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Adopt Fern

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Fern arrived with us in February 2023 as a terrified, nervous puppy—broken by the world and unsure if humans could ever be kind. Today, she has blossomed into a confident, joyful little dog. The transformation has been nothing short of incredible. Fern now uses her wheelchair with ease and is slowly learning to trust strangers, even though she still approaches the world cautiously. But Fern’s story isn’t an easy one. She is now sadly end of life at only 3 years old. Recently, she was diagnosed with a number of serious conditions that make her unsuitable for adoption and place her in a category of long-term care. Fern has double elbow dysplasia, and she is not a candidate for implants. She also has a shattered carpus that causes her some discomfort . This is heartbreaking because Fern’s pain and misalignment were caused by someone paralysing her when she was only four weeks old. Her bones never developed properly, and now her joints will always struggle to support her. Despite everything, Fern remains incredibly bright, loving, and full of life. She is living a full, happy life right now—and we intend to keep that promise to her. We will do everything we can to ensure she remains comfortable and joyful for as long as possible. But her care comes at a huge cost to the rescue. 2x weekly hydrotherapy sessions (available to sponsor through our website) Fortnightly physiotherapy sessions (£65 each) Surgery to keep her comfortable (£15,000 – to hopefully be done end of this year) Fern deserves the world. She deserves a life free from pain and full of love. By sponsoring Fern—even a small amount each month—you will help ease the financial burden and ensure she continues to receive the care she needs to stay happy and comfortable. Please consider sponsoring this incredible little soul. Your support will help keep Fern smiling.

Size
Extra large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Flori
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Fern home

What you'll need for Fern 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 Fern

What life with Fern looks like

Fern is a extra-large young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Flori 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 Fern, answered.

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