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A little Susan update seeing as she doesn’t get lots of air time. She’s doing really well. We have managed to get her reoccurring UTI’s that she came to us with, under control fully now. The difference in Susan since she arrived to us is just unbelievable . From a shaking little leaf, to a proud , loving girl. It’s taken her 3 years to come out of her shell. #florisfriendsrescue #cutedog #dog #dogsofinstagram
**Available to meet in Chartham Hatch, Kent** Meet Tadpole and Terry Bonded 22 week old brothers looking for their forever home together. These two were born in a field and survived by begging for food in people’s gardens. When they first arrived at the rescue, they were terrified, trembling like little leaves. It was heartbreaking to see. Since then, they’ve come on in leaps and bounds and have grown into curious and affectionate kittens who are discovering just how wonderful life can be. We wouldn’t call these two cats shy anymore at all (although Terry takes a little time to warm up and will need a patient hand), they’re super happy to see you when you come into their enclosure! In just a few weeks they’ve learned to trust, and we’re confident they’ll continue to blossom in a patient, loving home. They absolutely adore chicken and treats, you’ll soon have them won over with a few tasty rewards! We do think that when moved they may hide for a day or two but not for long. These guys are very active and playful so a home that has time to play with them while they settle in would be ideal. They also love to tumble around with each other and are great at keeping each other company. These boys currently live with 10 other cats, so they’re very well socialised with felines. They could happily live with other friendly cats . They are: * Neutered * Vaccinated * Microchipped * Health checked * Come with 5 weeks’ free insurance They’ll need: * A quieter home with children over 12 * Safe outdoor access via a cat flap once settled. * A home away from busy main roads. These boys have already overcome so much in their short lives. Now all they need is someone to show them what it means to be truly loved. We don’t want these special siblings to grow up in rescue when they deserve a home of their own. They truly are lovely little kittens that just need that right home to help them continue flourishing! If you think you could offer Tadpole and Terry the happy ending they’ve been waiting for, please get in touch via the website
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Meet the darling little boy that is Cooper Sadly, Cooper had an owner who didn’t care much for him. He was left unneutered for many years, and the other male cats on the street repeatedly attacked him, eventually leaving him needing emergency veterinary treatment. He was returned to his owner by the RSPCA, who sadly put him straight back outside with his open wounds and bucket collar still on. Thankfully, the lovely ladies on the street had been keeping a close eye on him, and we have now managed to step in and get Cooper safely signed over to us. Since coming into our care, Cooper has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and fully blood tested, and he is now in tip-top condition. Cooper was definitely not made for the thug life! He has shown himself to be a cuddly, gentle and a complete gentleman who was so sadly underappreciated. Here’s what Cooper’s fosterer has to say about him: “Cooper is an extraordinarily loving cat who likes to get on your lap and have cuddles. He spends a lot of time lounging about and snoozing! He is a very good companion cat and will follow you around the house. He is a right little character and just wants to be with somebody. When he is asleep in his bed, you will catch him with one eye open to see if you’re still there. If he realises you have gone, he will go looking for you whilst chirping. It is very sweet. He just wants to be loved.” Cooper is around 5 years old. He currently lives happily with other cats and could live in a multi-cat household, but he would also be perfectly happy as the only cat. 🐶 He has never lived with dogs, so this would need to be considered on an individual basis. 👧 He can live with children of all ages. 🧻 He is fully litter trained. 🏡 Cooper needs a home with a cat flap, away from busy main roads. This gorgeous boy has been through far more than he ever should have, and all he wants now is someone who will love him, cherish him and never let him down again. If you can offer Cooper the forever home he so desperately deserves, please get in touch. He really is an absolute gem of a boy and is available to meet in Canterbury. Could you be Cooper’s forever family? #cutecat #cat
Flori's life lottery draw has taken place! Numbers have been generated at random and our prize fund today was £2982.50 Congratulations to this months winners! You have been emailed directly to collect your winnings. Don't forget there is still time to get yourself signed up to next months draw! Just click the link below, it’s simple and easy to sign up. Thank you everyone who entered this month, thanks to you we will be able to provide more life saving care to many animals in desperate need. See you same time next month! www.florisfriendsrescue.org/lottery Winning number : 1081 (£1789.59) 2nd prize number : 959 (£894.75) 3rd prize number: 105 (£298.25) **Please note this is a licensed lottery**
Dogs like Winniepeg don’t come around often. She is always happy to see any human being that looks her way, always ready for a big cuddle and always smiling….after all the terrible abuse she has suffered it really is rare for a dog to give their entire heart to every person they meet over and over again like she does❤️ #florisfriendsrescue #adoptdontshop #dogs #dogsofinstagram
If you do one thing today, please make it sharing this adoption advert! we really need to find this lad a home ! 📍 Available to meet in Faversham, Kent Calling all semi- experienced dog owners! Meet Ace, our gorgeous smiley boy! Ace is a gorgeous 5 year old Shepherd Mix, love bug with the most infectious smile! Despite everything he has been through recently, Ace seems to have a permanent smile on his face. Sadly, his dad has passed away, and his mum is no longer well enough to give Ace the walks and exercise he needs. Losing his main person has been a huge change for him, and although this decision has been incredibly difficult, the kindest thing is to find Ace a new home where he can have the happy, active life he deserves. At just 5 years old, Ace absolutely loves his walks so very much, so we would really love to find Ace a home that can offer him two nice walks a day. He is in general a very well rounded dog that shouldn't be an issue for any good dog owner. Ace is a very environmentally sound dog. He is good with passing bikes, people, kids, cars, trains, busy towns and you can take him pretty much anywhere but he does need to time to relax on the first few days of being homed as this is where he can be a tad unsure of himself. Ace is: ❤️ Neutered ❤️ Vaccinated ❤️ Microchipped ❤️ Comes with 5 weeks' free pet insurance ❤️ Good with all dogs on his walks (he pretty much just ignores them and if one is reactive to him he is totally submissive and hides behind your legs) ❤️ Happy to live as the only dog or with a very calm, laid back canine companion that won't overwhelm him ❤️ Walks well on and off the lead (although off - lead will take some time after bonding to the family) ❤️ Gentle when taking treats and knows some basic commands ❤️ Is fantastic in the car ❤️ Good with visitors in the home (all currently including young visiting grandchildren) ❤️ Is clean in the house and can be left alone ❤️ A lovely, affectionate all rounder with a heart of gold Ace has also had scale and polish, so those beautiful pearly whites can keep flashing that famous smile! Cats, however, aren't Ace's thing , so he would need a cat free home. Ace has never lived with a dog before but is fine with them on walks and has had doggie pals in the past that he has had play dates with. He particularly likes well rounded, calm dogs and will actively engage in play with them if he has met them a few times and trusts that they are safe. If he is to be homed with another dog we would prefer them to be submissive, nice and laid back and kind as he gets a bit frightened when a dog is overly keen on him. Ace can get very excited when meeting people and may jump up a little, so we'd prefer any children in his new home to be 12+, simply because he could accidentally knock younger children over in his enthusiasm. Honestly, you really do need to meet this boy to appreciate just how special he is. He is gentle, loving, full of personality and has the most wonderful smile and anyone would be incredibly lucky to have Ace by their side. All Ace needs now is someone willing to take things at his pace, give him time to settle when transitioning and generally just offer him a laid back approach and nice walks. 𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 adopted out once and then r𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 a couple of 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐧𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧. 𝐖𝐞 were 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐲 𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 and it honestly wasn't his fault. Just a couple of hours into his new home Ace was clearly feeling a little overwhelmed with all that was going on, the multiple people asking for his attention and all the news things that were being asked of him and he gave a tiny lip curl to the teenage son when he came over to join him on the sofa. It was so minor and to be honest, we are gutted we have to disclose this on his advert as we know this will impact his chances of being picked again but it would be unprofessional of us not to mention it. This has never happened in the 5 years he has been in his current home, not even around young kids. We are sure that this was very likely just down to too much going on and the stress and newness of moving to a new home. Any experienced dog owner will know it is actually a super common behaviour that is SO quickly solved when a dog is over whelmed. He didn't growl, lunge or bite he just gave a short lip curl and that was that. This could be so easily remedied and likely needed a bit more time for him to bond with everyone in the home and a calm off the sofa whilst he found his feet but unfortunately this was enough to get Ace sent straight back to rescue. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜, 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮! Other than this once small incident he was as good as gold and was behaving like the perfect dog. If you think you could be Ace's person, please get in touch via the website to arrange a meet! We are happy for adopters to visit a few times to get to know him !
How these two intelligent, friendly and hilarious little girls are still with us 9 months on is beyond belief! Munchkin and Mouse…full advert on the website . Available to meet in Kent! #florisfriendsrescue #cat #cats #adoptdontshop #cutecat
**Available to meet in Kent** Meet 6 years old Tilly! We call her the cartoon cat as she doesn't look real! she always has a big grin on her face and is ready to greet you. Tilly came to us after enduring five years in truly horrific conditions. Sadly, she arrived with the worst teeth 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 a full dental 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 all the food she likes (she eats absolutely everything, even biscuits with no trouble) and spending peaceful days with her new feline friends. Tilly would live well with other cats or be equally fine on her own. She 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. Tilly is still very hand shy so an adopter will need to understand they may not be able to stroke her immediately. 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. Tilly absolutely loves playing and toys and will happily entertain herself for hours with them! She also enjoys playtime with a human so it would be really great if she could have a home that will play with her and get her some nice toys. 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 (she will need to stay inside for around 8 weeks given she is shyer). 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.
**Available to meet in Chartham Hatch, Kent** Meet Theodore and Terry Bonded 20/22 week old brothers looking for their forever home together. These two were born in a field and survived by begging for food in people’s gardens. When they first arrived at the rescue, they were terrified, trembling like little leaves. It was heartbreaking to see. Since then, they’ve come on in leaps and bounds and have grown into curious and affectionate kittens who are discovering just how wonderful life can be. We wouldn’t call these two cats shy anymore at all (although Terry takes a little time to warm up and will need a patient hand), they’re super happy to see you when you come into their enclosure! In just a few weeks they’ve learned to trust, and we’re confident they’ll continue to blossom in a patient, loving home. They absolutely adore chicken and treats, you’ll soon have them won over with a few tasty rewards! We do think that when moved they may hide for a day or two but not for long. These guys are very active and playful so a home that has time to play with them while they settle in would be ideal. These boys currently live with 10 other cats, so they’re very well socialised with felines. They could happily live with other friendly cats and are also comfortable around calm, cat savvy dogs. They are: * Neutered * Vaccinated * Microchipped * Health checked * Come with 5 weeks’ free Petplan insurance They’ll need: * A quieter home with children over 12 * Safe outdoor access via a cat flap once settled. * A home away from busy main roads. Theodore and Terry have already overcome so much in their short lives. Now all they need is someone to show them what it means to be truly loved. We don’t want these special siblings to grow up in rescue when they deserve a home of their own. If you think you could offer Theodore and Terry the happy ending they’ve been waiting for, please get in touch via the website, These guys are honestly super cute and will give back so much.
❤️ Calling all Shepherd owners! Meet Ace, our gorgeous smiley boy 📍 Available to meet in Faversham, Kent 𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟔 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐧𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧 (𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨) . 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐲 𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡! Ace is a gorgeous 5 year old Shepherd Mix, love bug with the most infectious smile! Despite everything he has been through recently, Ace seems to have a permanent smile on his face. Sadly, his dad has passed away, and his mum is no longer well enough to give Ace the walks and exercise he needs. Losing his main person has been a huge change for him, and although this decision has been incredibly difficult, the kindest thing is to find Ace a new home where he can have the happy, active life he deserves. At just 5 years old, Ace absolutely loves his walks so very much, so we would really love to find him an active home where he can enjoy plenty of adventures. Ace is: ❤️ Neutered ❤️ Vaccinated ❤️ Microchipped ❤️ Comes with 5 weeks' free pet insurance ❤️ Very good with other dogs out on walks ❤️ Happy to live as the only dog or with a calm, laid back canine companion ❤️ Walks well on and off the lead (although can lose focus when he sees a squirrel) ❤️ Gentle when taking treats ❤️ Is fantastic in the car ❤️ Good with visitors in the home ❤️ Is clean in the house and can be left alone ❤️ A lovely, affectionate all rounder with a heart of gold Ace has also had scale and polish, so those beautiful pearly whites can keep flashing that famous smile! Cats, however, aren't Ace's thing , so he would need a cat free home. Ace has never lived with a dog before but is 10/10 with them on walks and has had doggie pals that he has had play dates with. He particularly likes well rounded, calm dogs and will actively engage in play with them. If he is to be homed with another dog we would prefer them to be nice and laid back and kind. Ace can get very excited when meeting people and may jump up a little, so we'd prefer any children in his new home to be 12+, simply because he could accidentally knock younger children over in his enthusiasm. Ace is a long coated boy, so his new family will need to be happy to keep on top of regular brushing and grooming to keep his beautiful coat in tip top condition. Honestly, you really do need to meet this boy to appreciate just how special he is. He is gentle, loving, full of personality and has the most wonderful smile and anyone would be incredibly lucky to have Ace by their side. All Ace needs now is someone willing to mend his broken heart, give him a fresh start and help him get back to enjoying the walks and adventures he loves so much. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 Just a couple of hours into his new home Ace gave a tiny lip curl to the teenage son when he was sat on the sofa next to his new owner - now we have to be honest here this is very likely just the stress and newness of moving to a new home and is a super common behaviour that is SO quickly solved when a dog is over whelmed (it has never happened before in his entire 5 years of life so aren't going to label him as as a bad dog, the fact he has been returned already lowers his chances of finding another home). He didn't growl, lunge or bite he just gave a short lip curl as there was so much going on. This could be so easily remedied and likely needed a bit more time and a calm off the sofa whilst he found his feet but unfortunately this was enough to get Ace sent straight back to rescue. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜, 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮! Other than this once small incident he was as good as gold and was behaving like the perfect dog. If you have owned a shepherd before (Ace is a shepherd mix), you will know this is such a minor issue and so easily solved. If you think you could be Ace's person, please fill out an adoption application on our website!
We have sooooo many cats at our Chartham Hatch base that are still looking for forever homes. All of these guys needs quieter homes and some need more experienced homes . Please consider adopting a shyer cat ❤️ they give so much back in time . #florisfriendsrescue #adopt #cats #catsofinstagram
❤️ Calling all Shepherd experienced owners! Meet Ace, our gorgeous smiley boy 📍 Available to meet in Faversham, Kent 𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟔 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐧𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧 (𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨) . 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐲 𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡! Ace is a gorgeous 5 year old Shepherd Mix, love bug with the most infectious smile! Despite everything he has been through recently, Ace seems to have a permanent smile on his face. Sadly, his dad has passed away, and his mum is no longer well enough to give Ace the walks and exercise he needs. Losing his main person has been a huge change for him, and although this decision has been incredibly difficult, the kindest thing is to find Ace a new home where he can have the happy, active life he deserves. At just 5 years old, Ace absolutely loves his walks, so we would really love to find him an active home where he can enjoy plenty of adventures. Ace has gained a little extra weight due to not getting enough exercise recently, but other than that he is a healthy boy. He is: ❤️ Neutered ❤️ Vaccinated ❤️ Microchipped ❤️ Comes with 5 weeks' free pet insurance ❤️ Good with other dogs out on walks ❤️ Happy to live as the only dog or with the right canine companion ❤️ Walks well on and off the lead (unless he sees a squirrel) ❤️ Gentle when taking treats ❤️ Is fantastic in the car ❤️ Good with visitors in the home ❤️ Is clean in the house and can be left ❤️ A lovely, affectionate all rounder with a heart of gold Ace has also had scale and polish, so those beautiful pearly whites can keep flashing that famous smile! Cats, however, aren't Ace's thing, so he would need a cat free home. Ace has never lived with a dog before but is 10/10 with them on walks and has had doggie pals that he has had play dates with. He particularly likes well rounded, calm, female dogs and will actively engage in play with them. He gets nervous around dominant males and although is good with them on walks, we would rather he wasn't homed with one as we can see his body language is a little more submissive and unsure around them. Ace can get very excited when meeting people and may jump up a little, so we'd prefer any children in his new home to be 12+, simply because he could accidentally knock younger children over in his enthusiasm. Ace is a long coated boy, so his new family will need to be happy to keep on top of regular brushing and grooming to keep his beautiful coat in tip top condition. Honestly, you really do need to meet this boy to appreciate just how special he is. He is gentle, loving, full of personality and has the most wonderful smile and anyone would be incredibly lucky to have Ace by their side. All Ace needs now is someone willing to mend his broken heart, give him a fresh start and help him get back to enjoying the walks and adventures he loves so much. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 Just hours into his new home Ace gave a tiny lip curl to the teenage son when he was sat on the sofa next to his new owner - now we have to be honest here as it could have just been the stress and newness of moving to a new home or he may just need a tiny bit of training in this area (it has never happened before in his entire 5 years of life). He didn't growl, lunge or bite he just gave a short lip curl. This could be so easily remedied and likely needed a bit more time but unfortunately this was enough to get Ace sent straight back to rescue. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜, 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮! Other than this once small incident he was as good as gold and was behaving like the perfect dog. If you have owned a shepherd before (Ace is a shepherd mix), you will know this is such a minor issue and so easily solved. If you think you could be Ace's person, please get in touch via the website to arrange a meet.
The dogs won’t be getting a day out on Thursday as they’re having their joint procedures on Wednesday, so we pretended today was Thursday and went for a quiet, 5 mile stroll across the beautiful Stodmarsh. So many new smells, things to forage and beautiful wildlife to watch. They’ll all sleep well tonight . #florisfriendsrescue #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dog #dogrescue
❤️ BEFORE YOU READ ANY FURTHER… YOU NEED TO KNOW THAT FRANK IS THE BEST CAT ON PLANET EARTH. ❤️ Honestly. We mean it. You HAVE to meet him to understand just how incredibly special this boy is. **Available to meet in Kent** Meet Frank, our gorgeous 10 year old golden oldie who, through absolutely no fault of his own, found himself homeless after his owners got a dog and simply put him out on the street to fend for himself. Frank was out there for quite some time and, unsurprisingly, had really struggled. Thankfully, those days are behind him now. He is back to top notch health, happiness and absolute fabulousness and he is thriving. Frank is the ultimate gentle giant. He is kind, calm, affectionate and loving, with the most wonderful nature. He has so much love to give and would happily spend his days cuddled up with his favourite human. 🐾 A few VERY important things about Frank: ❤️ He loves his human and will cuddle you tightly. ❤️ He is perfectly happy being picked up, cuddled and thoroughly squished. ❤️ He is a big boy, with an enormous head and an equally enormous heart. ❤️ He will happily greet you when you come home. ❤️ He is curious and gentle with other cats and could live with another very calm, friendly cat. ❤️ He could potentially live with a calm, cat friendly dog. If you have a dog, you are welcome to bring them along to a meet and greet. ❤️ Children are absolutely a yes! Frank is happy around humans of all ages. He just wants someone to love him, cuddle him and give him all the fuss he deserves. 🩺 A little bit about Frank’s health condition We know medical information can sometimes put people off, so we want to be completely open about Frank’s condition. Frank has IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), but it is very well controlled and causes him no symptoms when he has his medication. He needs just ¼ of a tiny steroid tablet once a day, which he happily takes hidden in his dinner. The medication works incredibly well for him , he doesn't vomit, and his poo is lovely and solid. He is on the lowest possible dose, and the medication costs approximately £10 - £19 per month, depending on how you purchase it. His IBD does not affect his health in other areas and he can still be insured. With his daily medication, you genuinely wouldn't know he has the condition. So please, don't let this small medical issue overshadow the absolutely enormous personality attached to it. 🏡 What home are we looking for? Frank would love a safe home with cat-flap access to a secure outdoor area, away from busy main roads. He loves a long nap beside his human, followed by pottering outside when he's ready. He really is the perfect mixture of couch cuddler and independent explorer. And finally… We know Frank is 10 years old. We know he's black. And we know that sadly, older black cats aren't always the first ones people choose. But please don't let his age or colour make you scroll past him. Because what Frank lacks in the things people seem to look for on paper, he makes up for in absolute buckets of personality, love and sweetness. This boy has the fullest heart. He is gentle, affectionate, hilarious, calm and just incredibly special. He deserves to spend his retirement years knowing what it feels like to be truly loved, wanted and part of a family. Please consider Frank. And if you're unsure, come and meet him. We have a feeling that once you've met Frank, you'll understand exactly why we think he's the best cat on planet earth.
Good morning from our lovely Winnipeg who is having a bad week this week. She’s struggled with her walking. We hope her joint lubrication next Wednesday will get her slightly back on track and we shall be upping her micro-dose of ketamine too 🙏🏽 life can seem so unfair when doing this job but we have to focus on the good and the good is that she has so much high quality care and people that adore her and she wants for nothing. ❤️ #florisfriendsrescue #dogsofinstagram
We cannot believe these two are STILL waiting for a forever home! They’re slowly growing up in rescue and that’s sad . They’re so lovely, playful and loving and will honestly be great pets! Hit the link in our story for their full advert or visit the website! #kittens #kitten #catlife #kittenlovers #florisfriendsrescue
This absolutely huge hunk of love is soon to be joining Team Flori! Meet Bennie, a 4 year old FIV positive boy that is going to be looking for a catio or protecta fence home. Dont let FIV put you off considering adopting such a lovely, friendly boy like Bennie! Most cats go on to live long and happy lives ! Bennie requires no medication and is neutered, vaccinated and chipped and also comes with 5 weeks free pet insurance. He will soon be available to meet in Kent. Please give Bennie boy a share as FIV cats always get overlooked 🙏🏽 #cats #cats_of_instagram #catselfie #cutecat #catlovers
