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Adopt Suki

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 13 years

Suki has a potential home lined up. If, for whatever reason, this doesn’t work out, we will re-assess the applications already received. Suki is looking for an adult-only home. She could potentially live with other cats and requires an indoor-only environment. Suki is a sweet girl who struggled with the shelter environment initially. She spent a lot of her time hiding away and not wanting to interact with our staff. However, with some time and patience, she has recently begun to let her guard down and show us more of her true character. She has now found her voice and can be quite a vocal girl when she wants attention! She now actually prefers to have company and spend her time with her human friends, rubbing into us for a fuss and purring away. She does still remain easily spooked, however and will run back to the safety of her hiding space if anything worries her. Suki heartbreakingly arrived into our care after her owner sadly passed away, so we have very little background information on her. We do know that she has lived with other cats previously and so could possibly do so again with slow, careful introductions. Suki is looking for a calm and quiet home who can offer her the time and patience she needs whilst she adjusts to her new surroundings. This poor girl has been through a lot recently and is so ready to find a forever home where she can fully relax and be spoilt rotten. We are sure that, with some gentle encouragement, she will soon be showing her family what a loving and affectionate lady she is.

Size
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇬🇧Newcastle
Shelter
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter
Living with Suki
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter · NewcastleLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Suki home

What you'll need for Suki 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
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    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 Suki

What life with Suki looks like

Suki is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter in Newcastle.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇬🇧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.

Newcastle, United Kingdom browse more cats in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Suki, answered.

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