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Milton Keynes & District Branch
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Cats Needing Sponsorship
Updated 28 May 2010
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
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CATS NEEDING SPONSORSHIP ARE:
Malcolm
Hi my name is Malcolm (not a name I would have chosen for myself)! I am a shorthaired grey and white male.
I was one of the hundreds of stray cats living on the street of Milton Keynes, until a very kind couple took pity on me and started to look out for me. They fed me and gave me shelter and then contacted the MK Cats Protection who came out and rescued me.
I am no spring chicken and a bit crook on my legs but I am looked after very well and have since been adopted by Stewart one of the Cats Protection Fosterer’s.
I have 8 other cats for company, all a lot younger than me and all who treat me with the respect a cat of my age deserves!
I get lots of love and attention and have a nice warm and secure comfortable home, which is a nice change from living out on the streets in the cold winter weather.
All my needs are catered for and life is great thanks to the MK Cats Protection, obviously all this cost money – so it would be great if someone could sponsor me to help me pay my keep.
Please Sponsor me.
(Posted 28 May 2010)
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 Daisy
Daisy is a pretty shorthaired tortoiseshell and tabby female. Although she was originally found as a stray, someone was kind enough to be keeping an eye on her and feeding her regularly. It soon became clear that Daisy wasn’t very well so we arranged for her to be taken to a local vet who diagnosed her with hyperthyroid disease for which she would need ongoing medication for the rest of her life.
It wasn’t too long before a new home was found for her, but unfortunately the gentlemen who gave her a new home sadly passed away a few weeks afterwards and she was returned to the Fosterers again.
To save Daisy any more distress coping with her health and re-homing problems, we felt it was best to place her permanently with our Fosterers Mark & Whendie, where she now shares her new home with her adopted brothers Lionel and Horris.
Daisy has settled into her new home and is doing very well on her daily medication. She was a bit scared and nervous at first but now she is quite relaxed and enjoying being part of her new family. She loves to play and especially enjoys a lot of fuss and attention, which she laps up!
Daisy likes nothing more than sitting on the windowsill and watching the world go by. She is very contented and happy and feels loved and safe with her new family and home.
(Posted 5 Mar 2010)
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 Horris
Horris was a stray; he is a black shorthair male (with a dashing white flash on his chest) who was found in Newport Pagnell in September 2009). Thankfully the person who found him took him to a local vet surgery as they thought he had probably been abandoned.
The vet carried out a few tests to assess his general health as he looked quite poorly and Horris was subsequently diagnosed with hyperthyroid problems, which would need to be treated by daily medication for the rest of his life.
Horris has now been adopted by our Fosterers Mark & Whendie and he shares his new home with his adopted elder brother Lionel (and recently adopted sister Daisy).
Horris was very scrawny when he arrived but over the past few months (with the help of lots of love, attention, affection, food and medication from Mark & Whendie) he has gained some weight and is looking very well and has settled comfortably into his new home.
Horris has a very gentle and laid back personality, he enjoys his ‘own space’ and is happiest when left alone to catnap in the place he feels safest – his igloo!
He does enjoy a love and fuss when he has some quality one-on-one time with his adoptive parents when he knows his brother and sister aren’t about though!
(Posted 5 Mar 2010)
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 Bunty
Bunty (don’t be fooled by the name though as he is a male really!) is a semi longhair tabby with a white bib and face and is about 16 years old.
Bunty used to live in a village outside Milton Keynes and although he had a home, he decided he preferred the company of another family nearby! It seems that Bunty had decided to move out of his original home and had made himself homeless. His owners since agreed to sign him over to the Cats Protection and he was taken in for re-homing.
We soon realized that Bunty had renal problems and was suffering from kidney failure and would need long-term medication and care. It was decided at that time that Bunty would be best placed with our Fosterers Carole & Lloyd due to his ongoing health issues.
During the past year Bunty has really settled into his new home with his adopted brothers and sister, he has gained some weight and is a very different cat to the one that arrived 12 months ago. Bunty rules the roost at home and is definitely the BOSS - he takes on the role of big brother with such pride and likes nothing better than letting his younger brother snuggle next to him.
Bunty keeps and looks very well despite his ongoing health problems. He has needed some dental treatment recently to have some teeth removed and although he is showing some signs of old age when he moves about, when you look at his photo you wouldn’t think it. Bunty is obviously very happy and contented in his new home.
(Posted 5 Mar 2010)
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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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Lionel
Lionel is a shorthaired tabby male and is probably about 14 years old. He probably looks older than he is due to his struggle to survive as a stray.
Lionel is a character, although he is a little shy he loves nothing better than a big fuss made of him!
Lionel has been adopted by our Fosterers Mark & Whendie and shares his home with adopted brother Horris and sister Daisy (also on this page on the web site). Lionel has put some weight on over the past couple of years and is looking lovely and happy – very different from when he first arrived at Mark & Whendie’s.
Lionel doesn’t venture out much as he has difficulty getting in and out of the cat flap - this is because when he was a stray he broke his leg and it set at a funny angle. Lionel favourite place is cat napping on his
favorite blanket nestled on the sofa while being fed his favorite treats – chicken!!
Lionel looks so contented and safe and you can tell he is very happy with Mark & Whendie.
( Posted 2 Aug 07 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 Fosterer’s 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!
(Posted Oct 07 Updated 8 Mar 2010)
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