Süslü, a little black-and-white cat, was a burst of pure joy. She had a mischievous sparkle in her eyes and a purr that could shake the room. But beneath her playful exterior, something was wrong. Her breathing was labored, her movements were slow, and her stomach felt hard and swollen. Worried sick, her human took her to the vet.
The diagnosis was grim: a diaphragmatic hernia. Her diaphragm, the muscle that helps with breathing, had a tear, and some of her organs were pushing into her chest. Süslü needed a major, risky operation that would either save her or take her life.
But Süslü was a fighter. She made it through the surgery, though the recovery was long and difficult. She was weak and sore, and her once-loud purr was just a tiny rumble. Her human stayed by her side, day and night, offering gentle pets and whispered words of encouragement.
Slowly, Süslü began to heal. Her energy returned, and her purr grew louder. She learned to run and jump again, her movements more graceful and free than ever before. She is a testament to resilience, a little black-and-white miracle who faced death and chose to live.
However, because of her past, Süslü is still scared of people and will run away if she gets the chance. But we believe that once she learns to trust, everything will change, and the door to a happy life will open for her. She still has a scar on her belly, a faint white line that reminds her human of the day she was given a second chance. But mostly, she’s just a cat, living her best life, a testament to the power of hope and the love of a devoted human.
Name: Süslü
Date of birth: Unknown
Gender: Female
Type/Color: Mix / Black and white
Size: Normal Health: Good
Character: Shy, sweet, playful
Country of origin: Türkiye
Still in country of origin: Yes
Castrated: Yes
Chipped: Yes
Outdoor space required: No, indoor or enclosed garden/balcony
Can live with children: Yes, from 10 years old
Can live with other cats: Yes
Needs to be around other cats: It would improve her insecurity and let her feel safer.
Can be with dogs: Unknown
Adoption fee requested: Yes
Ready for travel: No (needs 91 days before ready to leave the country)
Our cats are provided to adopters in an appropriately sized means of transport. The adopter pays for this, and we pass on the purchase price. All adopters are responsible for paying for the transportation, flight, and any procedures that have not yet been completed.
The adopter must register the chip in their own name and update the data after adoption.
