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Milton Keynes & District Branch
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Milton Keynes And District Cats Protection |
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Cats Needing Sponsorship |
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We will never put a cat to sleep just because it is elderly, has a medical condition that needs ongoing treatment or because we may find it difficult to home. We have a tremendous success rate in homing elderly cats, but many of them still rely on us, even in their new homes.
As we are committed to funding veterinary treatment for our special needs cats we have set up a Sponsorship Scheme. Without such a Scheme, and with very depleted funds because of the recession, we would be unable to fund care for any of these cats.
Our Sponsorship Scheme offers a precious lifeline to these needy cats; the majority of whom are either extremely nervous, are elderly or have a long-term illness needing ongoing veterinary care, in terms of monitoring and medication.
Occasionally one of our Fosterers will adopt one of these cats and integrate them with their existing cats, but the majority are homed to members of the public, who adopt them on the understanding that we continue to pay for certain aspects of their care. We either pay for bills relating to an existing condition, or, in certain circumstances will fund all ongoing care. We do rely on the new owner, however, to provide food, cat litter and basic day-to-day care.
Most of these cats don’t incur huge vet bills, but of course the treatment is ongoing, sometimes over many months or years. We feel very strongly that older cats should have the same level and standard of care as their younger counterparts and have the chance to live out their lives in safety and comfort and in normal surroundings.
To maintain our many sponsored cats we, of course, rely totally on support from caring animal lovers and, as such, we would ask you to please consider helping us to help them.
For just a few pounds each month we can ensure our sponsored cats have a future.
Joining our Sponsorship Scheme is easy, and, in return, you will receive an adoption certificate, photograph and regular updates on your chosen cat. (Only a selection of the cats we support are featured here.)
Sponsorship can also provide the ideal gift; whether it’s for a birthday, Christmas or other special day. It’s a gift that will be well received by any animal lover and equally by anyone who would love to have a cat, but, for some reason, can’t.
For more details contact our Sponsorship Secretary sponsorship@mkcats.org.uk or contact our Helpline on 01296 738558.
Below you will find photographs and information on our current Sponsored Cats:
We would really appreciate your support. It is vital for the future of this Scheme and all the cats concerned.
Thank you.
Sue Howell,
Sponsorship Secretary |
CATS NEEDING SPONSORSHIP ARE:
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 TJ (formerly William)
TJ was found as a stray in the late summer of 2008, he looked like he had been living outdoors for quite a while, and we believed his owners might have abandoned him due to his deteriorating health.
It was evident that he was suffering from serious health problems with his ears and after a number of tests; TJ was diagnosed with tumors in both ears.
The only choices for TJ were either immediate surgery to remove ears, ear canals and tumors or be put to sleep. Although the surgery was very expensive and it would be involve a long and tough rehabilitation, it was his only hope.
The good news is that TJ’s surgery was a complete success. Although it took a while for him to get better, with the help of lots of love and care, he has pulled through and has made a brilliant recovery.
Michelle has adopted TJ; he has since been neutered and is keeping in amazingly good health. As TJ has lost his hearing, keeping him safe is so important and although he is predominately a house cat he is often taken out on a lead into the garden so that he can have a nose around and explore the garden etc in complete safety.
TJ now enjoys living in a wonderful home with people who love and care for him; he has a warm and safe bed at night with all the fuss and cuddles he deserves. He shares his home with a Cockatoo and they have become great friends, TJ is a fantastic pet, he is very affectionate and he loves company and he is well and truly thoroughly spoilt!
TJ’s story really highlights the importance of our work and without the support we receive from the public, we wouldn’t have been able to help TJ and made a difference to his life.
(Posted 4 Mar 2010)
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 Spudley
Spudley is a pretty shorthair tabby (with a striking white nose and bib) male, which we think is about nine years old.
Sometime ago, his original owners closed the doors on him and he was never allowed to return home, so Spudley became a stray and was left to fend for himself outdoors in all weathers. This experience left Spudley very nervous of human beings as he felt that he couldn’t trust them anymore.
Allie, a passionate cat lover started to feed Spudley while he was living outdoors and over a period of time Spudley soon realized that Allie only wanted to take care of him and provide a loving, safe and warm home for him and it wasn’t too long before he felt safe enough to let Allie’s home become his new home!
Since moving in with Allie, Spudley has made amazing progress. He will now come in when he’s called (well, most times!) and he will allow Allie to stroke him if she approaches him slowly and calmly, he will let his neck and chin be rubbed, but doesn’t like being touched anywhere else!
Spudley has regained a good appetite – no more food shyness, he often tries to pinch food from your plates and especially likes chicken kebabs and pizza crusts (which may stem from his former life as a stray)!
Spudley is learning to trust again and he now realizes that he is being looked after and cared for by someone who loves him such a lot and who will not harm him. Spudley is very happy and has settled extremely well into his new home with Allie – so now he can relax and enjoy life in the safety of a loving home.
(Posted 31 May 09-Updated 8 Mar 2010)
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 Tillie
Tillie is a longhaired tabby-and-white female, about ten years young. She was bought in as a frightened and feisty farm kitten with seven brothers and sisters.
She was very difficult to handle and therefore difficult to re-home, an attempt was made, but she was very unhappy and wouldn’t eat properly, so Stewart one of our Fosterers took her home and she has been in his care ever since.
Tillie is a bit of a worrier and gets nervous at the slightest movement or noise in the house. She loves a fuss however, and will purr like the best, but is never completely relaxed sitting on your lap.
She’s a shy little lady, and would rather hide from strangers than say hello. She gets on very well with Stewart’s other cats, and loves going out for a nose about and a bit of an explore!
Would you like to sponsor Tillie? (Posted Oct 07
Updated 8 Mar 2010) |
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 Puck
Puck is a longhaired black-and-white male, whose owner couldn’t cope with his constant illnesses and the associated vet bills.
As a result of Puck’s need for ongoing medical care, Stewart one of our Fosterers, has adopted him and after lots of medical attention, his condition is now under control although not cured.
Puck is a bit of a night owl and loves the great outdoors, where he socializes with the neighborhood cats. He isn’t always so tolerant with the other cats living with Stewart, and will make sure they know when they’re in his way. Although not a lap cat, he is an affectionate boy and even answers to his name! He loves to sleep on his back with his legs in the air, but when he thinks it’s time for Stewart to get up in the morning and feed him his favourite “As Good as it Gets”, he’ll jump on the bed and starts purring loudly in Stewarts’s ear!
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 Marshall
Marshall is a black and white male, probably about 10 years old. Marshall was a stray found in the Wolverton area and by the look of him he had been living rough for sometime – he was neither chipped nor neutered.
Marshall was originally taken to our Fosterers in Buckingham but after a blood test at the vet’s it revealed he was FIV positive and therefore he wouldn’t be able to be re-homed.
After extensive dental surgery Mathew had all teeth removed and in November 2010 Carole (one our long term Fosterers) decided she would adopt him and provide a loving home for him to enjoy the rest of his life.
As Marshall has had all his teeth removed he is safe to mix with Carole’s other cats, as he cannot bite! Although he is not on any medication, his immune system has been affected by his health problems.
Marshall has settled in well with Carole and Lloyd and gets on with his adopted brothers and sisters. He loves nothing better that to snuggle up on the sofa and have a big fuss made of him – he especially loves his tummy being rubbed!
Marshall spends most of his time indoors – perhaps after spending time living rough fending for himself he now knows he’s found somewhere safe where he is loved very much and know that he is being looked after.
If you were touched by Marshall’s story perhaps you would like to sponsor him?
(Posted 6 June 2011)
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 Leela
Leela is a shorthaired tabby ‘elderly’ female, who was found as a stray in the Bletchley area.
Leela has an ongoing chest problem – which causes her to cough and wheeze which she is being treated for. Her general health and wellbeing has improved since Fosterers Mark & Whendie took her in a few weeks ago. Leela is bordering on being hyperthyroid and will need to be re-tested in a month or two and she will undoubtedly end up on medication to control this condition.
Leela doesn’t seem very interested in exploring outdoors and she loves spending time sitting and sleeping on a chair in the office upstairs which she has taken a shine to! She is fascinated by the computer and loves nothing better than walking over the keyboard when Mark is trying to use the PC!
Leela is very affectionate and has a very loud purr, which gets even louder when she gets a whiff of her favourite foods – chicken and tuna!
Leela has settled in really well to her new home and has gained some weight since she was re-homed. She shares her new home with Tiger her adopted brother who she seems to be getting on with.
If Leela’s story has touched you – perhaps you would like to sponsor her….?
(Posted 7 August 2011)
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