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Adopt Lulu

Equine · Female · Senior · 20 years

by Jacqueline Freshfields | Feb 25, 2025 | Female, Horses & Ponies, Wales Lulu is a gorgeous girl at 15.3 hands, she is around 20 years old and is a retired brood mare. She has had around 9 foals in the past, so can become quite hormonal when she is in season. She also has only one eye, her left eye was removed when she was younger in her pervious home. She is looking for a quite life in an experienced home. She is a lovey girl who is used to a mixed heard, she prefers to follow than lead. She stands well for the dentist, farrier and vet. She will need to go to an experienced home as a companion pony. If you would like more information on giving Lulu a home please get in touch, email us at Exclusive merchandise available direct from the rescue. Don't miss out, follow the link to make your purchase today.

Size
Age
Senior · 20 years
Location
🇬🇧Liverpool
Shelter
Freshfields Animal Rescue
Living with Lulu
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
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Cared for by Freshfields Animal Rescue · LiverpoolLearn about Equine

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Lulu home

What you'll need for Lulu in week one.

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About Lulu

What life with Lulu looks like

Lulu is a senior equine dog waiting at Freshfields Animal Rescue in Liverpool.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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 Lulu, answered.

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