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Doing absolutely everything in our power to keep you happy, pain free and walking. Your life has been so awful and so cruel and we wish you never had to go through it all. Your donations keep our darling Winniepeg on this earth that little bit longer 🫶🏼 we love you so much little girl…and so does the rest of the world. Our deepest thanks goes to the VetShack for always being on her side. #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogrescue #adoptdontshop #endoflifecare
Who remembers the lovely Neeve? Each year, 13 year old Neeve takes fundraising for us into her own hands and holds a Flori’s Friends charity fair. She works hard all year to put this together for us and this year she has come up trumps again and raised an incredible £243. This will be going towards the dogs joint injections next week. We say it every year, and we will say it again, the world needs more Neeves in it. Thank you Neeve, for just being you <3
We are absolutely heartbroken that Polly and Gus are still waiting for their forever home. After months of sharing their advert, these beautiful pair remain in rescue while cute pedigree cats and tiny kittens are often reserved in less than 24 hours. We just can’t understand how they’ve been overlooked for so long. Polly and Gus have so much love to give and deserve the chance to finally settle into a home of their own. About Polly & Gus: * Available to meet in Kent * Cat friendly * Calm dog friendly * Can live with older children * Must have access to the outdoors via a cat flap Please take a moment to read their full advert on our website. If you can’t offer them a home, a simple share could help them reach the person who can. Let’s find Polly and Gus the happy ending they’ve been waiting for. ❤️ #cats #rescue #cats_of_instagram #cutecats
Little man Bongo is soon to be joining us! He’s an 8 month old Persian prince that sadly only has on eye. This absolutely does not stop him living life to the max… he’s full of beans and loves to play! He’s going to be looking for a protecta fence garden or very large catio so that he can continue being a baby monkey. His full advert will be on the website tomorrow 🫶🏼 He will be available to meet in Chartham Hatch, Kent and can live with other pets and kids. #florisfriendsrescue #persian #cat #catsofinstagram #kitten
**Available to meet in Kent, please give these lovely girls a share, we are desperate for the space for other cats in need** Say hello to Dina & Leah, two adorable little sisters looking for their forever home! Dina and Leah have had a difficult start in life. They were found as strays, although given their friendly, affectionate nature, we suspect they may once have been pets who were sadly abandoned. Thankfully, those days are behind them, and these sweet girls have blossomed in foster care, where they've discovered the joys of regular meals, warm beds, and plenty of cuddles. Both are only a year old and still have a playful, kitten like side and love toys, games, and exploring their surroundings together. Leah (grey) is the confident adventurer of the pair. She's outgoing, affectionate, and always ready to investigate something new. Dina (black) is a little more reserved and takes a bit longer to settle in unfamiliar environments, but once she feels safe, her playful, funny, and loving personality shines through. We're hoping to find them a home together with safe outdoor access via a cat flap, away from busy roads, where they can continue to enjoy life side by side. Both girls are: ✔ Neutered ✔ Vaccinated ✔ Microchipped ✔ Healthy ✔ Come with 5 weeks' free pet insurance Leah and Dina could also live with older children and very calm cats, provided introductions are gentle and gradual but would be just a happy as the only cats in the house A message from their foster family "Dina is very playful and loves a game of hide and seek! She can be shy around new people, so anyone meeting her will need to give her a little time and patience but once she knows you she is ready for cuddles. She's also developed a rather posh habit of drinking water from a glass! Leah is the more social of the two and loves curling up with us on the sofa for cuddles. She really is the big sister to Dina and is always keeping an eye on her. When they're together, you know it's playtime, especially in the evenings! Watching both girls grow in confidence during their time with us has been wonderful. Their forever family will need to understand that Dina may spend the first few days hiding while she settles in and learns that she's safe, but once she does, she's an absolute delight." Dina and Leah are available to meet in Canterbury, Kent. They are a truly lovely pair, full of character, affection, and fun. Whoever welcomes these sisters into their home will be gaining two wonderful companions and will be very lucky indeed. See less
Today is a good day. We have been working towards this for months. Elle has had no issues with Nellie but Nellie has had issues with Elle. We have been gradually building their bond by keeping their time together positive, monitored and watching for any change in body language in Nellie so that we can gently guide her away from an outburst and into something positive. We have also been getting them to bond more on lovely, side by side, country walks before letting them have their own space when they return back to the rescue. It might not seem like much, but to us, this is a huge milestone. Nellie is still new at the rescue and it can take years for them to find their feet, especially in a large pack and after going through so much trauma. We don’t expect her behaviour to fully settle down without any additional help from us and of course, lots of time and patience. Most importantly, putting ourselves in little Nellie’s shoes has been the most helpful when training her. Humans are too easily frustrated when a dog doesn’t fit the mould they want them to. These dogs can’t help it, they’re trying and it’s important we understand their view of the world and make adjustments (even if they’re inconvenient to us) to facilitate them feeling more comfortable. Well done little Nel, good star for you today ⭐️ #dogs #florisfriendsrescue #dogsofinstagram #cutedogs
Another very warm welcome to these four feral kittens! Meet Terry, Theodore, Tallulah and Tadpole. They’ve had a really tough start and were born in a bush and abandoned by mum. Sadly, East Kent has an extraordinarily big problem with feral cats. We know we can’t help them all but we are trying very hard to make a small dent 🫶🏼 #florisfriendsrescue #feralcat #cats #kittens
Good morning! As you have probably already noticed, the stray cat problem is worse than ever and we are doing our very best to help. So with that, we would like to welcome Frank to Team Flori! Frank, as you can see, has been through the wars but boy is he over the moon to be in a foster home now. He’s such a friendly, hilarious little chap who is going to make someone an incredible cat one day. #cat #cats #cats_of_instagram #catagram
A very warm welcome to Willow and her 5 tiny newborns 🫶🏼 Willow joined Team Flori last night after she gave birth in someone’s garden, sadly a common theme these days. We think Willow is an ex pet as she’s such a friendly little love! Her babies are doing well and are going to be stunning, well socialised tabby’s looking for forever homes. Safe now little one #cats #kittens #florisfriendsrescue
Little Ethel A.K.A Eggy is off for her mass/tumour removal today. Please wish her luck 🫶🏼 she has only just this past 4 months become totally relaxed (just shows how long it really takes for abused animals to settle down). Let’s hope it’s nothing serious. Love you so much little Eggy. #persian #cat #cats_of_instagram #catlife
**Available to meet in Kent** Tilly came to us after enduring five years in truly horrific conditions. Sadly, she arrived with the worst mouth we have ever seen in rescue. Her first weeks with us were all about rest, love, and giving her the chance to decompress from the life she’d known. She has since undergone major dental surgery and had all but three of her teeth removed. The relief on her little face afterwards was unmistakable. Since then, she’s been making up for lost time, enjoying her Lickits, gentle strokes, and spending peaceful days with her new feline friends. Tilly is a quiet, calm, golden soul of a cat who asks for so little. She has settled beautifully alongside all of the other cats, even those who weren’t quite as pleased to meet her at first. Her gentle nature is nothing short of remarkable. She truly embodies what rescue is all about. Although she’s still finding her confidence with people, Tilly has never shown a hint of aggression. She happily accepts gentle fuss and is growing braver with every passing day and we are 100% she will be a little lap cat in time. All she needs is a patient, understanding adopter who will let her continue to blossom at her own pace, along with some friendly resident cats to keep her company and help show her the way. Considering everything she has been through, her kindness and resilience are simply extraordinary. She could so easily have lost trust in the world, yet she remains nothing but gentle. Now that her dental treatment is behind her, Tilly has been fully health checked, blood tested (all clear), vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. At six years old, she is finally ready to find the loving home she has always deserved and begin the next chapter of her life. Tilly is looking for a calm, quiet adult home (children aged 12+ would be considered), with safe outdoor access via a cat flap and away from any busy main roads. Most importantly, she’s looking for people who will give her the time, patience, and love she’s waited so long for. She is still a very shy cat but we really don’t think that will be for long in the right home. We can honestly say you’ll struggle to meet a kinder cat than Tilly. There’s something truly special about this little girl, and we can’t wait for the right person to see what we see. She is available to meet in Chartham Hatch, Kent
Volunteers needed for regular slots 🫶🏼 We are looking for people that are fit (able to walk cross country), confident in walking dogs and available to book a REGULAR weekly slot 🙏🏽 our dogs are such mixed abilities now as some are very end of life and we just don’t have enough staff to walk some and push some. It’s a super rewarding walk and the dogs get so much joy from it . We are a friendly team and would really love to hear from you if you feel you would like to walk our pack with us ! please email natalia@florisfriendsrescue.org if you think you’d like to become part of our walking team . Please note it must be for either of the time slots on the poster 🫶🏼
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**Available to meet in kent! please share as we don't have long until they have to move to kennels** **Available to meet in Kent** Meet Polly & Gus, a one year old bonded pair, Polly and Gus didn’t get the start they deserved. When their beloved person’s dementia worsened, these gentle siblings were left trying to make sense of the world from a bathroom. With the help of social services, they came into our care, frightened, unsure but yet very calm and brave. Since arriving, these two have blossomed from shy kittens into total lap cats. They’re gentle, kind, and affectionate with people and children, and they do well with other cats. Each day their confidence grows, they’re playing more, seeking cuddles, and settling into being relaxed, happy cats. They truly are golden little souls with so much love to give. We would still class them as shyer cats but in the right home, with time we have no doubt that they will be super confident kitties! They have been with us quite some time now with no interest from an adopter and their foster is going on holiday at the end of August and these guys will sadly have to go into kennels.....it would be really nice for them to find a forever home to go to before then instead. Polly and Gus are: • Healthy, neutered, vaccinated, and blood tested • Come with 5 weeks of free pet insurance 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗳: A quieter home that will allow them some time to settle in at their own pace Happy with one younger child or multiple older children They Can join a multi-cat household or be perfectly content as a twosome A safe garden with cat flap access that is away from busy main roads 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺: • Fostered in Adisham, Kent and ready for a meet and greet! After all they’ve been through, Polly and Gus carry no bitterness, only sweetness, trust, and an open-hearted hope for their person. If you have a quiet corner, a warm lap, and room for two golden souls, they will fill your home with purrs and peace. Please get in touch if you can offer them their happy ever after.
**Available to meet in Kent** Please share! Say hello to two gorgeous bundles of fluff – Pepper & Bon Bon! These beautiful sisters had a heartbreaking start to life. They were found surviving behind a butcher's shop, living amongst the bins and fending for themselves. Unsurprisingly, they arrived in foster care frightened and unsure of people, but it didn't take long for them to realise that humans can be kind, gentle and safe. Now they're thriving into happy, playful kittens! Like most youngsters, they love eating, playing, zooming around, causing a little mischief, and, of course, the occasional kitten chaos. While they've come on in leaps and bounds and enjoy a fuss, they can still have the odd shy moment, so they're looking for a quieter home with patient, understanding adopters who will continue to help their confidence blossom. Pepper and Bon Bon are fab with other cats and would fit in well in a multicat home or be equally fine as a pair alone. They are also happily living alongside a calm, cat friendly dog in foster, so they could share their home with the right canine companion. Although we usually rehome to families with children of all ages, we feel these girls would be happiest with calm, gentle children aged 7 and over. These sisters are the perfect example of how resilience and love can transform a life. They have so much love to give, and we'd hate to see them spend any longer growing up in rescue when they could be enjoying life in a forever home. Pepper and Bon Bon are approximately 9–10 weeks old. They have had A full veterinary health check Flea and worm treatment Their first vaccination A microchip Prospective adopters must have: A home with cat flap access once they're old enough to explore outdoors No busy or major roads nearby The time, commitment and energy for two lively young kittens The girls will be rehomed under a neutering agreement, and their microchip details will remain registered to the rescue until proof of neutering has been provided. If you think you could offer Pepper and Bon Bon the loving, patient home they deserve, we'd love to hear from you. They're available to meet in Faversham, Kent. Www.florisfriendsrescue.org/adopt
We have had an absolute shocker of a day 😔 We found a little growth on Ethel’s bottom which is now suspected to be a tumour . It is being removed and sent away next Wednesday. Our darling Summer started screaming with pain around 1pm and was rushed to emergency. She’s now on methadone with a suspected shoulder injury. Shoulder injury’s are really bad news for paralysed dogs. We may have to send her for a CT this week and if it’s a tendon tear we are absolutely screwed. When it rains it pours in rescue 😔 Please keep them in your thoughts 🙏🏽 Www.florisfriendsrescue.org/donate
**Available to meet in Kent, please share** We are looking for someone truly special to give these two beautiful girls the loving home they deserve. Gorgeous Mouse and Munchkin have been with us for over six months. They first arrived as stray kittens who had clearly endured a very difficult start in life. Having had to fend for themselves, they were absolutely terrified of people. Despite everything they've been through, they have never shown any aggression, only gentle, sweet natures hidden behind their fear. We have spent months helping them learn that people can be kind, and they have come such a long way. While they are still shy and would benefit from an experienced, patient adopter, the progress they've made has been incredible. These girls are intelligent, playful, and endlessly curious. We truly believe they would thrive in a calm, loving home where they can build confidence at their own pace. Both Mouse and Munchkin now enjoy being stroked, although they can still be a little skittish. They simply need someone who understands that trust takes time. Once they feel safe, they are affectionate little cats who love fuss, playtime, and spending time with their favourite people. They both adore basking in the sunshine and watching the birds, so they will need a home with either a secure catio, a ProtectaPet style enclosed garden, or safe outdoor access via a cat flap away from any busy or main roads. Whoever adopts these girls will truly get back everything they put in. Sadly, they have been overlooked for far too long because many people are searching for a "ready-made" cat. Mouse and Munchkin have never had that chance, but we know that with patience, kindness, and understanding, they will become wonderful companions. Both girls are around one year old, healthy, neutered, vaccinated, and ready to find their forever home. They are calicivirus carriers. This has no impact on their future health, as they have already had the dental treatment needed to manage the condition. However, it does mean they cannot live with cats that are not also calicivirus carriers. Please don't let this put you off, it's a very minor condition that rarely causes any ongoing problems, doesn't need medicating that most ex stray cats have, and these girls can expect to live long, happy, healthy lives. If you think you could be the patient, loving person these special girls have been waiting for, we would love to hear from you. If anyone is worried about the Calichi we will pop it in the contract that if anything arises (we are sure it won't), we will cover the cost. please get in touch if you would like to come and view these special girls. We are so sad to see them stuck in rescue for this long.
Good morning lovely humans! If there’s one thing you do today, please consider making it being part of £1 Wednesday. Many of our animals are end of life, our direct debits are falling daily and we still have to pay each day for pain relief, nappies, laser, food, physio, hydrotherapy, litter, running cost bills such as electric and water. This is without all the specialist appointments , general vet appointments , daily medications, fuel, van maintenance, staffing, wheelchairs, cleaning products… the list goes on. We are an expensive rescue to run given the level of injury our animals have. It’s a really scary time to be a charity. If every follower did £1 today we would be in a much safer position today. Thank you 🫶🏼 #florisfriendsrescue #fyp
I have written the start of this post at least ten times and I just can’t find the right words…. We have very sadly lost our beautiful Max. Unfortunately Max had a large mass on his liver, an enlarged gallbladder and his stomach lining was very thickened. There was absolutely nothing we could have done to make him comfortable or save his life. We had to do what was right for him and lay him to rest. Many of you may remember him as the dog that narrowly avoided euthanasia for his bite history. The dog that was labelled ‘nasty’ ‘agressive’ and ‘unpredictable’. To me, he was just frightened and neglected and nothing more than a little boy that needed stability and kindness. I will always remember him as one of the challenges of my career and a dog who was completely misunderstood. From the moment I met Max I knew everyone had him wrong. He carried a sadness I hadn’t seen for a long time in a domestic dog, he had just given up on himself because everyone else had around him too. Max was locked in sheds, tied to washing lines and passed from home to home, from kennel to kennel until he was finally booked in for euthanasia. Just before his appointment, we managed to step in and get him transferred into our care. I knew from the moment I met him he was going to get the future he deserved. Max was not only a loving, kind, gentle boy but he was full of so much personality. He taught myself and my team so many life lessons and I would do all of it again for him in a heartbeat. It has taken an army to give this dog the last year of life that he deserved. His absolutely incredible foster mum, Mel, who ended up recently adopting him, offered him stability, love and kindness for the first time in his life and we are so grateful he experienced that and didn’t die in rescue. There will never be any words to do Maxy justice. I will never forget him and the painstaking journey we went on as well as the amazing people he brought me together with, who also played a vital part in his story. A thank you to all of you online that helped us help him too, you were all part of his happy ever after. Maxy, you were so loved by many. I am so sorry your entire life wasn’t the one you deserved but I hope we did you proud as you certainly did us. Seeing your lifeless body made me realise how precious life is and how we truly do need to be kinder. My heart goes out to you, his mum, Mel. You were his guardian angel. Sleep well my boy. You will be forever a part of our legacy here and when times get tough I will always think of you and your bravery. Natalia x
Meet our newest little arrivals… ❤️ A few days ago, we welcomed six stray kittens into our care after they were found living behind a butcher’s shop in truly heartbreaking conditions. As you’d expect, they’ve had very little positive human interaction, so they’re understandably frightened and unsure of people. But that’s okay, we’re going to change that. With plenty of love, patience, and daily handling, we’re confident these little ones will learn to trust and grow into wonderful family pets. They’ve already been to the vets for health checks, flea and worm treatments, and their first examinations. Next on the list are their vaccinations and microchips. As you can imagine, taking in six kittens at once has come with a significant veterinary bill, and there are still more costs to come. If you’d like to help us give these babies the best possible start, we’d be so grateful for any donation, no matter how small. ❤️ For any homing enquiries please drop us a contact message via the website and please note we only home in pairs 🌐 Donate online: www.florisfriendsrescue.org/donate 💙 PayPal: donate@florisfriendsrescue.org 📱 Text Donations: Text FLORI to 70085 to donate £1. To donate between £2 and £20, text FLORI followed by the amount (for example, FLORI 7 to donate £7). Every donation helps us provide the veterinary care, food, and support these kittens need while they learn that people can be kind. #florisfriendsrescue #kittens #straykittens #kittensofig #kittenoftheday
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📱 Text Donations:
Text FLORI to 70085 to donate £1.
To donate between £2 and £20, text FLORI followed by the amount (for example, FLORI 7 to donate £7).
Every donation helps us provide the veterinary care, food, and support these kittens need while they learn that people can be kind.
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**Available to meet in Kent, PLEASE share** Say hello to the unbelievably handsome Darwin! Darwin's world was turned upside down when his beloved owner sadly passed away, leaving him alone in the home for several months. Naturally, we were concerned about how he would cope with such a huge change and the loss of the only home he had ever known. Thankfully, Darwin surprised us all. Rather than being unsettled by his move into foster care, he seemed delighted to have company again and quickly settled into his new surroundings, making himself right at home from day one. This charming gentleman is everything you could want in a companion cat. He loves curling up next to you on the sofa, sleeping at the foot of your bed, and making biscuits while enjoying a fuss. Wherever you go, Darwin goes! Darwin is a laid-back, affectionate chap who simply enjoys being around people and would make wonderful company for someone looking for a loyal feline friend. At 9 years young, Darwin still has plenty of love to give. He is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and blood tested. He is a fairly independent cat and would be perfectly happy in a home where his owners go out to work, provided he has safe outdoor access via a cat flap. As Darwin has never lived with other pets, we feel he would be happiest as the only animal in the home. Older, respectful children should be absolutely fine. Darwin has lost everything he has ever known, yet he remains incredibly kind, trusting, and affectionate. We know that being an older cat, and not having the colouring that often catches people's attention, may mean he gets overlooked. But those who meet him quickly realise what a truly special boy he is. He is a little diamond who deserves a loving family to call his own once again. Darwin is currently being fostered in Canterbury and is available to meet.
Elle had a check-up on her front leg a week or so ago, and her X-ray showed some deterioration in her elbow. So today she had a lubricant injection under anaesthetic to help keep her comfortable and support her mobility. We honestly can’t believe how far she’s come with just one front leg! She still prances around without a care in the world and continues to amaze us every single day. She really is the most inspirational not so little dog. ❤️ As a reward for being such a brave girl today, we treated her to a beautiful new safety collar from @doggyboho . 🫶🏼 Doesn’t she look absolutely amazing? #florisfriendsrescue #dogs #dog #rescuedog #dogosofinstagram
We’ve been struggling with Nellie’s behaviour recently, so we brought her annual front-leg X-rays forward and ran a full blood panel to rule out any underlying pain or health issues. The good news is that she’s in great shape. The bad news is that she is just being a total banana. We’re taking things right back to basics and hoping to gently guide her back towards being a calm, well mannered dog who doesn’t resort to using her nashers when she doesn’t get her own way. Huge thanks, as always, to the team at VetShack for taking such wonderful care of our screaming child and getting her sorted quickly enough for her to return to the rescue and continue causing absolute mayhem. #florisfriendsrescue #vetshack #dogsofinstagram #dog #rescuedog
She’s home and dry from the referal hospital! She was the best girl as always, so calm and kind and happy to be poked and prodded! The bad news is, there is no definitive reason her bladder keeps failing her… she has so many health conditions that all play a part and sadly there is no miracle cure 😔 We have been given a few trial and error ‘management options’ to give her more time as a happy little dog. She is booked in again with our local vets on Monday for some more tests to help us understand her little body somewhat more. Over the next few months we will be trialling the options given to us to see if any can help her find a happier balance. We are Sorry it is not an exciting result for you guys to read but please know we will be trying so so hard to get this right for Patsy . We know she’s here for a good time not a long time so we need to make sure that good time is the very best 🫶🏼 please remember all the dogs in our care haven’t been adopted out for a reason….because they’re either end of life or with severe health conditions thank you all who donated! We are still around £1500 under target so please keep sharing the post 🙏🏽 lots of love, Team Flori x #florisfriendsrescue #dogs #dogsofinstagram #adoptdontshop
