Success story - Jelly Bean

Back in June of this year, a tiny black kitten was brought into the centre by a kind lady. She was rescued from a farm where she was born. She was only 20g when she came in which was very small for her age. She was too little to be at the centre on her own, so CCA Di took her home with her for extra TLC. She needed to be hand fed as she was too little to eat for herself. Di named her Jelly Bean. In her foster home she really flourished, she gained weight and got into all sorts of mischief. She loved to play with Di's border collie dog. Once she was feeling better, she returned to the centre and quickly found a home.

          

         Jelly Bean enjoyed snuggling in her hooded bed

Jelly Bean was very cuddly and loved attention

                                                      

                                                Jelly Bean playing in her pen at the centre

She is now six months old and her owner has been in touch with us. We are pleased to hear that she is loving life, loves being out in the garden and loves chilling out by the fire in the evenings. Hasn’t she grown??? We would like to thank her new owners to sending us the photos and email update. We’re pleased she is doing so well and is happy.

 

Santa Paws Appeal 2014

Exeter Axhayes Adoption Centre has launched their Santa Paws appeal 2014!!!

So what is the Santa Paws Appeal?

It is a simple idea. We are asking people to fill and donate a box full of cat goodies. Things that could go in the box could be:

Cat/kitten food

• Cat treats
• Cat toys
• Cat biscuits
• A Christmas card to the cats
• Maybe a monetary donation
• And let’s not forget the volunteers and staff who look after the cats 365 days a year... maybe some chocolates, sweets, biscuits. (Please wrap these gifts up separately and labelled for staff and volunteers)

Fill the box, please remember it is for cats & kittens so please make sure that there is nothing that will pose a choking hazard to any of our furry friends. Once you have filled your box, you can decorate the box, wrap it in Christmas gift wrap, a ribbon or bow would be lovely. Cats and kittens love playing with paper too!

Where can I drop off my box?

You can drop off your gift to our adoption centre: - Cats Protection Exeter Axhayes, Little Hill Cottage, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2HS. You can also go to one of our drop off points which are listed below….   St David’s Veterinary Hospital (next St David’s Train Station)   St David’s Veterinary Hospital in Exminster   We would like to thank all those listed for kindly agreeing to support us in the Santa Paws Appeal.   Last year's appeal - thank you to everyone who donated gifts

For more details about our Santa Paws Appeal, please visit the Santa Paws website https://sites.google.com/site/santapawsappeal/home or join the Santa Paws Appeal facebook group. Thank you very much for your support and have a Happy Christmas!  

Success Story - Gargara

You may remember Gargara from earlier this year, her and her friend Ghisdubar came in to us back in May and were a little shy and anxious to start with. After months of TLC and confidence boosting from our staff and volunteers they both found separate homes a few weeks ago. Little Gargara finally found a new month last month, her new owners have been in touch with us…..

They've said “I can't believe we have had Gargara for four weeks now. Although not the bravest cat, she is really affectionate and loves a good stroke, rolling over in ecstasy and purring loudly. She also makes a funny squeaky sound when she comes to greet us. She has spent most of the last four weeks in our study, which has patio doors that she can look out across the garden to the aviary and to the bird feeders. All of our other (seven) cats have been in to meet and sniff and seem completely unfazed by the new-comer. She is gaining in confidence and we hope that soon she will be wandering around the house and venturing out like the rest of the gang.”

We would like to thank her new owner for getting in contact with us and we’re so pleased she is finding her feet. We always love hearing about how our ex-Axhayes cats and kittens are doing. You can contact us via facebook or our email. Thank you.

Is your cat missing? All is not lost

At Cats Protection we understand how traumatic it can be when a much-loved pet suddenly goes missing. Follow the advice in this blog to aid your chances of finding him safe and well.

Look

Cats are well known for their curiosity and ability to find unlikely sleeping places, so check the following places:

-       All Rooms

-       Cupboards

-       Boxes

-       Household appliances like washing machines

-       Sheds and Garages

-       Vehicles

-       Gardens

-       Hedgerows – watch out for snares

-       Lost and Found sections in local newspapers

Advertise

There are several ways of letting people know that your feline friend is missing:

-       Put posters (available from Cats Protection) on trees

-       Distribute leaflets to local shops, garages and Post offices

-       Contact local schools, newspapers and even radio

-       Use local noticeboards including a recent photograph of your cat

Inform

You can also let individuals and organisations know – don’t underestimate the power of word-of-mouth communication. Contact:

-       Neighbours

-       Local veterinary surgeons

-       Local schools – children are particularly observant when it comes to animals

-       Local Cats Protection branch 08702 099 099

-       Local RSPCA – 0300 1234 999

-       Local PDSA – 0800 917 2509

-       Local Blue Cross – 01993 822 651

-       Missing Pets Bureau – 0870 1600 999

-       Pet Search UK – 0121 743 4133

-       Animal Search UK – 07884 316 943

-       The cleansing department of your local council

-       Delivery people – post, newspaper, milk etc

Offer a reward

If you decide to do this, make sure you say “Large reward”. The word is relevant and what is small you might be large to another person, particularly a child. Remember not to include the amount you are offering. Depending on the provider, your pet insurance may cover the cost of this.

And finally

Please remember that the earlier you report your cat as missing, the more likely it is that he will be found. Also observe the following considerations:

-       When your cat is found, inform any people or authorities who have been asked to look for him

-       Cats Protection recommends that all cats are microchipped. This is harmless and makes it easier to trace the owners of found cats.

-       Cats Protection also recommends that all cats are neutered. Unneutered toms are more likely to roam and unneutered queens are known for finding quiet places to give birth – therefore increasing the chance that they could become lost. (Courtesy of Cats Protection)

Special Appeal - Bob and Wizz

You may have been following their antics on Facebook or seen them at our centre; Bob and her best pal Wizz are looking for a loving forever home together. Bob is the fluffy one who is approximately 7 years old and yes she’s a girl – don’t blame us she came in with that name ha ha! Wizz is the short haired boy and he is approximately 5 years old. They are hugely popular with everyone who meets them; they are the best cats we’ve had here for a long time.

Bob - the day she came in

Originally Bob and Wizz came in from the RSPCA as part of a rescue which saved 80 cats from the same house. Sadly they came into us in a terrible condition from years of neglect. Due to this Wizz has a stomach condition we now have under control with medication (we will take this forward with any potential adopters). When Bob came to us her fur was in bad condition and she was quite skinny. They spent many months being nursed back to health. They’ve had regular handling as they weren’t used to being picked up and stroked. Now Bob’s fur has grown back, she gets regular grooming, which she is getting used to and doesn’t mind being pampered. Now all happy and healthy, they would love a home together…

Cuddled up together

 

Christmas present via our Santa Paws appeal 

 

Christmas Day - the box is more fun

 

 

Most recent photo of them in their favourite spot

 

 

We have never met two cats that share such a bond, they truly love and depend on each other, where one is the other one is calling to each other if out of sight. So if you are looking for two cats with the most endearing, entertaining and cheeky character ever, then look no further, you will be the lucky ones adopting this fabulous pair! If you are interested in adopting these two and you live in the Exeter area then please get in touch with us - www.axhayes.cats.org.uk. Thank you.

Success Story - Iiman

You may remember our little cat Iiman. She was found living rough and came into us with a group of her friends back in February 2014. She was a nervous little girl when she arrived, after much TLC from our CCAs and volunteers she soon gained her confidence. She was finally rehomed in July we were all very pleased for her. Her owner has been in touch via email with news on how she is settling in to her new home and shared some lovely photos of her….

Iiman is now called Willow. Her owner says “She is still settling in well a lot happier and less nervous than when we first brought her home. She has a good appetite now, especially loves chicken and James Well Beloved Fish biscuits. She spends a lot of time in the one room but will venture out to see the other cats of an evening. As yet we have decided not to let her out as we feel it is too soon. One of our cats who was a bit nervous took eight weeks but is now very confident. She really is a pretty little thing her coat is looking really healthy and glossy as you will see from the pics. Feel we are very lucky to have her here. The other cats are slowly getting used to her as well which is good.” 

We would like to thank her new owner for getting in contact with us. It’s always nice to hear how our cats and kittens are getting on in their new homes. If you have adopted any of our Axhayes cats or kittens, please feel free to contact us with news and maybe a picture or two. Thank you for your support.

New toys for our cats and kittens!

Since March we have received over 40 gifts from our Amazon wishlist. We would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who has donated a gift or two for our cats and kittens. We have started to post some more photos of some your gifts with our cats and kittens on our facebook page.  

One of our items on our wishlist is a Kong Active toy, which is a cat toy we haven’t seen before as it comes from America. We have been lucky to receive two of them thanks two of our supporters Claire and Gillean for purchasing them last month.

Our lucky kittens Blanche and Beattie got to play with this new toy. In no time at all, they were soon playing with the feather wand and the catnip tail on the toy. Their favorite part of the toy was of course the feather wand. Blanche pulled it off (it unclips off easily) she was batting at around the pen while Beattie watched.

 

 

 

 

 

 

As soon as Blanche’s guard was down, Beattie swooped in and took it from her. Growling at Blanche if she tried to take it back, but after a while they played with the feather wand together. Hours of fun! They are very pleased with their new toy!

Over the weekend we gave out some of a new kickeroo toys to Stripes, Odeon, Birch and Sycamore. All of these guys loved their new kickeroos. The denium kickeroo had catnip inside the pocket on the side which had soon taken effect on Stripes. He had an audience of visitors and a volunteer watching him rolling around with his new toy. After half an hour he needed to sleep the catnip off. We would like to thank Bex for the kickeroo toys.
 

 

For those who haven’t heard of our Amazon wishlist, it’s a way you can donate to us by buying items we need rather than giving cash. If you would like to donate a gift to any of our cats and kittens please follow the link below. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/registry/wishlist/2OAP2GCUQHOYK
Thank you very much for your support and generosity