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Spyder

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Spyder turned up in his fosterers' garden, very scared and extremely hungry. The vet confirmed he wasn't microchipped and despite posting on local forums nobody claimed him. He's friendly and affectionate on his own terms - he is not quite a lap cat. He's adventurous and likes to spend time outdoors regardless of the weather - a real British boy! He is a prolific hunter and a wanderer, so he needs somewhere very safe from traffic. His foster home is in a very quiet cul-de-sac, and he seems to really be taking to that! Sweet Spyder is quite a small cat for a boy, bless him. Spyder is friendly with other cats outside, but not so keen on them coming into "his" house! Although there is one female cat who lives a few doors away, who he allows to come inside, clearly his special friend. Spyder has been through so much and deserves a safe, loving forever home with a family that will understand his needs and quirks and will love him unconditionally. Adult only home requiredGarden requiredSpyder has been neutered, microchipped and is fully vaccinated

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Hounslow Animal Welfare Society
Living with Spyder
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Hounslow Animal Welfare Society · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Spyder home

What you'll need for Spyder 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
    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 Spyder

What life with Spyder looks like

Spyder is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Hounslow Animal Welfare Society 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 Spyder, answered.

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