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Vern

Mixed Breed · Male · Kitten · 3 months

My name is Vern and I need my new home! Available: 8th November History: I was left at the vets along with my siblings, and I’m now looking for a loving forever home of my own. Needs: I need a home where I’ll receive lots of fuss, love and attention from my humans. Having at least one kitten or young cat to play with is a MUST, as I absolutely love feline company. I’ll also need a warm, cosy bed to call my own, plenty of toys and lots of playtime. Character: I’m the sweetest little guy! My purr motor starts the moment I see you, and I’m a happy-go-lucky, easy-going little kitten. I adore other cats and would make a wonderful addition to a home looking for a loving, friendly and playful new family member. Can I live with other cats? YES – THIS IS A MUST. I need feline company, ideally a kitten or young cat to play with Can I live with other dogs? Untested Can I live with children? Yes Can I live indoors completely? Either Minimum Adoption Donation: £140

Size
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Age
Kitten · 3 months
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Heronbank Cat Rescue
Living with Vern
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Heronbank Cat Rescue · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Vern home

What you'll need for Vern 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 Vern

What life with Vern looks like

Vern is a kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Heronbank Cat Rescue in United Kingdom.

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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Vern, answered.

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