Happy Endings in 2016.

 

Hello!

 

2016 is nearly at an end and we have had many highs and lows here at the centre this year but would like to focus on some of our happier outcomes, so, we would like to share with you a few of the special cats who's stories moved us in 2016 and who all ended up going to loving homes this year, despite their circumstances.

 

Megan:

 

Megan was found in a multi-cat household crawling around the floor in unsuitable conditions at just 2 days old after being rejected by her mother. It was very hit and miss for Megan during the first 4 weeks but she was a complete fighter and pulled through remarkably with the help of our kitten fosterer (read her story here).

 

Maxine:

Maxine was one of our biggest characters this year, she came to us as a stray at the beginning of January and sadly didn't find a home until 10 months later! We know the pen environment can be stressful for some cats and this was the case with Maxine who didn't enjoy much of a fuss. We have had updates from her new owner who says she is now a lap cat! This just goes to show what a loving home means to a cat like Maxine :)

Bailey & Victor:

Bailey and Victor came in with man other cats and kittens (including Megan above), they had terrible cat flu and most of them were in our Isolation for months on end. Sadly 3 of their siblings didn't make it through the flu and passed away. We ran a JustGiving page to help pay for some extremely expensive medicine for them as a last shot at hope to save the others lives. As you can see the before and after photos speak for themselves! We were overwhelmed with the donations we received and are so thankful for every single one.

Chloe:

Chloe went missing in 2010 when she jumped out of her cat carrier during a vet visit and ran off. Little did her owner know that she had been taken in by an elderly lady just over a mile away. The elderly lady was sadly going into care and bought the cat into us to rehome, we always scan  new cats for a chip when they come into us and were shocked to find Chloe had been registered as missing for 6 years! We rang her owner who was just as shocked as she had heard reports of a similar looking cat being involved in a traffic accident. The pair were reunited and as saw as Chloe saw her original owner she rolled over and started purring!

All the staff at the centre would like to say a big heartfelt thankyou to all our supporters and volunteers. Seasons greetings and all the best for 2017!

x



Day in the Life of a Cat Care Volunteer

My name is Rachel and I am a volunteer cat carer at the Cats Protection centre in Bridgend. I have been volunteering for approximately six months and do so on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

 

My role comprises of cleaning the pens, ensuring that the cats have clean water and the cleaning of equipment. When all the necessary tasks are completed, I have my 'special time' with the cats, providing them with affection and encouraging them to play. This activity, whilst being pleasant for both myself and the cats, helps the cats to become more sociable and accustomed to human contact. In order to gain increased knowledge, I also spend time in the admissions area, where the cats which have been brought in needing care and homing, are processed. As a volunteer, I cannot participate in this procedure, but I find all aspects of the work of the Cats Protection centre, to be interesting and informative.

 

My time spent at the centre is always enjoyable and brings a variety of situations and events that require prompt action. Knowing that cats who were once in poor condition and in dire need of food, shelter and veterinary assistance, have finally found a loving home, is the best possible outcome and a truly rewarding experience. The staff and other volunteers have made me welcome, our little team works well together and we are all of one mind, the welfare and adoption is always our top priority.

The Cats Protection centre fundraises regularly throughout the year and I participate in these events and am frequently delighted when significant amounts of money are raised. The centre also hosts Fun Days which incorporate a theme, for example, Black Cat Day. Incidentally, when black cats become available for adoption, they can often be the least popular. Open days such as a black cat day promotes their homing suitability during a pleasant fun day proves advantageous to the black cats and provides a great day for staff, volunteers and visitors.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer then please contact the centre via email or telephone :)