Site updated 2nd September 2010

 

Heather and Derik would like to pass on their heartfelt thanks to all who have supported our new venture since its inception in December 09. We have been given a fantastic level of support from local Vets, rescue organisations, drug companies, and individuals, and have received donations from as far afield as the U.S.

A special mention to the team at www.netmedia.co.uk who have constructed our website and provided us with a valuable window for the world to contact us, and who have given continued help and advice throughout.

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Caring permanent homes always wanted

 

Caring permanent homes always wanted for cats and kittens. Our adult cats are all neutered, wormed and treated with Frontline Spot On. They are vaccinated with Fevaxyn Pentofel, the best (five in one) vaccine available,  checked by our Vet, and covered against illness by a 4 week insurance from PetPlan.  If they have come from a previous owner we find out as much of the cat’s history as we can, in order to suit the cat to the best possible home. Strays are kept for 3 weeks minimum, to give owners plenty of time to look for them, and also to give us time to assess the cat’s character and habits. All our cats are litter-trained. Many of the cats in our care have had a bad start in life, and we are careful to ensure that they are given a second chance in a loving permanent home.

 

Kittens can’t be vaccinated until they are 9 weeks old, therefore we would expect the new owner to contact their Vet to arrange having this done at the appropriate time. We would also ask the new owner to sign a form pledging to have the kitten neutered at age 5-6 months to prevent more unwanted kittens in the future. There are just not enough homes to cater for the thousands of cats/kittens abandoned every year.

 

Please consider giving a home to an older cat. They so appreciate being given the chance to enjoy home comforts after a spell in the pens. They don't mind if their owners are out working all day, and will content themselves in their own company, happy to sleep until their owner comes home to give them attention. We have re-homed a cat of 21 years, and she went on to enjoy a further 3 happy years in her new home. It is not uncommon for a cat to live into its early twenties, so taking on a cat of 10+ years can lead to a long rewarding relationship.