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Willow

Mixed Breed Cat · Female · Young · 3 years

About WillowPLEASE NOTE - WILLOW IS LOCATED AT THE BRIDLINGTON RSPCA. Please read all about Willow before applying Meet Willow Willow was found with her 3 newborn kittens in a tiny, packed shed. It was incredibly unsafe. Thankfully, a kind lady spotted them and contacted us straight away. Understandably, Willow was terrified of people. But since arriving, she has made some amazing progress! She now comes to the front of her pen, is happy for us to be nearby and has even started taking Lick-e-Lix from us — a HUGE step for her! Now her kittens are off to their forever homes it’s Willow’s turn. But she needs a very special home. Ideally, we’re looking for an experienced, patient home willing to build her trust and confidence at her own pace. Watching a scared cat’s personality slowly blossom can be incredibly rewarding, but with understanding that changes don’t happen overnight or within a week! We will also consider a suitable rural/feral farm or stable home, provided Willow has daily food, care, veterinary treatment and the opportunity to come indoors. Willow isn’t a feral cat — she’s a scared cat who has been let down by humans before. Cattery life can be incredibly stressful for nervous cats, so let’s give Willow the chance to finally feel safe, loved and at home. Ideal Home; ADULT ONLY Home (unless you have experienced, calm children that will respect her space) Access to the outdoors when she’s ready Could live with cat savvy dogs Could live with other cats Needs patience and understanding Medical information; Fully Vaccinated Microchipped Neutered Fiv/felv tested (negative) Fully veterinary health check Up to date with flea and wormer Could you be her forever family?

Size
Tiny
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧York
Shelter
RSPCA York Animal Home
Living with Willow
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by RSPCA York Animal Home · YorkLearn about Mixed Breed Cat →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Willow home

What you'll need for Willow in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Willow

What life with Willow looks like

Willow is a very small young adult mixed breed cat dog waiting at RSPCA York Animal Home in York.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧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.

York, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Willow, answered.

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