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CATS PROTECTION

WILLOW

This is our new best friend Willow (Formally Ena) who we have had for just over a month. She's brought us so much joy and happiness (Joyful chaos) already. Our last cat Heinney was nearly twenty when he sadly past away two years ago. To say that we were heartbroken was an understatement and when you love animals it is hard to live without them. This picture shows Willow on her first adventure in our garden, looking a little worried I must say at how big the world is outside our house, but safe in the knowledge she will always be loved and cared for.

GINGY

Gingy was not with us long before he was snapped up by Steve, Wendy, Bradley, Declan and Libby and is a much loved member of the family where he settled in, in no time (as can be seen by the picture). He's also made friends with four other cats on his street and divides his time between playing out with his new pals and getting lots of fuss and cuddles.

SPUD

It has now been 14 months since I adopted Spud from Ami and Dale and I thought you would be interested to hear how he is getting on. Well, you wouldn’t know that he’s the same cat! The first couple of days after he moved in, he was so shy, hiding from everyone and hardly eating. After a while though, he started to come out of his shell, eating well and following me around the house. Before long, he started to bring me ‘presents’ of mice and birds, some dead, some still alive! He has now got a collar with a bell which he was most indignant at having to wear, but it has vastly reduced the number of birds he brings back – he still manages to catch mice though (which, I must admit, I praise him for, as we’ve had problems with mice nesting in the eaves of the house, so he is certainly earning his keep!) Over a year on and he has blossomed, he is very affectionate (especially so when he wants feeding) and is much more sociable, with people and with other cats. I think he has formed a gang, as I often see him with the other neighbourhood cats sat on the drive quite happily together. He loves being outdoors, especially in the warmer weather and is very inquisitive, playing with anything that moves! He is a wonderful companion and a great friend – he waits for me to come home and is ready with a purr and a leg-rub. Please find attached a photo of my handsome tom cat, I am very proud of him. With kindest regards and thanks for allowing me to home such a lovely cat,

SIMBA AND DOOGLE

Simba and doogle are very happy in they're new home and we love them very much. . . And so does everybody else! My beautifull boys. Rosie and Adam x

PADDY

When I went to pick Paddy up from Margaret, his fosterer, he was living with his two bossy sisters and seemed like a bit of wimp. How wrong I was, he loves play fighting with my other cat and is always the one to instigate it but despite this they get along very well. He's also a right little pig and can often be caught stealing the dog's dinner. He is a very handsome boy and has a funny little gait which is very endearing. Thank you for letting me give him a home. Jacky

HOBBS

Hello this is Hobbs on one of his beds!!! His favourite is his own big furry bed next to the radiator. We just wanted to thank Janet for all her help and Hobbs would like to thank her as well for bringing him to his new home where he is adored. Hobbs is doing very well taking his medication and eating his special diet as he now has kidney failure but you wouldn't know that there is anything wrong with him as he is such a big healthy looking cheeky boy. Hobbs loves all the fuss and attention he gets so now likes being an only cat, he also likes to have a stroll outside as he has previously been a house cat, he loves the sun and will no doubt be out more when the good weather eventually arrives! Thanks once again Janet.

LOIS & BENTLEY

Hi there, I'm Lois and this is my black & white brother Bentley. We arrived at our new home back in October 2009 as two very nervous kittens. I was and still am the mischievious one, whereas Bentley was the more timid one who wasn't sure how to purr. It really does seem like a long time ago now as we soon settled in. I enjoy going out on big adventures, but know when it's hometime...Dad whistles for me! I love snuggling up and washing people and when I'm not doing that I'm usually found playing with a marble; I have a secret stash that Mum and Dad can't find! Bentley has turned into a right soft lad, his favourite place to sleep is right under Mum's chin and he has such a loud purr I'm suprised anyone can sleep! Anyway, best go and pounce on my brother, I can't have him sleeping ALL the time!

SPIKE & TIGGER

Now you've got over how gorgeous we are, we'll introduce ourselves, we're Spike and Tigger (formerly Zak and Zeke). We arrived at our new home with Wendy and her family a few months ago, and we've really settled in. We're actually naughty little monkeys but Wendy loves us all the same but says we're a bad influence on Charlie who already lived here when we moved in. He wasn't sure about us at first but now he loves to scamper round the house and up and down the stairs with us and we all think it's great fun. Well best be off, mischief to get up to and washing to play in!

LUCY

My name is Lucy and my lovely new Mum Brenda says 'Everybody Loves Lucy' which sounds good to me. As you can see from my photo, I even have my own sofa and I quite like to spend a lot of time on there, well when I'm not on my Mum's knee. She also says I remind her of a little owl - well I wont be a night owl that's for sure, I like my creature comforts too much. You should see my cute little waddle too!

CHLOE

Hi my name is Chloe, Just an update on my story, I was taken to my new home in Ripon in October 2008 Janet took me there to meet Roy (my new dad) I love living here with Roy he has helped me build up my confidence even though I am still nervous, he trained me to use my Cat Flap you should of seen him on his hands and knees both sides of the door but now I can go out when I like. My main name is Chloe but him in doors has nick names for me being Chlo Chlo, Missy, Madam but the one I love the best is Her Royal Highness. I was lucky to be featured in the Whispurrs mag in 2009 and I was Cat of the Edition. Well I will say thanks again to my friend Janet and a BIG THANKYOU to Roy for giving me a lovely cozy happy home to live in Love Chloe. Keep up the good work Cat Protection. Ps. Will let you into a little secret but I don't think my dad likes it when he wakes up on a morning and I am laid on his chest asleep. I am naughty, but nice.

MATTIE & RUPERT

Mattie was adopted from Cats Protection but her life was made even better when her new brother, Rupert, arrived some months later as a kitten. As you can see from the picture they are inseperable and completely devoted to each other. Rupert (tabby) is getting bigger by the week.

MICAH & LAYLA

Micah and Layla are actually brother and sister, but a few months apart. They have great fun together in their new life and like to have lots of cuddles.

LEO & MILLIE

This is Leo and Millie, mum and son, relaxing in their new home, where they have the run of the house, live the life of Riley and are absolutely adored. It's a hard life being a cat!

PHOEBE AS WAS

Dear all Just wanted to say thank you for finding me a new home. My pets the Griffiths have a lovely garden in which I love to sit and play. I am not too sure still of the younger pets as they are a bit noisy but if they keep giving me treats then I might let them stroke me. Living in Knaresbrough is different to my original lodgings, but I am very much cared for and pad and purr in the mornings for my breakfast. I have even got used to the five o-clock start the man pet has but he doesn't seem too keen if its his day off. As you can see from my picture I am at home in the garden and if it rains I go under the hedge while my pets get wet trying to call me in. Thank you for looking after me while I found a family especially to Amy and Dale they got me trusting humans again. I was adopted at the beginning of July 09 and have given much pleasure aready to my pets who love me dearly even though I use the carpet and not the scratch post and I show off by going scatty. I am also dubbed the elephant as I am so noisy going through the house. With many thanks Ferb Griffiths.

PANDORA

I know this is a long time after the event, but someone asked me where I got my cat the other day and it reminded me. In 1995 I got a year-old cat from you called Pandora. In the weeks that followed you were quite keen on doing follow ups to make sure she was OK. I moved out not long after and - woops - I didn't keep in touch. Obviously I must have some kind of residual guilt about this or I wouldn't be mailing you now, just to say, Pandora is still alive and well after all these years, she's been a fantastic cat, and we have a great relationship. So, thanks.

JESSICA & JEMIMA

Jessica and jemima have been with us for a year now; two adorable 11 yr old silver tabbies have just had their booster jabs and are enjoying a happy retirement in their new home.

IZZY

This is Isabella (now Izzy) she has settled now in her new home, and was great company for me when I was off work with an injured ankle. Her favourite toy is a yellow sponge ball which she likes to fetch back to you in her mouth!

WILLOW

Hello all cats and potential owners! Just a word from me, (ex Penny, now re-named Willow) (as in 'Pussy Willow' you see). Hope you like this gorgeous picture of me thoroughly happy in my new home. I had a hard time before Cats Protection found me, I am only one year old but was already having kittens when I was saved. It was hard work being a Mum, fancy losing your figure so young! I am now learning how to recapture my lost youth again, and am usually to be found chasing my tail underneath a picnic rug on a good day! When I get bored of that I spend many a happy hour chasing the mouse on the computer screen - my owner thinks I have got my wires a bit crossed about the sort of mouse I should be chasing! I have just ventured outside for the first time, bit scary but think I am going to enjoy that lovely big garden with a field to romp in, I might even learn what a real mouse is soon. At the end of a busy day I like nothing better than to curl up on the nearest bed and look delicious - it always does the trick and I am allowed to stay there all night - really these humans are a pushover if you know how to treat them. Hoping lots of other cats get as lucky as me, Yours purringly Willow x

ELSIE (was Pickle)

Living in Wetherby has clearly made her playful. Thanks to Annette and Amy for the new home and the photo.

LILY aka TIGGER

Here is a picture of Lily, who you will see has settled in really well to our household!! Despite the cute looks and the suggestion of sleeping like a babe all the time…not so!! She’s the boss! Best wishes & keep up the good work. Debbie & Simon

LOLA

Just an update to let you know how I am getting on in my new home! As you can see from the photo I love playing in the garden with my new friends Flash-also a Harrogate CP cat, and Daisy. We have great fun chasing each other around and jumping out on each other from under the bushes!!
Lola

BLUES

This is Blues. She has got a lovely home with a family in Harrogate and is settling in very well. She also has a new companion - a chocolate brown labrador. She was brought up with a dog and is quite happy to co-habit with her new companion. Whilst being cared for by fosterers, she had been rather nervous but is now becoming much more confident. This is another success story for our branch.

SPIC & SPAN

We promised to let you know how Reeves and Mortimer (aka Spic and Span) were getting on.
They are doing great, they were definitely the right choice for us, they are lovely cats, though not so little now, especially Mortimer (Span, with the smudge on his nose, the most timid of the two) who is a really solid boy who, whilst he can still be a bit jumpy, loves his cuddles, and will meow loudly at us for attention if he's not getting it. Reeves I think is going to be Mummy's boy, he's lovely and loves to be fussed. He drags himself along the floor as you stroke him so that you have to follow him along!
The only down side to them, possibly due to their beginning in life when they were allowed to run wild, is that they are very adept bird and frog killers. They now have collars with bells which seems to help but they still manage to catch them. At least they don't bring them into the house!
They are great friends with our two rabbits too. Sometimes we let the rabbits out in the garden,which is escape-proof, and the cats (under close supervision obviously) like to watch and run after them, but the rabbits come and chase them away. A few days ago when Stuart had cleaned out the hutch and left it to dry, he didn't think to check the hutch before putting the rabbits back in, put one rabbit in, turned to put the other in and saw Reeves fast asleep in the corner of the hutch!
Anyway, I just thought I would let you know how they're getting on - and they are great.
Kind regards.

BOOTS

This is Boots, now known as Zoe, who we homed last autumn. She was a very fussy eater while in our care and would touch little other than fried chicken. Her eating problems are now behind her. She is described as mischievous and much loved by her lady owner..

DOMINO

Domino is a young Black and White kitten who has been tested as FIV positive. He is absolutely gorgeous and needed to go to a loving home with someone who understands that he may become ill, and will therefore need more treatment at the vets than any other cat. He captured the heart of everyone who saw him.

Unfortunately he needed to be in an indoor location where he would not come into contact with other cats. A feature on Domino was put in the local paper with a photograph, and we asked if anyone would be willing to give him a home. We had a huge reponse and found a home where he is extremely happy, and has no desire to go outside.

KATIE

Pretty Katie, content in her new home

SOOTY and SWEEP

Sooty and Sweep were part of a large, badly malnourished family of cats that arrived at the branch in 2004. Not all of them pulled through, but these two are clearly doing fine!

TABATHA

Tabatha, who has clearly landed on her feet

PORTIA

A big thank you for finding us the most adorable torti female. Portia felt right at home as soon as we got her home. She has settled in very well, my husband would now be lost without her now so would I.
Portia is full of fun. Loving all the affection that we give her, loves been a lap cat. She as may other cats has her mad moment charging around the house like a cat possessed.
Many thanks for our beautiful cat.
Will send some pictures when we have some ready
Mr & Mrs S********.

Message received from Charlie 2nd Nov 04

Hello
My name is Charlie and I was born at Harrogate Cat Protection in August 2001. My home is in Ripon which I share with my adopted mother (Tiggy) and a newcomer (Blackie) who is a stray who has wandered into our life !
I am very happy and am so glad that I was born and given a chance in life. I am very loved and sometimes get stuck up trees and do daft things but must go now as it's time for a snooze again as it's past my bedtime !!
Love Charlie xx

JOE

Message and photo from Joe's new owner 22/10/04

Lois brought Joe on Mon. eve. He's gorgeous. He soon found his food, his litter tray, & that the bed in the back room is very comfy. Must be all the spare duvets under the bedspread. He's still a bit nervous but is rapidly getting over it & purrs a lot when he's cuddled & his ears are scratched & his tummy tickled.

POPPY

Dear Cats Protection
I am having a great time in my new home, and I am training my new keepers to look after me just how I want them too. They seem to be shaping up nicely.

Poppy

BASIL

This is Basil making the most of his wonderful new home.

SOOTY

Message and photo from Sooty's new owner 2/10/05

Sooty, now re-named Jess, has settled well alongside two resident toms in her new home. She has tested her owner's fire-fighting skills by twice getting stuck up large trees in the garden! She has also shown a worrying interest in paper money, especially £20 notes, which she picks up in her mouth from the bedside cabinet and stashes all over the house!

DOBBY (aka Peter)

Dobby is doing really well in his new home, he loves his cuddles and his sleep, he has grown into a fantastic family cat.

WOODY

Woody was re-homed in October 2009 having been found abandoned at the bottom of a garden with his sisters. He settled in to his new home straight away and enjoys sitting in the bath and, as you can see, relaxing on the sofa.

MONTY