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My name is Sooty. I was signed over to Bristol ARC when my previous family were no longer able to take care of me. I was very scared when I first arrived but the staff at the centre found me a lovely foster home to stay with until my new family was found. Due to me being afraid I may hiss at you for the first week or so, when you try to approach me, it only means that I need a minute. I need time to get used to different situations. All I ask is that when you do initially meet me, please approach me and make yourself known and get close to me, but don’t outstretch your arms towards me. Speak softly, get low down and I will probably let you rub my cheek. Whilst being in my foster home I have discovered that I love radio 4 when I am on my own, but the volume must be low. Remember my hearing is very sensitive. My favourite places are the window sill so I can look down on the garden and watch all the activities, my foster carer’s work desk and I have my tartan red blanket on the floor in the corner just in case I need some me time. I am very lucky to have a lovely black rocking chair that I like to sleep in, I normally get tucked up for a good night’s sleep at around 10.30. I love company, just to sit next to someone makes me purr. I enjoy being read to and having the quality time with my humans. Once I am comfortable with you, a head rub and an ear tickle is my favourite and I am not opposed to a belly rub. I sound like I am a real cuddly girl; however, it has taken me a while to get to this point. It took me 5 weeks to become settled in my foster home. Time and patience from my carer’s have really paid off and I now greet them when they enter the room with lots of chatter. When I did arrive at Bristol ARC I was quite a weight at 5kg but I have done amazing and have lost a whole 300g. "*" indicates required fields Here’s where we ask more questions about you, your lifestyle and what you’re looking for in a pet. You'll hear from us only if you're a match for the pet you've applied for.

Size
Age
Location
🇬🇧Bristol
Shelter
Bristol Animal Rescue Centre
Living with Sooty
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
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Cared for by Bristol Animal Rescue Centre · Bristol

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Sooty home

What you'll need for Sooty 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 Sooty

What life with Sooty looks like

Sooty is a adult cat waiting at Bristol Animal Rescue Centre in Bristol.

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.

Bristol, United Kingdom browse more cats in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sooty, answered.

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