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06/03/10 Howard tries freedom!

Much as I hate him it was actually quite nice to see Howard takes his first steps outdoors today. He spent an hour out in the morning then later several hours basking in the sunshine! Because he's a pathetic creep he couldn't help but keep coming back to check on mum. It makes me sick how he stands up on his hind legs to ask for cuddles and holds her hand with his paws when they go to sleep. I'm not giving her any more mice until she stops liking him.

Lots of cats are due to leave tomorrow so mum took several in to see Uncle Paul the Vet, they all have to have a check up to make sure they're tip top before leaving. Tis the least we can do before they go off into their new lives.

I'm most excited to see Pumpkin and Sally leave because they've been here since they were tiny starving kittens. They are from different litters but have both been struck with bad luck time and again, with homes falling through and health issues. Most recently poor Sally had been injured by a Pumpkin claw to the eye and that had to be totally healed before they could leave.

Mum's really worried tonight about poor 16yr old Jerry who has 'flu. He has deteriorated quite fast and is starting to show signs of giving up. Giving up is not allowed here, especially since he has his brother Tommy who doesn't want to say goodbye yet. More cause for some mega paw crossing please everyone...

Munchkin
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05/03/10 Ginger & Torty dumped

What a busy day for everyone here except me as I have been enjoying the fair weather!

Volunteers have been trapping on an industrial site in Norwich today. It's a colony they started a while ago but the company in question has sadly been rather unhelpful so the site is taking a little while to clear. By late lunchtime 3 cats had been caught before an urgent call came from the sanctuary to recall all traps asap! A cat was on the loose back home...

Our neighbour spotted a car lingering out the front of our properties and upon investigation found two card board carriers and a ruck sack by the side of the road. A ginger head popped out of one box and made a frantic break for it but the Torty was still safe in her carrier.

The terrified Ginger boy thankfully was too terrified to leave the safety of the bushes he found to hide in and within the next two hours they managed to trap him.

With the cats was a carefully typed and laminated information sheet about them both plus a ruck sack full of food.

Both cats are feeling a little confused by what has happened but with a little love they will soon know they are safe with us.

Munchkin
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04/03/10 Mouse is out!

I'm so gutted but mum, Emma and Joe spent ages today unloading every can of cat meat from the feed room in order to catch the mouse.

Mousey's been living in there for weeks and with a pallette of tinned meat in the way no one was in a hurry to move it all! They tried humane mouse traps and no matter how much I begged mum said I wasn't allowed to help. The cats in reception should be sacked if you ask me. I know Strokes and Scully have actualy reasons why they can't coordinate catching a mouse but Berty and Milly are just plain lazy.

The mousey had eaten into 6 sacks of Technical cat biscuits after getting bored of the easier to access but far lower quality Go Cat. Apparently everyone was amazed at his bright eyes and amazing coat condition so more positive results from Technical!

I hear Mousey now lives between our straw pile and the compost heap... I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for him....

Munchkin
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02/03/10 More Munchkin moaning...

Wow I was a grump yesterday! Not that I don't agree with myself because I do know I'm right!

These three orphaned feral kittens, rescued during last kitten season, would no doubt have died if left to survive in the wild with 'flu and no mum to care for them.

These three babies were lucky enough to find space with us but there were many others who we couldn't make room for.... I can't help worrying what happened to them.

Oh dear, I've ranted for two days now, I might have to go mousing to release some tension!

Munchkin
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01/03/10 Poorly Lawny

You'll have to excuse me because I'm feeling a little groggy today. Mum kept me awake all night keep getting up to check on Lawn who had a bit of a dip last night. He is diabetic so from time to time he can have issues but the sudden drop in his blood sugars is still unexplained. He was back to safe sugar levels within the hour but mum said it's still important to keep a close eye. I guess at least she didn't bring him home because I get bored of having to welcome poorly cats into my space!

There's also been upset in the office as both Sarah and mum had to cope with a distressed, angry caller today. The caller had suffered a bereavement so of course allowances are always made but I don't think it's fair people are so rude. I'm sure if they could see the time, love and dedication it takes to make Feline Care so unique they would have been more understanding that space isn't always instantly available.

There's just too many homeless cats to make room for and tis heart breaking when we can't always help every cat. What is especially sad is that in the next few months we will once again be flooded with the next generations of homeless kittens. No matter how hard everyone here will try we will not have room for all the kittens that need us and ask yourself what happens to those without our help?

As I was a homeless orphan myself I feel very strongly that people who let their cat have kittens are most definitely 100% totally and utterly not cat lovers at all. They're just people who think kittens are cute and that level of ignorance should be frowned upon! Neutering isn't complicated....

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.