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Susan

Mixed Breed · Female

Susan arrived at our rescue in February in one of the most heartbreaking states we have ever seen. She was paralysed, with bullets lodged in her spine, and carrying health issues that made her case extremely serious. Susan had already been through so much—yet she still had the strength to survive. When she first came to us, she was scared, fragile, aggressive and shut off from the world. The journey ahead was uncertain, and we knew her care would be complex, demanding, and costly. But we refused to give up on her. And slowly, day by day, Susan began to heal. Today, Susan is a completely different dog. She now allows human touch. She seeks comfort. She trusts. And she even enjoys long country walks—something we never imagined would be possible for a dog with such severe trauma. Susan has come so far, but she still needs us. Her bladder remains problematic and must be closely monitored. She requires daily medication and regular scans to prevent complications. These essential treatments are not cheap, but they are the difference between pain and comfort, life and suffering. Please consider sponsoring Susan. Your support means more than money. It means freedom from pain. It means stability. It means the chance for Susan to continue her healing journey—without ever being abandoned again. Susan has already survived the worst. Now she deserves a future filled with love.

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Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Flori

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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Susan home

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About Susan

What life with Susan looks like

Susan is an 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 Susan, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Susan?: 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 Susan on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Susan 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Susan 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 Susan 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 Susan 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.