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Sycamore

Male · Kitten · 2 months

Sycamore is a fun-loving, high-energy kitten who's always ready for his next adventure! His absolute favourite thing is playtime, especially if there's a string toy to chase and pounce on. Curious, confident, and full of beans, he's happiest when he's exploring and keeping himself busy. While play is definitely the way to his heart, Sycamore has also shown his softer side, happily purring away when he's given gentle fuss and attention. He's looking for a home that will enjoy his playful spirit and give him plenty of opportunities to burn off his kitten energy. Once old enough, Sycamore will need outdoor access. He will need a cat flap so he is able to come and go as he pleases if his new owners are away for a working day. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Sycamore, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest. a match for the cat you have contacted us about.

Size
Medium
Age
Kitten · 2 months
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Sycamore
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London
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Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Sycamore home

What you'll need for Sycamore 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 Sycamore

What life with Sycamore looks like

Sycamore is a medium-sized puppy/kitten cat waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇬🇧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.

London, United Kingdom — browse more cats in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sycamore, answered.

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