NewsletterNo. 69
May 2009
Summer will soon be here and we will all be arranging holidays, don’t forget your pets, leaving them at home can result in a holiday spoiling moment when you return.
There are many ways to ensure they remain happy & healthy by using the pet sitting services or a cattery/kennels.
Already this year we have seen 6 pregnant mums, some of who have lost there kittens due to being to being in a poor condition when they came to us.
Please do have your cats neutered or spayed to avoid having unwanted kittens.
We have a wide variety of ages, colours and different temperaments of cats to be homed. Could you let one of these less fortunate felines into your life?
Buffy
Buffy is a 2 year old Black & White girl who would appreciate an outdoor home.
Kitty
Kitty also came to us from the vets after her owners decided she was too much of a handful, when she became a little aggressive, she is now progressing to be a lot friendlier, if a little frightened of men.
Cindy
Cindy has nurtured her 7 kittens to be a lively lot who have all now been homed.
Scruffy & Thunder
Mum & her final son who was born during a rain storm last June, Scruffy would suit an out door home, while Thunder would appreciate a new dry & comfy home.
Kenny, Kermit & Kevin
Kirsty’s kittens were a wildie bunch who are slowly coming round to the quiet life and with love & care will be good companions.
Sushi
Sushi is a black girl whose owner no longer wanted her, she is a spicy lass who will put up with humans but does not like the company of other felines.
Bruno, Brutus & Blaze
This litter of 20 week old kittens from Preston are full of fun and would love lots of room to run around in & a cosy place to sleep in.
Marble
This Persian girl was no longer welcome at her previous home and has now settled into a pleasant life, she is a little nervous but given any attention she is a loving girl who deserves a new home.
Boots.
Boots a tabby lad remains with us after Bridie & Boris have gone to new homes this 16 month old from Blackburn had to fend for themselves a little, and gave a little hiss & a spit is now a happy young lad.
Bruno, Brutus & Blaze
This litter of 20 week old kittens from Preston are full of fun and would love lots of room to run around in & a cosy place to sleep in.
Marble
This Persian girl was no longer welcome at her previous home and has now settled into a pleasant life, she is a little nervous but given any attention she is a loving girl who deserves a new home.
Boots.
Boots a tabby lad remains with us after Bridie & Boris have gone to new homes this 16 month old from Blackburn had to fend for themselves a little, and gave a little hiss & a spit is now a happy young lad.
Archie, Avril, Astrid, Arthur & Albert.
Yet more youngsters who have come from Houghton, this bunch are a feisty collection of Black and tabbies who all have a lovely thick coat, they will soon be ready for a new home of their own.
Twinkle & Sparkle
Two bright little girls from Darwen are 11 months old Black & Whites and will bring light to any house they get chance to make their home.
Sasha, Sadie & Smokey
Sally’s kittens are two black & White girls and a Smokey Black lad are from Nelson are aged 19 weeks who are ready for a new home.
Sylvester
The remaining boy of a family of 6 of mixed colours arrived from Leyland after being dumped in a dustbin.
Basil, & Friends
A load of busy Bees whom we are still trying to find new homes for these 20 plus, Black or Black & White cats who are quite friendly, aged from 5 months to 3 years, due to their owners health problems.
Paddy
Paddy is a 7 month old Tabby lad from Padiham who was left homeless following the break up of a young couple.
Paddy
Paddy is a 7 month old Tabby lad from Padiham who was left homeless following the break up of a young couple.
Betsy is a one year old lass who had 3 kittens with her who have all gone to new homes, she is a sweet affectionate lass.
Fifi
Fifi is an 18 month old sweet tortie lass from near Chorley who would love a home to make her own.
Roxy is another sweet tortie lass but from Blackburn who loves to be made a fuss of.
Tia
Tia is an 11 moth old black girl from Fulwood who is a bit timid & would like a quiet home.
Virgil
Virgil is a white & black lad who would love to be the pilot of Thunderbird 3.
Nelson
Nelson is a one eyed ginger lad is 5 year old lad who is a very friendly boy.
Nelson is a one eyed ginger lad is 5 year old lad who is a very friendly boy.
Cleo
Cleo was one of Cassie’s day old kittens, and is now 6 weeks old, she was the little fighter of the bunch, this tortie tabby.
Pickle
Pickle
Pickle is an 18 month old tabby & white lass who loves to climb and shouts for help when she gets stuck.
Molly & Millie
Molly & Milly, Mum & daughter, were two heavily pregnant girls from Ashton in Preston, who eventually had eight kittens between them, Milly is a young lass who didn’t have a clue about the kittens but Molly is a good foster mum looking after them all.
Mango Pepper & Kittens
Mango is a 1 year old tabby lass who is friendly girl, Pepper is a nervous 1 year old black & white mum with three, 2 week old kittens who she is bringing on a treat.
Brook
Mango is a 1 year old tabby lass who is friendly girl, Pepper is a nervous 1 year old black & white mum with three, 2 week old kittens who she is bringing on a treat.
Brook
Brook is a 7 year old lad who was taken to the vets by the R.S.P.C.A. With an old injury to a back leg, unfortunately he had to have it removed as it was badly damaged.
Sky & Kittens
Sky is a 2 year old black & white lass from Ribbleton who had to leave their home due to the landlord not wanting them in the flat, she has 4 7 week old kittens who are thriving and she also looking after Cleo when mum, Cassie didn’t want anything to do with her.
Tootsie, Titan, Tyson, Troy, Toby & Teddy
These six very friendly Black & white boys & a girl came from the same house as Sky.
Tootsie, Titan, Tyson, Troy, Toby & Teddy
These six very friendly Black & white boys & a girl came from the same house as Sky.
Nero
Nero’s was left behind when his brother Samson has been homed this black lad aged 14 months from Preston would like a home of his own.
Cats and Kittens Homed
Becky
Maggie
Maggie was a Tortie & white lass from Burnley who was a stray with nowhere to go, she was heavily pregnant but unfortunately she lost her litter before they were born, she is now a happy lass in her new home.
Holly
Holly joined us just before Christmas last year and has gone to a new home in Coppull.
Scooby
Scooby also came in just before Christmas, this black lad now has a new home in Leyland.
Sophie
Sophie was one of the a family dumped in a dustbin in Leyland, she now has a new home Higher Walton.
Amber
Amber was a young Black lass from Blackburn who now has a new with Sophie in Higher Walton.
Amber was a young Black lass from Blackburn who now has a new with Sophie in Higher Walton.
Jill
Jill came to us from another rescue she is an 18 month old tabby lass who is now a happy girl living in Preston.
Twinkle
Twinkle was an 8 month old Tabby & White lass from Preston, who now has a new home in Ribbleton.
Bonnie & Bilbo
Two of load of busy Bees whom we are still trying to find new homes for these 20 plus, Black or Black & White cats, these two now have new homes in Chorley & Preston.
Sophie
Sophie was a black lass who stayed with us for almost a full year before going to a new home in Bamber Bridge.
Anna
Anna was last years Super Mum fostering numerous kittens @ various times helping out with others being hand fed, she has the home she deserves in Preston.
Olive
Olive was a young lass from Preston who now has a new home in Preston
Buster, Bonnie, Becky & Becca
Buster was probably the dad of these youngsters from Ingol, he has gone to a new home in Blackburn the kittens have gone to Clayton-Le-Woods, & Preston.
Sophie
Sophie was a black lass who stayed with us for almost a full year before going to a new home in Bamber Bridge.
Anna
Anna was last years Super Mum fostering numerous kittens @ various times helping out with others being hand fed, she has the home she deserves in Preston.
Olive
Olive was a young lass from Preston who now has a new home in Preston
Buster, Bonnie, Becky & Becca
Buster was probably the dad of these youngsters from Ingol, he has gone to a new home in Blackburn the kittens have gone to Clayton-Le-Woods, & Preston.
Freckles & Rosie
These two youngsters came in with Virgil, who is still with us while this pair soon sent out a call for help to International Rescue and were whisked off to the safety of new homes in Freckles has gone to Bamber Bridge, whilst Rosie took her a new mate Mitz who was our last intake last year, with her to Whitestake.
These two youngsters came in with Virgil, who is still with us while this pair soon sent out a call for help to International Rescue and were whisked off to the safety of new homes in Freckles has gone to Bamber Bridge, whilst Rosie took her a new mate Mitz who was our last intake last year, with her to Whitestake.
Charlie
Charlie was a 7 year old tabby Bamber Bridge lass who now has a new home Preston.
Cassie
Cassie
Cassie came in out of the cold with her day old kittens from Accrington and was not a good mum, Sky is fostering her remaining kitten while she has gone back to her rescuers who have given her new home.
Alfie
Alfie was a Burnley boy who has gone to a new home in Penwortham
Ainsley
Ainsley was a 2½ year old semi long haired black lad who loved to get & give lots of attention, he is now a happy lad in his new home.
Ainsley was a 2½ year old semi long haired black lad who loved to get & give lots of attention, he is now a happy lad in his new home.
Cats Helped
- An RTA was treated for an injured leg that he unfortunately lost but was returned to his owner.
- Another RTA was much luckier ending up with no more than being badly bruised & a few superficial cuts that were treated before he was returned home.
- Seven cats were neutered or spayed and returned to their owners.
Our equipment has also been busy with other people either trapping cats or loaned out for injured
felines to recover and convalesce in.
Please, do remember to have your cat Neutered or Spayed to avoid any unwanted kittens.
SPONSOR CATS
SPONSOR CATS
The Senior Citizens
These folks are a collection of older cats who are well past their pensionable age and want to enjoy life to the full.
Lulu
Lulu is a 21 year old Tortie lady, who is a pain, her owner has cancer and could not look after her. She is a cute lass who is as friendly as could be if she feels like it, but is not too keen on the other cats.
Barney
Barney remains a happy chap despite his many problems and has turned out to have epilepsy and in need of constant care, he has lost his front left leg in a car accident, the Aliens, are now a little out of his reach.
Boomer
This Happy girl, who is a long haired tabby & white had been abandoned in Blackburn and would not settle with the neighbours cat who was feeding her, she is still a little bully and occasionally grumpy, has now been diagnosed as having been developed Kidney problems.
This Happy girl, who is a long haired tabby & white had been abandoned in Blackburn and would not settle with the neighbours cat who was feeding her, she is still a little bully and occasionally grumpy, has now been diagnosed as having been developed Kidney problems.
Guy
This fine fella turned out to be a lot younger in reality than everybody thought, he has a Liver problem, but loves to play with the kittens, which keeps him young at heart, he now has an Inner Ear problem which has meant him having an Operation to have a number of Polyps' cleared out.
Jessie
Jessie is a real youngster @ 17 but her owner was moving and didn’t want to take his cats with him, the previous day he had had his other, older cat put to sleep @ the vets Jessie is a very pretty silver cat with a chinchilla like coat. She keeps her self very much to herself, unless there is food about.
Tut
Tut is an old lad who had been left in a flat for 3 weeks when his owner moved away. The Landlady found him when she was preparing the flat for the new tenants. He is a grumpy chap who has already gained the nickname “King Tut” as he seems to think he is above all others.
Tinkerbelle
Tinkerbelle is an lady of 17½year old lady who enjoys getting her own way, she puts up with the other cats but keeps pretty much to herself, but does share her affection with humans and likes her food.
Sam
Sam is our new older gentleman who likes to take things easy, and is a gentle giant with a pleasant disposition.
Sam is our new older gentleman who likes to take things easy, and is a gentle giant with a pleasant disposition.
Susie
Susie is an old lass of 16 years who enjoys a quiet life whose owner had died after having her for 16 years.
Pebbles & Jasmine
These two old girls were taken to the vets to be put down apart from being a bit grumpy and frightened they seem to enjoy life.
Poppy, Lucy & Onion
These 3 old girls have recently joined us & will be staying for their retirement years, each one in their own way is a dear old girl and they make sure that lads behave themselves, more about them in the next Newsletter.
These 3 old girls have recently joined us & will be staying for their retirement years, each one in their own way is a dear old girl and they make sure that lads behave themselves, more about them in the next Newsletter.
Sasha
Sasha came to us as a 20 year old, looking like an Armadillo with the fur on her back being completely matted together and suffering with a heart problem, after a week or so she was fit enough to have a Hair do and came back almost bald, she is now happy but wishes the kittens would leave her alone.
Sasha came to us as a 20 year old, looking like an Armadillo with the fur on her back being completely matted together and suffering with a heart problem, after a week or so she was fit enough to have a Hair do and came back almost bald, she is now happy but wishes the kittens would leave her alone.
Dolly
Dolly is a little tabby lass who is also 20 years old, she likes the quiet life and loves to snuggle on the couch if she gets chance.
Socks
Socks is a black & white 18½ year old girl from Standish who is a grumpy old lass but tends to like the quiet life and usually find a spot on the stairs to be alone.
The Younger Ones
These folks are the harder, if not impossible to home, due to their personality or health problems.
Vicky
The little girl from Colne, is now 7 years old, has a lung and liver problem brought about by the state she was in when she was picked up, struggling to breath. and has now developed Throat Cancer. She is now a happy little soul with many more problems and much in need of lots of TLC.
Noddy
Noddy is a sweet lad who has been homed twice, but because of his problems, he has been returned to us. He suffers from brain damage which causes him to swing his head and run around in circles, he has recently started to have an odd fit now & again.
Bug
Bug is a young girl who suffered a severe blunt force trauma to the face, it resulted in her having half of her lower jaw removed due to the extensive damage. Despite her permanent smile and constant dribbling, she is a happy girland love to play all day.
If you could help these special cats or any other of our cats by offering them a special home, please give us a call and ask for further details.
If you could help these special cats or any other of our cats by offering them a special home, please give us a call and ask for further details.
May we apologise for this Newsletter being so late as I have recently been in Hospital for a week and things were to say the least hectic at home.
Thanks to Matthew who extended his weekend leave with the agreement of his Staff Sergeant to help look after the cats & kittens.
Special Thanks:
- Jennifer took the stall to the Northern Birman Cat Show to allow to cover two events on one day.
- Pam Mitchell from the Wirral met us at the Preston Pagan Moot last year, she is now organising raffles & collections among her friends and visitors @ the Wirral Moot these have amounted to £75.00 in honour of the Goddess Bast and is looking forward to organising a fund raising event for us to attend in the near future.
Thank you ALL very much.
Donations Received
Many donations have been received, both small & large but all as important as each other, Goods to sell, food to feed the ever growing number of hungry mouths to feed.
Many donations have been received, both small & large but all as important as each other, Goods to sell, food to feed the ever growing number of hungry mouths to feed.
These have included:
- Food,
- Bedding,
- Goods for sale.
£ 325.
For all donations big & small we have received.
Thank You.
Please continue to help us in any way you can however large or small, they all count and make a big difference.
Jam Jars
Due to the number of events we are attending the sale of Jams & Pickles is outstripping our supply of Jars. Do you have any unwanted Jam or Pickle Jars or similar that we can recycle to use for our Homemade Jams & Pickles etc?
Please ring to arrange for us to collect any that you may have.
Thank you ALL very much.
Thanks to ALL our Sponsors for your very special & regular contributions towards the care of the Elderly and more Unusual cats we are looking after.
Many of you have set up Standing Orders, which really do make a really pleasant surprise when we check the Bank Account.
A Reminder & A Big Thank You
Many of you have set up Standing Orders, which really do make a really pleasant surprise when we check the Bank Account.
A Reminder & A Big Thank You
Are you one of the few members who has forgotten to renew your membership this year. The vast majority have Thank You very much, but no matter, Why?
Just fill in the membership application form, and start all over again, and receive your newsletter by post, as usual.
Sponsorship Scheme
Thank you to all those who continue their help in this way the donations of cash and Direct Debits, food, litter and blankets have been most warmly appreciated by the cats and kittens
Once again Many Thanks to YOU ALL.
Funds Raised
Please support is in our future efforts
Homings, during the last two months have amounted to:
£ 640.00
Raised: £ 103.30
Lancashire Cat Club Show @ Wigan
Raised: £ 326.30
Table Top Sale @ St Aidans Church Hall.
Raised: £ 123.05
Preston & Blackpool Cat Club Show @ Preston College
Raised: £ 207.50
Humberside Cat Club Show @ Lincoln.
Northern Birman Cat Club Show @ Carnforth.
Raised: £ 287.90 & £47.00
A table @ The Red Nose Table Top @ St Aidans
Raised: £ 13.20
The Manchester & District Cat Club Show
Raised: £ 233.30
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
We will be attending the following events:
The friends of Louise Horrocks' Park in Blackpool are holding a Fun Day
Sunday May the 31st
The Merseyside Cat Club Show @ The Epic Centre Ellesmere Port.
Saturday June the 6th.
Longridge Field Day
Saturday June the 13th.
The Lakeland Cat Club Show @ the Kendal Leisure Centre
Saturday June the 20th.
Lostock Hall Carnival.
Saturday July the 4th
Do you know of any events that we could attend to promote our work and raise funds, or If you can help at any of our events or have goods we could sell, please contact us for further details.
Once again A big Thank You to everyone who has helped and donated things, without YOU ALL, we could not do the job that needs to be done.
Marlene.
Please continue with your support, Thank You.
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