley is quite the chatterbox, too! She communicates with delightful little chirrups to both her kittens and her people, making sure everyone knows exactly what she is thinking and what she wants. She is certainly not shy about asking for attention! Despite being a devoted mum to her two adorable kittens, Inki and Imti , Shelley is still very much a kitten herself. She is relaxed and comfortable around visiting young children and, when evening comes, can often be found racing around and playing with her kittens. She loves her toys and has plenty of youthful energy and fun to share. Shelley is now looking forward to finding a loving home where she can enjoy the great outdoors again. Safe outdoor access is particularly important for her, as she loves having the freedom to explore. Above all, Shelley is a people-loving cat who will thrive in a home where she can enjoy plenty of company, affection and interaction. She would be happiest with adopters who are not away for long periods of time every day, and who appreciate a cat who genuinely wants to be part of family life. Now that Shelley's kittens are almost old enough to leave her side, Shelley is looking for a home of her own where she can be doted on, cherished, and be part of the family. If you are looking for an affectionate, sociable and characterful companion who will happily make herself part of the family, Shelley could be the perfect addition to your home. Could you be the special family Shelley has been waiting for? Shelley’s details What is the colour of this cat? Calico What is the sex of this cat? Female When was this cat born? 1 March 2025 Is the cat vaccinated? Not yet Is the cat microchipped? Not yet - scheduled for mid-November Is this cat neutered? Not yet - scheduled for mid-November Is this cat part of a bonded pair? No Is this an indoor-only cat? No - indoor-outdoor, requires safe outdoor access Is this cat suitable to live with small children? Yes Is this cat suitable to live with other cats? Unsure Is this cat suitable to live with other pets? Unsure Does this cat have any special needs? No Reference: 26-1021-02

Size

Small

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Feline Friends London

Living with Shelley

✕Vaccinated
✕Spayed
✕Microchipped
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Shelley

What life with Shelley looks like

Shelley is a small young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Feline Friends London 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 Shelley, answered.

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