Cats
- Cat Guardians Service Finds Elsa A New Home
Elsa was four years old when her owner signed up to Cats Protection’s Cat Guardians service in September 2015. The free service promises that in the event of an owner’s death, we will find their cat a loving new home, no matter how long it takes....
- Why You Should Get Your Cat Neutered
In late January staff from our National Cat Adoption Centre were called out to a bedsit in Sussex to collect cats after the owner had a stroke and wouldn't be able to return home. As far as the family of the owner was aware he owned two cats but once...
- Nervous Dotty Is Looking For A New Home
There are all sorts of reasons why cats and kittens end up in the care of Cats Protection. Whether it’s because a cat is found as a stray or an owner’s circumstances change such as a relationship break up or an elderly owner goes into a care home....
- Patient Pair Help Cats Relax
Kittens Mishy and Murphy – sister and brother – were found living in a garden. The black-and-white cats were nervous when they were brought into Cats Protection’s Haslemere Adoption Centre in Surrey. While Mishy and Murphy were well looked after...
- Emergency Operation Saves Cat And Kittens
Veterinary staff at Cats Protection’s National Cat Adoption Centre have saved the lives of a pregnant cat and her four kittens after she had difficulties giving birth. The team at CP’s centre in Chelwood Gate, East Sussex, performed an emergency...
Cats
Fearful tabby now happy cat
We’re really pleased to publish a guest post by Naomi Sampey, who adopted tabby Millie from our adoption centre in Chelwood Gate, Sussex, a few years ago. It’s a great example of how initially nervous cats can become great pets with love and patience from the right owner:
We visited the National Cat Adoption Centre six years ago looking for an addition to our family.
There, we found Millie.
Millie had been at the centre for six months, hiding underneath a small plastic stool which was covered in a blanket in her cage. All that was visible was her face in the shadows. She was branded the most nervous and anxious cat in the whole centre, and the kind and dedicated team working there were reluctant to let her go as she seemed so emotionally damaged.
 |
| Once-anxious Millie is now a happy cat, thanks to Naomi's patient care |
After a successful home visit we were able to take Millie home the day before New Year’s Eve. Millie spent the first three months underneath our bed, too afraid to come out. She did not make a sound for the first month. Gradually, she ventured out and week by week, month by month her confidence grew.
Over the years, we have nurtured her into one of the happiest pets anyone could ask for. Her transformation is miraculous and it just goes to show that if you never stop working on developing the trust and relationship you have with your pet and showing them unconditional love, your pet has the potential to become a well-adjusted, happy part of your family.
Cats Protection has around 5,400 cats in its care at any one time, including nervous cats like Millie, who are given special attention until they are ready for rehoming. To support our work with cats, just click here.
Shy and timid cats can make lovely pets, given time and patience. Click this link for more information.
- Cat Guardians Service Finds Elsa A New Home
Elsa was four years old when her owner signed up to Cats Protection’s Cat Guardians service in September 2015. The free service promises that in the event of an owner’s death, we will find their cat a loving new home, no matter how long it takes....
- Why You Should Get Your Cat Neutered
In late January staff from our National Cat Adoption Centre were called out to a bedsit in Sussex to collect cats after the owner had a stroke and wouldn't be able to return home. As far as the family of the owner was aware he owned two cats but once...
- Nervous Dotty Is Looking For A New Home
There are all sorts of reasons why cats and kittens end up in the care of Cats Protection. Whether it’s because a cat is found as a stray or an owner’s circumstances change such as a relationship break up or an elderly owner goes into a care home....
- Patient Pair Help Cats Relax
Kittens Mishy and Murphy – sister and brother – were found living in a garden. The black-and-white cats were nervous when they were brought into Cats Protection’s Haslemere Adoption Centre in Surrey. While Mishy and Murphy were well looked after...
- Emergency Operation Saves Cat And Kittens
Veterinary staff at Cats Protection’s National Cat Adoption Centre have saved the lives of a pregnant cat and her four kittens after she had difficulties giving birth. The team at CP’s centre in Chelwood Gate, East Sussex, performed an emergency...