CATS PROTECTION

All stories on this page are stories which have now been removed from their original listing for updates to go in their place.

None of the cats and kittens on this page are still available for rehoming.  All are now in new homes, their details are posted here for those people who like to see what cats have been rehomed via the website.

We urgently need nice fluffy warm blankets and heat pads.  I know not everyone has a heat pad, but you may have one in a cupboard somewhere that maybe someone used for a back problem, and now no longer needs. If you do,and live locally, please email me and I will arrange collection.

Because we often have to discard bedding, we do need constant supplies. So please get rummaging in those cupboards.

Why Own a Cat?

There's a danger you know.
You can't own just one, for the craving will grow.
There's no doubt they're addictive, wherein lies the danger
While living with lots, you'll grow poorer and stranger

One cat is not trouble, and two are so funny,
The third one is easy, the fourth one's a honey
The fifth is delightful, the sixth ones a breeze.
You find you can live with a house full, with ease.

So how 'bout another? Would you really dare?
They're really quite easy, but Oh Lord, the hair!
With cats on the sofa and cats on the bed,
And crates in the kitchen, its no bother, you said.

They're really no trouble, their manners are great.
What's just one more cat and one more little crate?
The sofa is hairy, the windows are crusty.
The floor is all footprints, the furniture's dusty.

The housekeeping suffers, but what do you care?
Who minds a few nose prints and a little more hair?
So let's keep a kitten, you can always find room.
And a little more time for the dust cloth and broom.

There's hardly a limit to the cats you can add
the thought of a cutback, sure makes you feel sad.
Each one is special, so useful, so funny,
The food bill grows larger, you owe the vet money.

Your folks never visit, few friends come to stay,
Except other cat folks, who live the same way.
Your lawn has now died and your shrubs are dead, too.
Your weekends are busy, you're off with your crew.

There's cat food and vitamins, grooming and shots
And entries and travel and motels, which cost lots.
Is it worth it you wonder? Are you caught in a trap?
Then that favorite comes up and climbs in your lap.

His look says you're special and you know that you will
Keep all of the kittens in spite of the bill.
Some just for showing and some just to breed
And some just for loving, they all fill a need.

Late evening is awful, you scream and you shout
At the cats on the sofa, who refuse to get up.
The cats and the cat shows, the travel, the thrills
The work and the worry, the pressure, the bills.

The Whole thing seems worth it, the cats are your life.
They're charming and funny and offset the strife.
Your lifestyle has changed, things just won't be the same.
Yes, those cats are addictive and so is the cat game!

My Dear Friend Keith sent me this....it made me giggle, I hope you share my sense of humour.....

HOW TO GIVE PILLS TO CATS AND DOGS

CATS

1. Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding

a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's

mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right

hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth

and swallow.

2. Remove pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left

arm and repeat process.

3. Retrieve cat from bedroom and throw soggy pill away.

4. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear

paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of

mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.

5. Remove pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call

spouse from garden.

6. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and

rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head

firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill

down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.

7. Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make

note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered

figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.

8. Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just

visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force

mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.

9. Check label to make sure pill is not harmful to humans, drink 1 beer

to take taste away. Apply Band-Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood

from carpet with cold water and soap.

10. Retrieve cat from neighbor's shed. Get another pill. Open another

beer. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head

showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat

with elastic band.

11. Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges.

Drink beer. Fetch bottle of scotch. Pour shot, drink. Apply cold

compress to cheek and check records for data of last tetanus jab. Apply

whiskey compress to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw

away T-shirt and fetch new one from bedroom.

12. Ring fire brigade to retrieve the (insert chosen swear word here) cat from tree across the

road. Apologize to the neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving

to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.

13. Tie the little ( another swear word of your choice inserted here) front paws to rear paws with garden twine

and bind tightly to leg of dining room table, find heavy duty pruning

gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet

steak. Be rough about it. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water

down throat to wash pill down.

14. Consume remainder of Scotch. Get spouse to drive you to the

emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm

and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way

home to order new table.

15. Arrange for The Cats Protection to collect mutant cat from hell and ring local pet

shop to see if they have any hamsters.

DOGS

1. Wrap it in bacon !

Over the years Cats Protection, have had Cats who without our assistance would not have survived.  Cats, who have needed ongoing Veterinary treatment to keep them alive.

I will tell you about one special Cat who came to live with me as a CP Sponsor cat. Phoenix is pictured here on the right, this was how he looked when he came into our care.

I received a phone call from a very upset elderly lady telling me that some children had set fire to an outbuilding where a stray she had been feeding for quite a few years was living. The Cat, who we later renamed Phoenix for obvious reasons, had a few burns, and damage to his coat, but the most worrying aspect was the fact that the smoke had caused damage to his lungs.

Phoenix  indeed had lung damage, in fact his lungs were now only working at a 50% capacity, so rehoming Phoenix was out of the question, So, he stayed with me as a CP Sponsor Cat, giving us the security of knowing that the contribution the sponsors made would mean Phoenix could have any veterinary treatment he needed without worrying that he was costing the branch too much money.

Over the next few years with the help of our wonderful Vets, Phoenix survived the many operations he needed. Pictured on the left is a photo of Phoenix after he had an operation to remove Polyps from his left ear, and our dog Tierza, who was offering a helping hand to keep Phoenix's face clean.

Phoenix, lived a happy life, and a reasonably long life considering all he went through at the hands of those youngsters.  But eventually his lessened lung capacity caught up with him, and Phoenix was painlessly put to sleep after spending 5 years in my household. To this day, I miss him pushing his nose under my hand in the middle of night, followed by a swift Meow, to say, come on then, stroke me now. 

So please consider helping Cats like Phoenix to live a normal life and restore their faith in humanity.

I shall be adding details of our Sponsor Cats to these pages very shortly, then you may pick which Cat you wish to sponsor. In return, you will receive regular updates on how your Cat is doing.  Please, please, consider helping us as a Sponsorer.

PLEASE NOTE:- WE NOW HAVE A NEW SPONSORSHIP SCHEME, THE SPONSOR A CAT SCHEME IS NOW CLOSED TO NEW SPONSORS.

Outside, Looking In

                        I had a home on Christmas,                      
I was a present beneath the tree.
The children were so surprised
to open the box and find me.

They thought that I was cute
and with me they wanted to play.
They held me and fed me and stroked me
for most of that wonderful day.

Time passed, and I grew bigger,
guess I wasn't as cute as before.
The children were too busy
to have time for me anymore.

Before I knew it...
I was on the outside looking in,
wondering what I had done wrong
and if I'd ever have a home again.

It's gotten so dark, I'm lost.
It's snowing and I'm so cold.
All I ask for is a meal...
and someone who wants a kitty to hold.

The Season for finding new locations for Feral Cats is almost upon us again, so if you have a stable or farm building read on please.

Most of our cats in care go to nice loving homes with cozy laps to sit on, however we do need homes for Feral cats who for one reason or another cannot be released back where they came from. Remember feral cats serve a need as well, they keep vermin down, so if you have a stable or farm or anywhere where you feel a feral could be happy and warm, and if you are willing to care for them by giving them a little food and look after their general wellbeing contact us