Cats Protection
Newcastle upon Tyne Branch
PLEASE READ !
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.
It seems more and more people are deliberately allowing their cats to breed litter after litter of kittens, in order to sell them to Pet Shops.
I am sure you have all noticed how few kittens we have had this year, and this growing trend of selling kittens is the reason.
I recently had a lady phoned me asking me for a neutering voucher as her cat had given birth to 6 kittens the week before, on asking her what she intended to do with the kittens, she told me that they were already booked into a Pet Shop, so I told her how CP would ensure the kittens would get a lovely new home, be vaccinated, chipped, health checked etc., but her response was, 'well if you pay me more than the pet shop you can have them'.
I was so angry I told her to get the Pet Shop to neuter her cat while she was there.........
Wrong I know, but, this trend has to stop !
Cats Protection, RSPCA and all the various charities in the area, have worked hard to eliminate the 'killer' diseases such as FIV, Leukemia, and I believe we are close to doing that, but, this indiscriminate breeding and selling will only propagate these and other serious animal diseases, and there is nothing we can do about it.
COLD WEATHER BLANKET APPEAL
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.
And God said, "No problem! I will create a companion for you that will be with you forever & who will be a reflection of my love for you, so that you will love me even when you cannot see me. Regardless of how selfish or childish or unlovable you may be, this new companion will accept you as you are & will love you as I do, in spite of yourself."
And God created a new animal to be a companion for Adam. And it was a good animal. And God was pleased. And the new animal was pleased to be with Adam & he wagged his tail.
And Adam said, "Lord, I have already named all the animals in the Kingdom & I cannot think of a name for this new animal."
And God said, "No problem! Because I have created this new animal to be a reflection of my love for you, his name will be a reflection of my own name, and you will call him DOG."
And Dog lived with Adam & was a companion to him & loved him. And Adam was comforted. And God was pleased. And Dog was content & wagged his tail. After a while, it came to pass that Adam's guardian angel came to the Lord & said, "Lord, Adam has become filled with pride. He struts & preens like a peacock & he believes he is worthy of adoration. Dog has indeed taught him that he is loved, but perhaps too well." And the Lord said, "No problem! I will create for him a companion who will be with him forever & who will see him as he is. The companion will remind him of his limitations, so he will know that he is not always worthy of adoration."
And God created CAT to be a companion to Adam. And Cat would not obey Adam. And when Adam gazed into Cat's eyes, he was reminded that he was not the supreme being.
And Adam learned humility.
And God was pleased.
And Adam was greatly improved.
And the Dog was happy.
And the Cat didn't care one way or the other.
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 !
We Currently have a new sponsor scheme in operation, this scheme is now closed to new sponsors
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.
Our Thanks also go out to the Haulage Company who offered their services, free of charge in order to bring the food to us here in the North East
They wish to remain Anonymous, and we respect that.
FULL COST NEUTERING VOUCHERS !!!!
Please do NOT contact the branches about these, as this will be done through our Headquarters.
If
you were in my shoes for just 24 hours, and saw for yourself the amount
of cats, both young and old, who are dying from Feline Aids or
Leukemia, you would understand the importance of neutering. It's not so
much the unwanted kittens that upset me, it's the fact that as these
diseases spread through mating and fighting, so many of these kittens
are already dying and are destined to die a horrific death because
their father or mother carried these horrific diseases, which kill
slowly and painfully, slowly enough to allow that kitten to breed,
perhaps several times spreading the disease.Publicity has made you aware of Bird Flu and the dangers, but so few people realise that there are other diseases, although not dangerous to us, that can cause suffering on such a large scale, and it can be eliminated, not by vaccination, but simply by neutering.
So Help Us to eliminate these deadly diseases, Help US to reduce the amount of stray and starving cats out there, do the responsible thing, NEUTER your cats and tell others, spread the word and DO NOT spread the disease !
Can You Give a Home to 5 Feral Cats?
An Elderly Lady who has been feeding 5 feral cats for 10 years came to us for help, she is having to go into Sheltered Accommodation and no one is prepared to take over feeding the feral cats which live in her garden.
These cats range in age up to 10 years, and as such no one is really keen to take them on, but we are begging you for this ladies sake, if you have a little land, where there is shelter for these cats, and a place to keep them confined initially until they are sure of their surroundings, and can feed them, Cats Protection will do all it can to assist you.
If you can help please contact me by email by clicking any of the links on the page.
Three have gone to a fabulous farm over at Haydon Bridge, and the other two are off to Berwick Hill
A sincere thanks to Geraldine at the Cat Action Trust for finding these homes and for all the help in getting them into their new homes !
Our shop at Wallsend is where the majority of our fund raising is done by selling clothing, bric a brac etc., and we desperately need Big strong guysand fit women to help us carry the donations upstairs in order to sort them out, also if you could drive, that would be an added bonus, as there are always collections to be done.
Come on lads, give the lasses a hand ! We pay out of pocket expenses, so travelling costs would be covered, and we can guarantee to cheer you up no matter what the problems may be. Please just drop me an email, or call in the shop on a Thursday or Friday and ask for Maureen.
Outside, Looking In
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
NORTH SHIELDS AREA
This is a very rewarding role within Cats Protection, and if you want to help us, but cant foster due to work limitations or lack of space, then this is the answer.
If you want to help, click the CP Logo link below and complete the application form in order to find out more information.
On Thursday we received a call from a neighbouring rescue, who been called out to collect two young cats in serious need of help. The cats, 2 youngsters had been dumped in a sealed cardboard box and left, battling to get out of the box, terrified by the noise of the heavy traffic, in the Washington area. Although full at the time, Val, who cares for our adult cats, immediately set to work, making a space somewhere for these poor cats.
I hope the person who did this, reads this as I think they are low despicable, lazy, ignorant and many more words I dare not print on the Internet. If they didnt want them, then all they had to do was call a rescue, and with a bit of networking between us all, a place would have been found, without any harm coming to the cats, Now, Val has a long hard job on her hands to settle these animals down after such a trauma.
Chevy,
the young grey and white cat who sustained such serious injuries when
hit by a car and left for dead, has now recovered sufficiently, thanks
to the skill and care of First Vets, to be rehomed. Thank you to all of
you who sent me enquiries about his progress. He will remain a
housecat now, but in my lasts update from the Vets, Chevy was now a
happy and avery loving boy, no doubt happy to be alive.