Would you like to sponsor our cats?
We have cats in permanent care, who because of their age,health,condition etc haven't been able to go to a new home.These mostly senior citizens live,when possible,as family with the Welfare officers and whilst they ask for very little,we like them to have the best of course and this is where you can help by sponsoring one (or more!) You will find the cats details and pictures below and an application form is available too,for you to fill in online or you can apply for one to be posted - all details are with the form.100% of your donations received are spent on the cats For that special occasion gift why not give a years sponsorship of 1 of the cats?See the Form page for more details Over the years we have lost many of our lovely 'stay with us' cats and the Old Friends page is in memory of them
Cleo Chocolate Point Siamese
Cleo is a 7 year old very nervous Siamese.Her owner was the only person she interacted with and she died in January.When there is nobody around she behaves normally but as soon as you go in the same room she hides away and doesn't come out until the room is empty.A sad way to live and it is hoped she may eventually change.It isn't possible to take her picture and the only one we have is of her when a lot younger taken by her owner. 21/09/23 Update 11/24 Cleo now comes out when I am in the room and sits watching but with any movement she soon disappears again but I have finally managed a photo-taken from 5 feet away!
Razz Cream Point Siamese
Razz was 10 months old when he came to us.His back legs were almost useless due, it was thought, to 2 badly judged jumps.X rays suggested he may have been born with damage to his spine and he was put on medication to manage any pain.Over months he gradually improved until he could walk almost normally though he didn't jump.He will be on permanent medication and it was decided he would stay with us in case of any future problems.He is now a very happy 3 year old going in and out of his safe garden at the home of Cathy our Treasurer 20/09/23 Uodate 11/24 Razz has now improved so much that he no longer needs any medication
Kalisi Seal Point Siamese
Kalisi was part of a large rescue completed by a National Rescue Organisation where 72 unsocialised Siamese cats were found living in a small flat breeding. The Trust offered to assist in the rehoming but were rejected and the cats were all neutered and rehomed within months of coming in. Kalisi and her sister were luckily taken on by a couple experienced with oriental cats but after two years they still refused to be handled. They were healthy, and happy but not human friendly so the family understandably got a couple of Tonkinese who they could cuddle and hoped the Siamese girls would live happily with them however the girls bullied the Tonkinese. The Trust were called in to assist and it was decided to avoid any more injuries to the Tonkinese we would take the Siamese on, Niki managed to capture them and after 2 years of gradual handling they were re-programmed to accept cuddles on their terms but Karli (Kalisi’s sister) found living with other female cats a challenge, continually stalking them stopping both her and the other cats from relaxing. Niki found a lovely lady with an Oriental boy and a dog to take on Karli and she is living a relaxed wonderful loved life. Kalisi is also very happy but reluctant to meet strangers so will stay with Niki. She likes to go into the main garden and has the intelligence to let herself back into the paddock via the roof of the cat houses by jumping over the over hang fence. The boys are yet to work out how to do this and need to be let in via a door or gate. Update 16/11/24
Sully Seal Point Siamese
Sully is a large Seal Point neuter boy who came in with his brother. They were both entire boys who had been kept together and taken initially to a moggie rescue as they were fighting (not surprising as they were in the same pen) The rescue were inexperienced with Siamese and the boys were very nervous and very unhappy. The Trust advised immediate neutering and splitting them into separate pens. Unfortunately the boys attacked and severely bit the volunteers when they tried to get them to their vet so Niki agreed to take them on directly from the vet. After a few weeks of gentle but firm handling they became less frightened and accepted touching. They were not nasty just very scared, after a couple of months in their own areas they developed into sweet natured boys. A lovely home was found for Sully's brother as a single cat with a willing slave where he is king of the house. Unfortunately Sully, although now affectionate with Niki continues with a stud trait of toileting on his bedding no matter what we try so he will need to remain with us for the foreseeable future. Update 16/11/24
Rufus Seal Point Siamese
Rufus is one of the more difficult personalities we gained in 2019. A handsome Seal boy who for reasons unknown hated humans & dislikes other cats. If a human was metres away he would run to attack grab your leg and sink his teeth in, if he is in a cat house within claw reach it is even worse. Brigid & Niki both tried to bring him round but after some blood loss (ours not his) we decided he was happier & less dangerous running free at Old Bell House in the garden & surrounding fields, with access to heated sleeping quarters & food. He has now reached the age of 15 and is mellowing accepting other cats on his terms but still sprays so has limited access to the main house. He now loves Niki and has not attacked her for some time. He will however attack visitors occasionally given the chance so has to be shut out when they arrive! He spends much of his time sitting on the sofa and likes to think he is top cat, although it is a power struggle between him and Scoobie. He still goes out for a patrol and efficiently catches small rodents which he brings back as presents for the dogs despite his arthritis.Update 16/11/24
Ralph Blue Point Siamese
Ralph came in with after living with another male. This had caused many behavioural issues with him including being sick at least 2 times every 24 hours, it is digested food, and we have already addressed his gobbling issues but no matter what he is fed on it still occurs, he also sprays but now uses the litter tray correctly. There appears to be no medical reason for this behaviour but obviously he cannot be homed. We have managed to settle him in with Sully who has similar issues. They like each others company and their messy habits remain unchanged although they are affectionate boys. They cuddle and play an enrich each others life so will stay in long term care on the Sponsor scheme. New 16//11/24
Mai Seal Point Siamese
Mai arrived in 2013 with Tritrichomonas Foetus,a parasite that causes dripping diarrhoea.The infection was cleared up quickly but she was left with chronic diarrhoea and it has taken the year to get her well enough to live indoors again. She is living with Brigid 3/14
Juliet Seal Point Siamese Juliet cannot be rehomed as she dislikes humans and swipes out with some accuracy and does not like being touched. She has become great mates with Paddington and they both cuddle up nicely. She is very happy and healthy if a little overweight but not suitable for rehoming. She has formed a good relationship with Paddington and is also happy with Larni and Herbert . All four have recently been settled in together in the new heated cat house and paddock to enrich their lives as they are long term residents. New 16/11/24
Larni Red Oriental and Herbert Red Spotted Oriental
Larni and Herbert came in with their mum and dad who were normal in character and were rehomed successfully. We can only assume that Larni and Herbert were not handled correctly as youngsters. Larni dislikes people and bullies other females but seems to like male cats. She swipes out at humans and chooses to separate herself from them. Herbert gets on with others but can stalk other cats. He has developed a stress based breathing issue which has been investigated and has no physical cause and does not affect his quality of life. They have now been settled in with Juliet (who holds her own with Larni) and Paddington in the new heated cat house and paddock to enrich their lives as they are all long term residents.New 16/11/24
Paddington Seal Point Siamese
Paddington was one of a group of 6 entire males surrendered by a breeder in 2023. The boys were all kept in two small cat houses entirely unsuitable for more than 2 cats and entire males keeping them together caused many issues. None of them were happy being handled, had cat flu and other health issues. After months of care the others in the group have been found loving homes. Paddington however was emotionally scarred and spent months curled up, head downwards rather like a hamster in the corner of any area he was put in despite being the largest boy of the group (he is still far too weighty but we are working on that). Nervous of humans he allows Niki to handle him if required but has formed a good relationship with Juliet and also gets on well with Larni and Herbert . A four have recently been settled in together in the new heated cat house and paddock to enrich their lives as they are long term residents. Hopefully the additional exercise will help him loose some weight bless him. New 16/11/24
Scoobie Chocolate Point Siamese
Scoobie is an elderly boy who is prone to pancreatitis and also has a bad back after having a broken tail. He bites and sprays so is not suitable for rehoming. He likes other cats on his terms and lives happily in the house. He was rehomed as his owners moved from one end of a village to another and he kept crossing roads to go back to his old territory. New 16/11/24
For that special occasion gift why not give a years sponsorship of one of our cats?Just let Paula know the details when you send in your application
page updated 18/11/24