Cats Protection

Although we are not able to help every cat that needs to come into care we do try to help the most vulnerable ones, providing we have a space for them. Mandy, a little cat living in someone's garden, (wearing one of our collars to try and locate her owner) had 4 kittens before we had a space to take her in. She and the kittens are now in care. Rita, another young mum, was very thin and in a dreadful condition when she joined us with her three kittens. Mum and all three kittens have now all been booked and will be staying together.

Larry, who joined us recently from a vets, was not improving despite receiving treatment for his coughing and sneezing, so it was decided that he should have an exploratory operation. The vets discovered he had severe scarring of his lungs, probably genetic. While on the operating table he 'arrested' and had to be revived. His condition is being monitored very carefully and we will keep you advised of his progress.

We receive donations from new owners when the cats leave us for new homes, these do not cover all the costs we incur. Raising money to cover these costs is therefore an important and essential part of the work that our volunteers do. Cats and kittens in the area where fund raising takes place will therefore always be helped first, to ensure the money is spent in the area that it is raised.

One of our major events, the Open Morning at Dilham, took place on 29th August where we raised £1184.45 for the cats. Our volunteers were there to man the stalls, put up and take down the party tents, provide cakes for our guests or donate goods for us to sell. All did a wonderful job and their help was very much appreciated.

One special guest was Magic Merlin, a lovely Maine Coone cat who enjoyed the attention he received while his owner was manning the Tombola stall. Being used to attending Cat Shows (as a Champion of course) he was the perfect gentleman.

We also had a visit from Rory's new family and were delighted to receive a progress report plus some beautiful photographs. A letter plus photographs from his companion Lucy's new owner the next week makes us realize why we find the work we do so rewarding.

If you are looking for a cat or kitten please call Stephanie on 01692 535858. Alternatively you can visit www.northwalsham.cats.org.uk for a description and photographs of the cats before giving her a call on the above number.