CATS PROTECTIONA lady recently contacted us as she had a stray cat which had four kittens. Although she could give a home to the mother cat she asked us if we could take the kittens into care and find them suitable new homes. When they arrived Stephanie noticed they had some bald patches on their faces, ears and legs. A visit to Roz, one of our vets, confirmed her suspicions. The kittens had ringworm. This fungal disease is commonly seen in these areas and invades the hair shafts and surface layer of the skin, which leads to itching, hair loss, crusting and scaling. It is very infectious and can affect other animals and people too. Care has to be taken when handling any animal affected. Although ringworm will resolve itself in most healthy cats over a period of weeks or months, treatment is recommended to speed up the process and limit the risk of it being spread. Any other animals that had been in contact with those affected should also be treated. Our kittens are now receiving anti-fungal medicine on alternate weeks (this is given by mouth). The kittens are kept separate from the other cats and have separate feed bowls and litter trays. Any soiled bedding is destroyed rather than washed. Their pen is regularly cleaned with a strong disinfectant and their carers are wearing rubber gloves and special clothing when in the pen. Treatment should be complete at the end of seven weeks when they will return to see Roz, to hopefully receive a clean bill of health, which will enable us to find them new homes. Their mother is also being treated together with the lady’s other two cats and dog. If you are looking for a cat or kitten please call Stephanie on 01692 535858. Alternatively you can visit http://www.northwalsham.cats.org.uk for a description and photographs of the cats before giving her a call on the above number. NORTH NORFOLK CATS LIFELINE TRUST.The evening of Clairvoyance, presented by Rachel Finbow and Brian May at Sheringham
Community Centre on October 18th raised £325 for the North Norfolk Cats Lifeline Trust.
Thanks to all that attended and especially to Rachel, Brian, Janet Farrow, Sandra, Baldwin
and Pat Young. SHERINGHAM CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
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KERRY GREYHOUND CONNECTIONWe rescue and find homes for unwanted Irish racing greyhounds. We also work to spread the message that greyhounds make great pets. We do this by promoting the many good qualities of greyhounds as family pets and by working to dispel the misconceptions about greyhounds. Often people don't realise that greyhounds are great with children, that many can live happily with cats and other small animals, and can and that most are in fact 'couch potatoes' who don't need a lot of exercise. In Norfolk we keep up to 6 dogs at any one time in foster homes. We don't yet have our own centre in Norfolk, but it is possible for prospective owners to visit the dog /s in foster care before deciding on a dog. Every dog is neutered and vaccinated and given a veterinary check before they are re-homed. This includes a dental check and dental treatment is given where needed. Dogs are matched to people on needs and temperament rather than their colour or size. This way, we can be more confident that the match will work and that our greyhounds and owners will spend many happy years together. Fostering also gives the dog a chance to get used to home life after their life in kennels.
As greyhounds do not need a high level of exercise they can make ideal
pets for older people and for some people with disabilities. Some greyhounds are generally
quiet, calm dogs in the house and they are very tolerant with children, although as with
all dogs, supervision of young children is always necessary. They love company and so make
ideal companions. They are often quite lazy dogs and love to spend their days snoozing on
an old duvet or sofa. They eat the same food as other dogs, which can be bought, in any
pet shop. Because of their short hair, it has been found that greyhounds can be suitable
for people with allergies or asthma. Greyhounds are intelligent, loyal and loving
companion dogs. We hope after reading this leaflet that you will wish to offer a home to a
greyhound and you will continue with our re-homing process which is described on a
separate sheet. We feel that greyhounds need all the friends they can get and we hope you
will want to be one of them. Stormy Seas in Sheringham7am on 9th November 2007
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@ Sheringham Community Paper - Issue 81 - 23 November 2007
