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Stripey

Mixed Breed · Female

Wish me luck! I hope there's a spark and it's not separate taxis home... Wish me luck! I hope there's a spark and it's not separate taxis home... Can you help her whiskers grow back? Meet Stripey – A Beautiful Soul in Need of Love and HealingStripey is a sweet, two-year-old girl who has come into our care after experiencing a difficult past marked by domestic violence. Despite everything she’s been through, she is a gentle and loving little cat, small in size but big in spirit.When Stripey arrived with us, we were devastated to discover that her previous owner had shaved her body and cut her whiskers—cruel and unnecessary acts of harm that have left her looking a bit of a "hot mess." We cannot understand why someone would do this; it’s heart-wrenching and absolutely not okay.She was understandably petrified at first, trembling and hiding under the sofa. But with patience, love, and gentle reassurance, Stripey is slowly beginning to come out of her shell. She is incredibly affectionate and adores fuss, love, and head rubs. However, loud noises still scare her, and she quickly retreats to her hiding spot, which shows her need for a calm and understanding environment.Stripey has clearly suffered trauma in her previous home, and she is still healing emotionally. We are desperate to find her a loving, patient home where she can continue to recover and learn that love and kindness are the way forward.This sweet girl deserves a family who will show her that love, patience, and gentle care can help her heal. Someone who understands that with time and affection, her wounds will mend—and her little whiskers will grow back.If you think you can provide Stripey with the loving home she needs, please get in touch. She’s ready to love and be loved, and with your compassion, she will blossom into the happy cat she was meant to be. That's roughly 15 in human years, so I'm a Junior cat. I'm an "adult" cat though if you want to adopt me!

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Catitude Cat Rescue
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Stripey home

What you'll need for Stripey 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 Stripey

What life with Stripey looks like

Stripey is a large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Catitude Cat 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 Stripey, answered.

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