~ MEWSLETTER ~
Bolton & Radcliffe Branch
Summer 2009 Edition 1.2
Summer 2009
Hello and another big meowy welcome to the
summer edition of the Cats Protection Bolton &
Radcliffe branch ‘Mewsletter’.
Despite several attempts we have finally managed
to track her down. Ms CP Bolton & Radcliffe
herself.. Carol! Our welfare officer is always busy
rescuing cats in the Radcliffe and Bolton area but
we managed to grab 5 minutes with her for a quick
cat chat. Read page 6 for this world exclusive!
As the country falls deeper into recession, animal
welfare charities are really feeling the pinch . This
branch is no exception. It has been widely
reported that more animals are being abandoned
as individuals tighten their belts as a result of the
‘credit crunch.’ There is also the added blows for
animal welfare charities that donations are falling
and fewer people are coming forward to offer
animals a home. This branch is full to capacity
with 45 cats currently in need of a home. Last year
we rehomed on average 16 cats per month,
compared to an average of 9 per month so far this
year. Last year the branch was in the black, but
since January we have lost £1,000 a month after
vets’ fees, pet food and cat litter costs were
accounted for. It is now more than ever we really
need your support. For more information on how
you can help please visit bolton.cats.org.uk or
email [email protected].
As always thanks for your continued support, the
branch really couldn’t run without it. Until next time
‘Me-Out’!
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‘When I grow up I want to be a Cats
Protection volunteer’
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What’s in this issue:
1
It’s been a really busy few months for the branch
with all our fundraising activities. See page 10 for
all the gossip from our recent events. Branch
volunteers recently visited Bury Church High
School to educate Year 7s about cat welfare, read
the story on page9. Also take a peek on page 4 to
see one of our volunteers Emma taking the Cats
Protection message international.
2-3. Home a cat
Beautiful Daisy need a home
4. Cats Protection abroad
5. Cat Care Advice
Everything about neutering
6. The Interview
With Carol F
7. Cat Facts and More
8-9. Volunteers Corner
See what we’ve been up to
10. Fundraising Mews
See our full timetable of events
11.Ask Kat
Our resident agony aunt answers
your kitty problems
12.And Finally..
Some success stories to warn the heart!
If you have any stories,
ideas or comments for the
mewsletter
Please email
[email protected]
CONTACT DETAILS – BOLTON & RADCLIFFE BRANCH
CONTACT
DETAILS
– BOLTON &&
RADCLIFFE
BRANCH
Telephone : 01204 572111 (Neutering
enquires
Daily 6.30-7.30pm)
0161 724 5118
(Daily 12.30-2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm)
Telephone : 01204
572111 (Neutering enquires(cat
Daily
6.30-7.30pm)
& 0161 724 5118 (Daily 12.30-2.30pm
Email :[email protected]
enquires)
or [email protected]
(mewsletter) & 7.30-9.30pm)
Email :[email protected]
(cat
enquires)
or
[email protected]
(mewsletter)
Website :http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Website
:http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Home
a Cat
We are currently inundated with cats for rehoming. All our cat pens are full,
and our Fosterers are kindly donating spare rooms to enable us to accept
cats in & prevent them being on the streets. And of course Summer means
kitten season!!!!.If you are thinking of adopting a cat, or two, PLEASE,
PLEASE get in touch with us & give our lovely cats a second chance!
Charlie: Handsome tabby & white boy,
age 4
Hi, I'm Charlie & I'm looking for my new home...
I wonder if you can help ? I’m a rather
handsome lad, wouldn’t you agree but I keep
getting overlooked. I've always lived as an only
cat, so I'm not sure if I'd get on with other pets,
and I'd like a nice quiet home. Is there someone
out there who could love me and give me a
forever home.. I really think I deserve it.
‘Please can you give me a home, I’ve
been here for ages!!!’ Charlie
Daisy: Loving 12 year old seeks quiet
retirement home
Hello, I'm Daisy & I'm looking for a new home
where I can laze my days away, pottering in the
garden & sleeping mainly ! I'd like a home
ideally with no other cats as they make me a bit
nervous. I've recently had my thyroids removed
but otherwise I'm in good shape for my age !
I've still got plenty of life & love left in me...
could we retire together ? I've been here for
AGES now & I'd love a new home soon
please... I'm no trouble & I would be your friend
for life - please come & meet me !!
‘I’ve still got plenty of love to
give’ Daisy
Sandy
White & ginger 3 year old male
Hello folks, I'm Sandy. I'm about 3 years old and rather
handsome if I say so myself ! I'm a very friendly boy, I
like to play & I've got lots of love to give to someone
out there. Am I the boy for you - I hope so. Come &
meet me & see what you think !
Poor Sandy has been with us for some time now & is
getting fed up with his cat pen - we'd love to find him
his new home soon.... if you think he's the boy for you,
please get in touch.
‘Friendly and
handsome…what more do
you want?' Sandy
CONTACT DETAILS – BOLTON & RADCLIFFE BRANCH
CONTACT
DETAILS
– BOLTON &&
RADCLIFFE
BRANCH
Telephone : 01204 572111 (Neutering
enquires
Daily 6.30-7.30pm)
0161 724 5118
(Daily 12.30-2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm)
Telephone : 01204
572111 (Neutering enquires(cat
Daily
6.30-7.30pm)
& 0161 724 5118 (Daily 12.30-2.30pm
Email :[email protected]
enquires)
or [email protected]
(mewsletter) & 7.30-9.30pm)
Email :[email protected]
(cat
enquires)
or
[email protected]
(mewsletter)
Website :http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Website :http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Home
a Cat
No apologies for a second ‘home a cat’ page, we really are full to capacity!
Nutmeg & Jazz:
3 year old friendly tortie & white neutered
females
Hi, I'm Nutmeg and I'm looking for a home hopefully with
my friend Jazz who is a bit camera shy, but she looks a lot
like me ! We're both very placid & pretty girls & Jazz is a bit
more shy than me, so I really need to look out for her !
Could we be the girls for you ?
‘Why adopt one cat when you can
have two?’Nutmeg
If you'd like to meet Nutmeg & Jazz please ring us on 0161
724 5118 between 12 & 2 or 7.30pm - 9.30pm or email
[email protected]
Henry: Ginger gentlemen charmer seeks
loving, quiet home
I arrived in this strange place after hitching a lift in a
van. I didn't have a microchip so these lovely people
couldn't find out where I'd come from ! They reckon
I'm somewhere between 6 - 8 years, but hey, I say,
what does age matter - it's style that counts !
I'm a real gentleman cat who likes a quiet and
relaxed sort of life so they reckon I'd be best suited in
a home with no children to disturb my peace! I do like
to stroll around the grounds & survey my patch, so a
home with a garden would be nice.
‘Do you have room for me?’
Suri
‘I’ve been with the branch by
far the longest.. Please take
me home’ Henry
Suri: Tabby & white male seeks happy ending
I'm Suri, a rather handsome tabby & white lad aged
approx 2 - 3 years old. I had a tough life before I came
here, living as a stray on the streets. I was here with my
friend Tux but he's now gone to his new home, so I'm
feeling kind of lonely. The lady who's looking after me is
great, but I'd really like a home of my own with people
who will understand that I've had a tough time & am still
wary of people but I'm improving every day. I do like other
cats, so I wouldn't mind sharing.
If you would like to meet any of our cats please phone 0194281845 or email
[email protected]
CONTACT DETAILS – BOLTON & RADCLIFFE BRANCH
CONTACT
DETAILS
– BOLTON &&
RADCLIFFE
BRANCH
Telephone : 01204 572111 (Neutering
enquires
Daily 6.30-7.30pm)
0161 724 5118
(Daily 12.30-2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm)
Telephone : 01204
572111 (Neutering enquires(cat
Daily
6.30-7.30pm)
& 0161 724 5118 (Daily 12.30-2.30pm
Email :[email protected]
enquires)
or [email protected]
(mewsletter) & 7.30-9.30pm)
Email :[email protected]
(cat
enquires)
or
[email protected]
(mewsletter)
Website :http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Website :http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Cats Protection Abroad
In March this year one of our volunteers showed how far she was willing to
go in the name of cat welfare. Emma Hedley flew out to the island of
Tenerife to take part in a 7 day trap, neuter and release (TNR) programme
as a volunteer ‘cat trapper’.Here is her story
The purpose of the programme is to control the
cat population on the island which is a real
problem in terms of the welfare of those cats.
There are thousands of feral (wild) cats on the
island and the numbers are increasing every
day as they continue to breed within their
colonies. The average life span of one of those
feral cats (if they survive beyond kittenhood) is
just 2 years compared with that of a domestic
house cat which is on average 14-20 years.
Some of the problems faced by the feral cats of
Tenerife include:-
Whilst the cats are under anaesthetic, the tip
of one ear if snipped off so that they can be
identified as a neutered cat; this ensures that
they are not trapped again in the future and
operated on unnecessarily.
There is also a recovery area where the cats
are cared for over the next 48 hours so that
they can be fed and kept warm whilst the
anaesthetic completely wears off, after which
the cats are returned to the same spot where
they were trapped.
Disease - which can be spread through mating
and fighting (both of which usually stop after
neutering). When left untreated the cat will die a
slow and unpleasant death, usually infecting
others along the way;
Injury – a cat wounded in a fight, by a predator
or hit by a car will usually die a slow and painful
death after weeks of suffering without any
veterinary treatment;
Poison - which is put down by some local
people/farmers who view the cats as pests;
Starvation – in the mountains the cats tend to
live on lizards, whilst in the towns they must rely
on scraps from the tourists and locals;
The TNR programme was organised and
funded by an animal welfare charity called ‘San
Francisco’ which is based in Tenerife. The TNR
programme involved a team of volunteer
trappers using humane cat traps (baited with
tasty treats of course) to trap the feral cats in
order to transport them to a make shift ‘clinic’
where volunteer vets were waiting to neuter the
cats.
The ‘clinic’ was actually an apartment set up as
a temporary veterinary surgery with operating
tables, equipment and drugs to neuter the
trapped cats.
One of the Tenerife kitties
trapped. He will neutered and
then returned to the wild
During the trip the team managed to trap,
neuter and return 218 cats in 7 days –
preventing the birth of thousands of kittens
who would have struggled to survive and
would have faced a very tough life even if they
had.
Whilst the outcome of the trip was a fantastic
achievement for all of those involved, in reality
it was just the tip of the iceberg as there are
thousands more unneutered feral cats on the
island. The drugs and equipment used by the
vets during this 7 day trip cost in the region of
£4,000 and therefore the charity must now
raise the funds for the next TNR programme.
If you are interested in volunteering for the
future TNR programmes in and would like
more information, please contact Emma at
[email protected].
CONTACT DETAILS – BOLTON & RADCLIFFE BRANCH
CONTACT
DETAILS
– BOLTON & RADCLIFFE
BRANCH
Telephone : 01204 572111 (Neutering
enquires
Daily 6.30-7.30pm)0161
724 5118
(Daily 12.30-2.30pm & 7.30pm-9.30pm)
Telephone : 01204
(Neutering enquires(cat
Daily
6.30-7.30pm)0161
724 5118 (Daily 12.30-2.30pm
& 7.30pm-9.30pm)
Email 572111
:[email protected]
enquires)
or [email protected]
(mewsletter)
Email :[email protected]
(cat
enquires)
or
[email protected]
(mewsletter)
Website :http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Website
:http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Registered Charity Number
203644
(England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Cat Care Advice:
Neutering
With kitten season upon us, this Mewsletter we focus on neutering. Did
you know that in just 5 years a un-neutered female can be responsible for
20,000 descendents? If that’s not enough encouragement to get your cat
neutered then read on…
Neutering facts
There are around 2.5 million stray cats living in the UK
Cats can become sexually active from 4 months old
Gestation in cats (the length of pregnancy) is nine weeks
and a female cat can come into seasons again just six weeks
after giving birth.
A cat can have up to three litters a year with 5 or 6 kittens.
That adds up to 18 homes for Cats Protection to find each
year, just for one cat’s kittens!
‘I’ve said it once and I’ll say
it again .. There is no
shortage of kittens!’
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Some of the benefits of neutering can be:
Neutered male cats
Will become less likely to roam (reducing the risk2
of being run over).
Will become less likely to fight, thus improving
their chances of avoiding serious diseases, like 3
feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline
leukaemia virus (FeLV) which are transmitted by cat
bites and reproductive activity.
‘3 Litters a year?!… I’m glad we’ve
been done!’
Will be less likely to mark their territory with urine
(spraying).
Catscats
have 290 bones in their body, and 517
Female
muscles
Can avoid unwanted pregnancies (It is NOT beneficial for a
female cat to have a litter before spaying, this is a myth).
Won't call and wail during their sexual cycle.
Will be less likely to contract diseases spread by bites and
reproductive activity.
Cats Protection run an
assisted Neutering
Scheme to help those on
benefits pay for the cost
of neutering. For more
details email
[email protected]
Cats recover very quickly from neutering operations but we'd
recommend following your vet's advice on how to look after your
cat after his operation.
CONTACT DETAILS – BOLTON & RADCLIFFE BRANCH
CONTACT
DETAILS
BOLTON &
BRANCH
Telephone : 01942 818745 (Neutering
enquires
Daily –6.30-7.30)
& RADCLIFFE
0161 724 5118
(Daily 12.30-2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm)
Telephone :Email
01942
818745 (Neutering enquires
Daily
6.30-7.30)
& 0161 724 5118 (Daily 12.30-2.30pm
& 7.30-9.30pm)
:[email protected]
(cat
enquires)
or [email protected]
(mewsletter)
Email :[email protected]
(cat
enquires)
or
[email protected]
(mewsletter)
Website :http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Website :http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
THE Carol Farrell Interview!
We have finally pinned her down! Ms ‘ CP Bolton and Radcliffe’ herself Carol Farrell! Carol has been a dedicated welfare and homing officer
since the branch was established and is now quite a celebrity in the local
area! She managed to take 10 minutes out of her busy cat-protecting
timetable to have are chat with the Mewsletter:
How and why did you get involved in the Cats
Protection?
I originally began helping at Cats Protection with my daughter
who was interested in cats. We already had our own cats and
we lived nearby
What is your role and what does it involve?
I am the Welfare & Homing Officer for the Bolton & Radcliffe
Branch. Being Welfare Officer involves speaking to people
who have cats that need to come into our care for rehoming,
arranging to pick them up and be checked by the vet. I also
organise the routine vet visits for the cats and provide general
support to the fosterers. As Homing Officer, I speak to people
who would like to adopt a cat or kitten from us and arrange for
them to have a Home Visit. Both roles require lots of
paperwork to be complete and this need to be recorded and
filed with National Cat Centre every year.
Carol is pictured with her
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Persian cat, Piper, who was
rescued after being
dumped on a railway line
What is the best part of volunteering for the Cats
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Protection?
The best parts of volunteering for Cats Protection are handrearing kittens who have lost their mother
and seeing them grow into happy, healthy cats and also seeing our cats and kittens going to their new
homes and a happy ending.
And the worse part?
The worst part is seeing cruelty and mistreatment first hand
and not having the resources to help all the cats and kittens we
hear about.
What the volunteers say:
‘Carol was my first real insight
to CP and from first speaking
with her I realised the
dedication that she puts into
her work with the cats. She is
one in a million!’ JH
Which cat do you remember the most and why?
Many years ago, we had a pregnant cat come into care which
was kept in a fosterers house while she had her kittens. One
“Tiny & not good with names….
morning,
I went
to help in
and
we found
Cats
havedown
290 bones
their
body, that
andshe
517had only
But ours” PP
had one kitten. We weremuscles
sure this couldn’t be right as she has
seemed to be too big just to have one kitten. We searched the
‘An absolute star, BRCP could
house and found, one after another, 3 other kittens. But as
not function with out her,
they had been born some hours earlier they were cold and
Thanks Carol from all at BRCP
lifeless. We revived them using warm water and once they
including all cats’ CM
appeared to come round we put them with their mother. After a
‘Thoroughly dedicated to the
few minutes they began to suckle and they all survived and
CP cause, hundreds of cats
eventually went onto new homes.
now have better lives and
And finally.. Why do you think cats are the nation’s loving homes as a direct result
favourite pet?
of Carol’s hard work’ CV
Cats are independent free spirits but they have lots of love to
give.
CONTACT DETAILS – BOLTON & RADCLIFFE BRANCH
CONTACT
DETAILS
BOLTON &
BRANCH
Telephone : 01942 818745 (Neutering
enquires
Daily –6.30-7.30)
& RADCLIFFE
0161 724 5118
(Daily 12.30-2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm)
Telephone :Email
01942
818745 (Neutering enquires
Daily
6.30-7.30)
& 0161 724 5118 (Daily 12.30-2.30pm
& 7.30-9.30pm)
:[email protected]
(cat
enquires)
or [email protected]
(mewsletter)
Email :[email protected]
(cat
enquires)
or
[email protected]
(mewsletter)
Website :http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Website :http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Cat Facts
• Ailurophilia is the "love of cats.“
•The nose pad of a cat is ridged in a pattern that
is unique, just like the fingerprint of a human.
•25% of cat owners blow dry their cats hair after a bath.
•A cat's heart beats twice as fast as a human heart, at 110 to 140 beats per minute.
• If your cat is near you, and her tail is quivering, this is the greatest expression of love your cat can give
you.If her tail starts thrashing, her mood has changed --- Time to distance yourself from her.
•The domestic cat is the only cat species able to hold its tail vertically while walking. All wild cats hold
their tails horizontally or tucked between their legs while walking.
•Cats are the sleepiest of all mammals. They spend 16 hours of each day sleeping. With that in mind,
a seven year old cat has only been awake for two years of its life!
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Please note that the CP Bolton &
Radcliffe Branch does not endorse
any commercial product or service mentioned
or offered in the mewsletter
CONTACT DETAILS – BOLTON & RADCLIFFE BRANCH
CONTACT
DETAILS
– BOLTON &&
RADCLIFFE
BRANCH
Telephone : 01204 572111 (Neutering
enquires
Daily 6.30-7.30pm)
0161 724 5118
(Daily 12.30-2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm)
Telephone : 01204
572111 (Neutering enquires(cat
Daily
6.30-7.30pm)
& 0161 724 5118 (Daily 12.30-2.30pm
Email :[email protected]
enquires)
or [email protected]
(mewsletter) & 7.30-9.30pm)
Email :[email protected]
(cat
enquires)
or
[email protected]
(mewsletter)
Website :http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Website
:http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Volunteer’s Corner
Have you ever thought of offering your services as a volunteer? Well we would
love to hear from you and discuss the volunteering options we have available
at our branch.
The branch is solely staffed by willing volunteers who commit some of their
precious free time to the welfare of our feline friends in and
around Bolton& Radcliffe, and we are always looking for new
enthusiastic volunteers.
The branch does not have a specific cat centre and the
opportunities for volunteering are more varied which will
ensure there is something to suit all levels of availability &
involvement.
The opportunities available are:
Fundraising: This could involve helping out at fundraising
Don’t let the photo put you
events (fairs, car boot sales and auctions), generating
off volunteering...we’re really
fundraising ideas or providing admin support for events. We
not a bad gang!
have a very active and committed fundraising team who play
a vital role in allowing the branch to keep ticking along!
Helping Fosterers: The cats in our care are homed in specially designed cat pens, these pens are
situated in our fosterer’s gardens as we do not have a cat centre. Therefore we need volunteers to
help our fosterers by doing shifts at the cat pens where you will feed; water, administer medication and
health check the cats in our care, as well as changing litter and generally keeping the pens clean and
tidy for the cats. This could also involve the transportation of cats to the vets for appointments or
delivery of supplies to the fosterers.
Home Visitors: This involves visiting the homes of people who wish to adopt cats in our care. These
opportunities are not immediately available to new volunteers.
There really are loads of opportunities to get involved. So if you are interested committing some of
your free time to helping the cats & kittens of our area, please contact us asap!
Pets at Home
The branch is delighted to be partnered with the Bolton, Manchester Rd
Pets at Home store. So far this year we have held two fundraising
weekends at the store, raising valuable funds and increasing awareness of
the branch. During the events our volunteers are on-hand to share cat care
advice and provide information about the work of the branch.
The staff are very welcoming and many of them are as
mad about cats as our volunteers. A purrfect match in our
opinion! Located at the back of the store is a Cats
Protection food collection bin and Cats Protection posters.
Please feel free to have a look and of course any food
donation will be gratefully received.
For the next in-store event please visit our website.
CONTACT DETAILS – BOLTON & RADCLIFFE BRANCH
CONTACT
DETAILS
– BOLTON &&RADCLIFFE
BRANCH
Telephone : 01204 572111(Neutering
enquires
Daily 6.30-7.30pm)
0161 724 5118
(Daily 12.30-2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm)
Telephone : 01204
572111(Neutering enquires(cat
Daily
6.30-7.30pm)
& 0161 724 5118 (Daily 12.30-2.30pm
Email :[email protected]
enquires)
or [email protected]
(mewsletter) & 7.30-9.30pm)
Email :[email protected]
(cat
enquires)
or
[email protected]
(mewsletter)
Website :http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Website
:http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
BURY CoE High School
The branch was delighted to be invited to Bury Church of England High
School as part of the school’s ‘animal welfare globalisation’ day. Two of
our volunteers, Phil & Chedia, had the exciting (yet daunting) opportunity
to talk to approximately 150 year seven’s about the valuable work of Cats
Protection and also about general tips and advice regarding cat care.
‘At kitten school we’re
being taught valuable
skills.. How to look cute!’
Topics covered in the presentation included: Where our cats
come from, success stories, the cost of cat ownership,
neutering, rehoming and cat welfare.
The sessions were very interactive and involved the children
generating ideas and discussing issues with their school
mates. All the students who attended were presented with a
goody bag at the end of the session and the children could
be seen sporting their CP badges & balloons hours after the
event.
We were made to feel very welcome by all the staff and
students at the school. The feedback from both Bury Church
School and Cats Protection volunteers was extremely
positive; it was a valuable exercise for all involved. Look out
in the next Mewsletter for poems created by the Year 7s
about cat welfare.
If you are interested in the possibility of Cats Protection attending an event you are organising or
delivering an educational presentation at a school, please contact us.
‘Where there is hope…’
Last month saw the launch of B&R Branch photo
competition. Due to a poor number of entries the
competition was withdrawn. This will also allow
the Branch to focus limited resources on more
popular events and features. Nevertheless we
felt we had to publish the winning photo from the
March entries. The photo is of Tyler, who at the
time the photo was taken was just 2 weeks old .
She was one in a litter of four. Sadly one kitten
died and Tyler was born with very deformed feet.
She is very healthy despite this and a real fighter.
Annette, her owner, is hopeful that Tyler will go
on to lead a full and happy life as an indoor cat.
Suitably Annette suggested the caption to this
photo should be ‘where there is hope..’
The Branch would like to thank Annette for taking
the time to send us the photo and would like to
wish her and Tyler a very happy future.
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BRANCH
Telephone : 01204 572111(Neutering
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Daily 6.30-7.30pm)
0161 724 5118
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572111(Neutering enquires(cat
Daily
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Ask Kat
Hi you crazy cats! It’s your Aunt Kathleen
here again, ready to listen to all your kitty
problems. This is the only part of the
Mewsletter that is written by a cat for cats.
However my lovelies a cruel, cruel rumour has emerged on the kitty
circuit suggesting that this feature is not written by me Kat the cat!
Suggestions include a dog or maybe even a human. I can guarantee I
am a cat, just look at my photo! Don’t make me purr… As if a dog could
discuss such complex issues in such a sophisticated manner!
Remember possums a
problem shared is a
problem solved
Dear Kat,
How do I go green? I keep hearing on the mews that we need to ‘go green’ to help the save the
Earth but I’m a black and white kitten and don’t fancy dying my fur! What can I do to help?
Love Confused in Clifton xx
Dear Confused,
Going Green has nothing to do with the colour of your fur! It’s about taking little steps to save
the planet. For example reminding your owners to recycle your empty cat food tins with a loud
meow is one way you could help. And I know its tempting to want that cosy warm fire on all the
time, but on sunny days try and not guilt your stroker into switching it on.. Go and lie in the sun
and save energy! Oh and for future reference us kitties are allergic to hair dye so please don’t
use it!
All my love & head rubs Kat xxx
Molly and Oscar Update
You may remember in the last Mewsletter we featured Molly
(pictured below) and her son Oscar (left), who were looking for
their forever home. We are pleased to report that shortly after
the Mewsletter was released ,they found a loving home with
their new owner Jackie. As you can see by the photos they are
doing absolutely great!
Their recent adventure has been exploring the
garden. Well, Oscar has been to play out in the garden
and Molly has peered out of the door with a frightened
look! By the look of the photos they seem to like the lazy
indoor life!
Jackie reports their personalities are really showing
through now. Oscar gets up early every morning to shout
for his breakfast and Molly follows downstairs.... if she's
got the energy to get out of bed....Jackie can't imagine
how quiet the house would be without them now!
‘Me? Lazy..Never!’ Molly
CONTACT DETAILS – BOLTON & RADCLIFFE BRANCH
CONTACT
DETAILS
– BOLTON &&RADCLIFFE
BRANCH
Telephone : 01204 572111(Neutering
enquires
Daily 6.30-7.30pm)
0161 724 5118
(Daily 12.30-2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm)
Telephone : 01204
572111(Neutering enquires(cat
Daily
6.30-7.30pm)
& 0161 724 5118 (Daily 12.30-2.30pm
Email :[email protected]
enquires)
or [email protected]
(mewsletter) & 7.30-9.30pm)
Email :[email protected]
(cat
enquires)
or
[email protected]
(mewsletter)
Website :http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Website
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Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Fundraising Mews
If you would like to join us as a fundraiser or even launch your own event
please contact us [email protected]. The only way we can
continue to care for desperate cats is through a regular income, which
means even the smallest fundraising event can make a world of a
difference. We look forward to seeing you at one of our exciting 2009 events
very soon.
Events so far….
The fundraisers have been extremely busy
organising events since the March Mewsletter. But
it doesn’t stop there, just look at the timetable of
events below!! Since March fundraising events
have included a fantastic fashion show, 2 pub
quizes, a Pets at home weekend, a dog show (yes
we realise the irony!), a pet show, the Bury
Carnival and several car boots!
All events have been well attended and the
Branch is overwhelmed by the generosity of the
general public in both giving donations at events
and donating items for the car boot sales. There is
still a long way to go however in raising sufficient
funds to maintain the branch.
One of the few ‘summer’ events
where the sun came out!
There are loads of way you can help the Branch and attending one of our event is one of
the most fun and easiest ways to do this; you can’t miss us at the summer fates and
festivals.. We’re in a large, bright yellow gazebo! If you’re having a clear out why not donate
your items for use in our car boot sales? Or maybe you own a business or know a celebrity
and can donate something to sell at our biggest fundraising event of the year; ‘The
celebrity auction’ on the 13th November. This event sold out last year so please email us
asap to register your interest.
Upcoming Events
Sat 20th June 1.30-4.30pm Radcliffe
Coffee Afternoon (St Philips Community
centre, Deans st, Radcliffe)
Come and join us for an afternoon of home
baked cakes, table top sales, face painting,
games and much much more.
28th June -One Bolton Festival
Sun 5th July& Sun 2nd Aug- Gigg Lane,
Bury, Car Boot Sale
This is Lauren and Jessica with their
beautiful rescue cat Fluffy. Fluffy was
the only cat to enter the Ainsworth Pet
Show and managed to win first prize!
And who said dogs were man’s best
friend?
Sun12th July- Gigg Lane Fun Day
Sun 19th July- Farnworth Festival @
Moses Gate
Sun 9th Aug- Moses Gate RSPCA show
CONTACT DETAILS – BOLTON & RADCLIFFE BRANCH
CONTACT
DETAILS
– BOLTON &&
RADCLIFFE
BRANCH
Telephone : 01204 572111 (Neutering
enquires
Daily 6.30-7.30pm)
0161 724 5118
(Daily 12.30-2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm)
Telephone : 01204
572111 (Neutering enquires(cat
Daily
6.30-7.30pm)
& 0161 724 5118 (Daily 12.30-2.30pm
Email :[email protected]
enquires)
or [email protected]
(mewsletter) & 7.30-9.30pm)
Email :[email protected]
(cat
enquires)
or
[email protected]
(mewsletter)
Website :http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Website
:http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
And Finally…
Because just the one success story is never enough!
Misty
This lovely young cat wasn't in our care for long...we knew she'd win
someone's heart quickly & we were right. Misty was adopted on 2 March &
her new owners have sent us an update on her: “She is
settling in very well. Now she has got to know
us she is so affectionate and just loves to sit on our knees
and be petted. She is reluctant to go to bed at night as we
are sure she would rather be in bed with us than in her own
basket but she is getting the hang of how it all works.
She has given us hours of pleasure playing with her toy mice
and she loves chasing a ping pong ball around the room.
She has not shown any signs of wanting to venture outside
yet but enjoys watching the birds in the garden from the
bedroom windowsill.
She is quite vocal especially when she wants fussing over
Misty Posing for the
which seems to be 24-7 but we wouldn’t have it any other
camera.. Beautiful!
way.
We are just pleased that we have been able to give a cat a
1
second chance of a good life. "
Pudding
A letter from one of our satisfied moggies!
Pudding has written us an letter ( with the help of his new 2
mum Sophie), here it is :
‘Is that another cat in my
garden?’ Pudding
"I just thought I'd drop you a line to let you know how I'm
getting on in my new home. I get lots of attention from my 3
new owner, Sophie who says I purr very loudly and that I
snore when I'm asleep ( but of course I don't !) I spend my
time looking out of the window and staring at the other cats
who dare to enter the garden. I go to the front door and say
hello to Sophie when she comes in from work. I also like to
say hello to her at 4 a.m. in the morning , but she doesn't
seem to like this so much.
I like to stay inside where it's nice & warm & I can snuggle up on the sofa and go to sleep. Sophie
got me some toys & I like to play with my ball & my clockwork chicken. So I'd like to say thank you to
everyone at Cats Protection who looked after me when I was in your care. Lots of love Pudding."
LAST BUT NOT LEAST
May we convey our heartfelt thanks to each and everyone who has helped our cause, from
Cash Donations
Jumble for car boots
Prizes for Raffles
Gifts for Tombola
Time and effort in supporting our events
We hope to have your continuous support that would be PURRRRFECT………….
Thanks again from all the cats and volunteers at CP
CONTACT DETAILS – BOLTON & RADCLIFFE BRANCH
CONTACT
DETAILS
– BOLTON &&
RADCLIFFE
BRANCH
Telephone : 01204 572111 (Neutering
enquires
Daily 6.30-7.30pm)
0161 724 5118
(Daily 12.30-2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm)
Telephone : 01204
572111 (Neutering enquires(cat
Daily
6.30-7.30pm)
& 0161 724 5118 (Daily 12.30-2.30pm
Email :[email protected]
enquires)
or [email protected]
(mewsletter) & 7.30-9.30pm)
Email :[email protected]
(cat
enquires)
or
[email protected]
(mewsletter)
Website :http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Website
:http://bolton.cats.org.uk
Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Registered Charity Number 203644 (England and Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)