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28/08/10 Maybe a miracle?

We all have to keep hoping for miracles because somehow it is working and the little kitty is hanging in there. She's managed to stay fully conscious for 24hrs and is feeding really well.

She still isn't eating for herself yet but I've been watching her guzzle syringe after syringe of a special glucose and formula milk solution. She screams for her four hourly meals louder than I can meow so I'm hoping a miracle's happened and just maybe she will survive...

Mum says she has to be fully weaned before we can assume anything and we need to keep hoping for her.

Tommy hasn't been his normal self lately and as he's an old man he's been moved into reception so he can be kept a closer eye on as well as having the freedom to roam as he pleases.

Scully also lives in reception and she's a bit cross that yet another cat's been allowed into what she thinks is her space. I know I shouldn't laugh but Scully's way of showing her displeasure is by spraying and it was hysterical when mum picked up the phone to find it was dripping with pee! She's also marked the filing cabinet, microwave, computer moniter and for good measure hacked up a fur ball on the printer - what an ace sense of humour!

Munchkin
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25/08/10 Poor kitty

One of the little hand reared kitties is still rearly poorly and mum's pretty poorly too with a bad cold. She says she's just been awake too much lately and once this final kitty is better then she'll be able to catch up with sleep.

I'm still amazed a little cow milk can cause such bad damage but then they would have been dehydrated so I guess that's why. Much as I hate kittens, and sharing my mum, it is so desperately sad to see such a tiny kitten so very ill.

I wish there was something I could do to help but we all just have to keep crossing our paws for her.

Munchkin
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22/08/10 Moving on to new lives...

Tabby and white Bonny went off to her new home yesterday. She came here with a family of cats who she hated! She grouched and grumped at them so much it was decided she should be homed seperately. Let's hope she settles in quick and loves her new lady to bits!

Two kitties went off to their new homes this afternoon as well and more are reserved pending their home checks so that's good news. Sadly they haven't made space for new kits because they were in a room with their siblings but soon the others will all find homes I'm sure.

The waiting list still has mum tearing her hair out but as I keep telling her, you can only do your best. It's the people breeding more kittens who are the problem and they should be feeling guilty, not us for not being able to take enough cats and kittens in... at least we are all trying our hardest!

Munchkin
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21/01/10 Bertie

Mum's got loads of cool pictures of Bertie, hopefully she'll put lots of them in the gallery but she said it's too soon to look at them yet.

This is my favourite picture of Bertie, taken in May 2009...

Rest in peace friend.

Munchkin
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20/08/10 Bertie

A desperately sad thing happened today. My friend Bertie was put to sleep.

I'm so sad and also so sad for everyone here because he was a beautiful and special cat to so many people. He was once a feral and though he adapted to the comfortable life the humans gave him he never lost his wild spirit.

He has been ill for a few days and when Uncle Paul came to visit him at home yesterday he said his time had come. He had a tumour growing in his head and we all knew we could not let him deteriorate or live in pain.

Bertie spent his last day free to do as he pleased and I'm grateful to the sun for shining this morning while he laid in the grass outside.

I'm going to find my favourite picture of him to show you tomorrow but right now I think I need to give mum some big purrings to cheer her up.

Munchkin
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PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE OPEN FOR VIEWING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AT ALL OTHER TIMES
Sadly if you turn up without an appointment we are unlikely to be able to show you round.

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All of the cats in our care are looking for their dream home so please get in touch if you think you could offer them it!

Information for potential owners

Thank you for considering adopting your pet from a Rescue Centre.

When you visit the Centre we will show you the cats or kittens we think are suitable for you, your home and your lifestyle based on the information you give us. It is essential to us that we match cats to their owners to the best of our ability as we only want the very best for our moggies!

Taking on a new animal can have its problems, so please listen to our advice, and if you have any questions please feel free to ask. The following is important when considering adoption:

The cat /s or kitten/s must be for YOU and NOT for any other person
All potential owners must be 'homechecked' to ensure you and the cat you have chosen are suitable for each other
We have a minimum donation policy for each of our cats. If you cannot afford a donation then you must question your ability to care for your cat properly. The donation we ask for is minimal compared to the cost of good quality food and routine veterinary care so if you cannot afford it we would rather you did not have a pet
Without your donation we cannot continue to help the thousands of animals abused, unloved and unwanted every year. This centre is run almost entirely by volunteers and we rely on the generosity of our supporters. PLEASE GIVE WHAT YOU CAN!
You must be able to afford private vet bills and not use other charities such as The PDSA
As the neutering of cats is such a large part of reducing the numbers of unwanted animals please note that we WILL NOT REHOME AN ANIMAL IF YOU HAVE A CAT OVER 6 MONTHS OLD THAT HAS NOT BEEN NEUTERED
All cats/kittens will have had a minimum of their first vaccination and will have been routinely treated for fleas and worms

Costs involved:

We ask for a minimum donation of £35 per cat. This rarely covers the costs involved in rescuing a cat so any further donation you can make is greatly appreciated. Our current average cost of care per cat is £163!
All our cats are microchipped before leaving the centre. This is to ensure their future safety and for our peace of mind. If you wish for the microchip to be registered to you (as the new owner) we ask that you pay £10 per cat.
Any kitten under 5 months of age will not have been neutered. To ensure your kitten is neutered by 6 months of age we ask that you pay a 'neutering deposit' which is refunded to YOUR VET (or you in some rare circumstances) after neutering. As the price of neutering varies between vets and for males and females we ask for £25 per kitten. Neutering should then be carried out by our vet, Paul Jarman Veterinary Surgery in Attleborough, and you will only be charged the remainder. If you wish for the neutering to be carried out at your local vet please discuss this at the time of adoption.
Please note that we accept cash and/or cheques only and cannot take credit card payments.