Snowy's Appeal
We often find that stray cats who have experienced a traumatic life or endured a hardship, are ever so grateful when they come into Cats Protection care. Snowy pictured here is no exception!
Snowy was reported to our branch as an injured stray a short while ago and it was only when our branch co-ordinator went to collect Snowy that we realised the extent of his injuries. Both his ears were very badly damaged and looked ever so painful. We took him straight to the vets and was informed that Snowy had cancer and both his ears would need to be removed.
Snowy recovered well from his operation and turned out be a real star patient! He is one of the most friendly cats that our branch has come across and has shown such courage, bravery and love throughout his ordeal. Snowy has expressed
such gratitude towards his fosterer that it is really heart warming. He must have been in such discomfort before his operation. We are pleased to say that it didn't take little Snowy long to find a new loving family!
Treating cats like Snowy can be very expensive and we rely on kind donations from our supporters to fund our rescue work. If you would like to make a donation, no matter how small it would greatly be appreciated and will help ensure we can continue helping more cats like Snowy.
To make a donation please contact our branch treasurer Betty on 01942 670196 for more details.
Allowing time for your rescue cat to settle....
If you are thinking of adopting a rescue cat or have recently adopted one of our feline friends, then please bear in mind just how difficult a life these stray and and abandoned animals have had. When the cats first come into care they are often very scared, unsure of humans and it takes them a while to adapt to their new surroundings. Cats on the whole
don't like change! When rescue cats are adopted and go to new homes they often become very scared again and may hide, become defensive or show some signs of aggression. This is the cats way of telling you they are afraid. Remember that this is a very unsettling experience for your cat and they will need time to adapt and get used to their new life. This make take a day or so or even a few weeks depending upon the cat. Just like people, they are all different.
It's often best to leave your new cat alone when they first come home. Show it where its food, water and litter tray is and then leave puss to come round in its own time. Although you may feel like stroking and cuddling puss, remember that they don't know you yet, and have found themselves in a strange and scary place. Puss will let you know when they are feeling more safe and confident. Unlike people, you can't tell a cat what is happening, they will need time to get to know and trust you. Please give your cat a chance and be patient, don't panic and feel that the cat isn't right for you after all. Asking us to take the cat back into care is not only extremely upsetting for puss but also for our fosterers who give a lot of their time, love and energy in caring for these cats.
By choosing to adopt a recsue cat you are doing a wonderful thing! You are giving an abandoned, stray animal the chance of a new, happy life which is what every single one of our rescue cats deserve - don't give up on them! If you would like to talk to us about settling your cat in its new home, then please contact us.