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Dili (the lifesaver)

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Born in 2003, neutered tabby tomcat. Came to the shelter in 2003 when he was almost one year old, but hasn't found an owner since. Initially he was very wild, but has now become hand-tame. A true free spirit, he has adapted very well to shelter life. He has his favorite spots, keeps an eye on the yard, and loves sunbathing on the roof. A real old piece of furniture - we wouldn't want to part with him.

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If 5 year old Dili could change one thing about her life at the shelter, we are guessing her wish would be to live with people. all day, every day, for the rest of her life. Dili’s love of humans is relentless. Whether a familiar friend or a new face, Dili greets everyone who enters the shelter in the same way - with a rush of excitement , a lick of love, a bum wiggle of joy and a belly-roll of delight. She simply thinks people are the best thing ever invented and has even gained herself a reputation for climbing the shelter fence in an attempt to follow the visitors home. In Dili’s world, even a trip to donate blood at the vets offers a precious chance for cuddles and love. By happily giving her blood to other shelter dogs in need post-surgery or injury, Dili has saved tens of lives. Now we think it’s her turn to be saved - from a life of loneliness to one full of love. Dili gets one fantastically well will all the other dogs at the shelter and only ever gets grumpy if they try to steal her food. She determinedly sees off any treat marauders, not with malice, just with a quick correcting move. We think it is truly tragic that this selfless girl lives such a restricted life. Please return the love she so generously gives and offer her a home.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Saving Saints Rescue UK (Big Paws Welfare)
Living with Dili (the lifesaver)
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Saving Saints Rescue UK (Big Paws Welfare) · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Dili (the lifesaver) home

What you'll need for Dili (the lifesaver) 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 Dili (the lifesaver)

What life with Dili (the lifesaver) looks like

Dili (the lifesaver) is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Saving Saints Rescue UK (Big Paws Welfare) in United Kingdom.

An 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.

Note from the shelter: Senior cat requiring patience and understanding

🇬🇧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 Dili (the lifesaver), answered.

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