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KIRKBY CATS HOME :: Kirkby in Ashfield :: Tel: 01623 756592 or 07970 356581

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Holiday Pet Care Advice From Animal Friends Pet Insurance: Your Ethical Choice

The Christmas season can be wrought with dangers for our furry friends, but thankfully a host of pet healthcare experts have advised on keeping our companions safe during the holiday season.

Owners may be aware that the festive season comes with a host of pet healthcare dangers, but thankfully animal care specialists have offered some useful advice in the run-up to Christmas on keeping animals safe. The holidays are a time when many new and exciting objects and foodstuffs are floating around the house. Owners must be especially vigilant to keep these items out of their dog or cat's mouth.

Guests who do not know any better may be tempted to hand a pet a morsel of something highly appetising, but they should be discouraged from doing so as soon as they enter the house as much holiday fare is poisonous to our four-legged friends. Chocolate is well known to be harmful to animals, but so is anything sweetened with xylitol. Even rich foods can make them sick if they are not used to eating this - and the bones from the Christmas bird can cause choking. Unattended drinks could easily send a dog or cat into a coma if consumed.

Ingesting decorations such as tinsel or plug-in lights can also be highly dangerous and any festive adornments should be securely fastened out of reach. Even the sap from the pine tree can cause harm, either through fertilisers or the bacteria bred in stagnant water. Confetti thrown about on New Year's Eve can also become lodged in a cat's intestines.

Other holiday dangers come in the form of mistletoe and holly. The latter can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea while mistletoe can provoke cardiovascular problems and gastrointestinal upset. Well-meaning guests bringing bouquets of flowers should be careful they do not contain lilies, which are poisonous to cats.

Of course, all items that are likely to be knocked over such as vases, Christmas trees or candles need to be tightly secured. This is because with all the excitement of company, many pets may be overexcited and running around. While some pets love company and socialising and getting petted by dozens of friends and family, this type of activity can be a great source of stress for others.

Experts advise owners set aside a space where animals can go to be away from all the hustle and bustle. To minimise anxious feelings, people should aim for minimum disruption of a dog's feeding and walking schedule, to help enforce normality.

All the same, the excess of noise and activity could cause some pets to want to bolt, so guests should be warned prior to coming over not to leave the doors open. Likewise, if they have children or are unfamiliar with animals visitors should be informed on how to play with furry creatures. The individual preferences and personalities of dogs and cats should be made known to those coming to the home at Christmas so there are no surprises or stressful incidents. Also, if kids are going to be part of the festivities in a household that is unaccustomed to tots, owners should make sure dogs and cats do not swallow toys, as these can become lodged in the oesophagus, intestines or stomach.

Finally, animal lovers were told by a number of experts that for all of the reasons stated above, Christmas was not the right time to get somebody a pet as a present. Animal Friends Insurance would like to re-iterate the now thirty-one year old slogan coined by The Dogs Trust: "A Dog Is For Life, Not Just For Christmas". As one of the largest independent pet insurers in the UK, Animal Friends offers dog insurance, cat insurance and horse insurance to UK residents. You can get a quote and buy pet insurance quickly and easily online.

Moley

THIS CAT IS WITH ANIMAL ACCIDENT RESCUE UNIT

If you are interested in this great family cat Midnight, please contact AARU by telephoning 0115 9205172 (please leave a message if no reply and we will get back to you as soon as possible) or e-mailing admin@aaru.org.uk.

Moley is absolutely fabulous, isn’t he? ! He is around 5 years old, really loves company and sitting next to you whilst watching your favourite tv programme – and there are no arguments over the remote control!

Affectionate and confident, he enjoys watching his fosterers potter around the house and will lean against them, wanting a stroke and fuss.

Moley sounds like an ideal cat companion, doesn’t he? Yes, he is but he has been with AARU since January 2009…..

Why…. You may ask? Dear Moley has a health issue, which is easily controlled. He’s diabetic, just like so many humans. But his condition is stable, simple to treat by 2 insulin injections a day. Do please read on….

The injections are quick and simple to give, no medical knowledge is required and either his fosterer or the vet we use would be happy to show you how to inject into the scruff of Moley’s neck. It’s really, really easy! This is from our Adoption Welfare Officer, ”having looked after Moley for holiday cover for his fosterers, I have injected Moley on many occasions and have no problems at all! Moley doesn’t feel it, never looks up when you inject him and just carries on enjoying his meal. I would say, hand on heart, that Moley is the best feline patient ever; he understands that he is being helped and acts as good as gold.”

If you would like to offer the marvellous Moley a chance, we would consider helping with the costs of his current medication, if there is a genuine financial need. As a small Charity, we don’t have alot of money but want to do everything we can to help Moley – so, if that’s what’s needed…..

Sadly, many other larger animal rescues would probably have put Moley to sleep, simply for being diabetic, but that’s not what we at AARU are about. He’s fit and healthy, happy and loving and has a good quality life. We’ve researched his medication online and found it cheaper than from a vet’s. Of course, our Adoption Welfare Officer will be happy to discuss this and all other aspects of Moley’s care with you. We want to pull out all the stops for Moley and get him his very own home and find someone to tell him that he’s their very own sweetheart.

Why not pop over to say “Hello” to this cheerful, intelligent cat? Have a chat with him and his fosterers and his vet. We believe you’ll be pleasantly surprised by this gorgeous and friendly cat. You may wish to give his care a trial period in your home, to see how you both get on. Please, please give him a chance…..

Moley has been neutered and would also be fine as an indoor cat.

Jake and Rose

THIS CAT IS WITH ANIMAL ACCIDENT RESCUE UNIT

Rose

The dynamic duo- Jake and Rose are really just like Batman and Robin; brave, confident and pretty much inseparable! This little sister and brother team are Dorrie’s remaining 2 kittens, born on May Day 2009.

We can’t understand why they are still waiting as they are both, quite simply, gorgeous, adorable, gentle, playful and typically active young kittens.

Come on, help pull!

They like to explore their surroundings and say hello to any visitors they meet, clambering all over them, under the watchful gaze of their devoted fosterer.

Having spent all their young lives together, this brother and sister duo are incredibly close to each other and it would be really wonderful if they could be homed together, although we just might rehome them individually but only to the right families. They are both litter-trained.

Jackson

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Jackson is a very handsome cat , no older than 6 years old but he acts much, much younger and is extremely playful and fun loving!

Slightly shy on first meeting, he prefers to come to you, rather than the other way around. He does like to be stroked and fussed but on his terms, however this has improved tremendously.

Jackson is very clean and a great housekeeper- he keeps his eating area and litter-tray very tidy indeed and, in fact, he’s no trouble at all! He has learnt to play and really loves it, he will spend ages chasing his carrot-on-a-pole -toy and likes to hide and pounce on his collection of toy mice! He never tires of spending time with his fosterer and would benefit from having his own family now, having been waiting since the beginning of the Summer for a new home!

A wonderful cat, Jackson will now blossom even further by being with a patient, kind family who won’t expect a lap cat straightaway. In the past he was easily spooked and reacted in fright at times but this has calmed down alot. Just to be sure, we feel he would be best with children over 12 years of age, who will respect his independence. You may think this makes Jackson sound like a “Smooth Criminal” > However, please don’t get that impression; he is a truly lovely cat, loving in lots of little ways who appreciates affection. If he’s gently and sensitively treated, he responds very well indeed and is a “Pretty Young Thing!” The best tips for dealing with a shy/nervous cat is just to allow them the time, patience and respect to gain their trust, it is so rewarding in the end!

Jackson likes to be combed around his head and chin and will lie down and lean on you in a friendly manner whilst you are doing so. You just need to recognise when he has had enough and leave him to it. He would love to have his own safe garden, as he sits on the windowsill, admiring the view and longing to go outside.

He maybe able to live with another resident cat, with a gradual and gentle introduction. Black cats are supposed to be lucky, so go on and improve your luck and visit this deserving little cat.

Jackson has been neutered.

Here’s an update from his fosterer:

” Jackson is turning into a dear, amusing and very playful cat; so funny when he leaps for his toys on a pole as he can jump REALLY high! He likes company but not sitting on knees, he will tolerate being picked up, kissed, stroked and loves his food. He is mesmerised when we {humans!} eat and looks at us longingly but we can resist those big beautiful eyes and we just give him the occasional treat of cheese or tuna, which he simply loves! He is far, far friendlier now than when he arrived and deserves a special family of his own.”

Max

THIS CAT IS WITH ANIMAL ACCIDENT RESCUE UNIT

As you can see, he is quite simply adorable, truly has the most wonderfully gentle but impish character and is minus his tail! The cards were stacked against Max, as we believe he suffered a glancing blow from a car. But, luckily, he managed to survive and found shelter in a kind family’s garden – they promptly called us one evening for help.

Max with his bandaged leg-sock

Now, this little soldier has not stopped for one minute to feel sorry for himself. When the Vet told him that he had nerve damage to his tail, so it had to be amputated and he also needed some stitches in his leg, Max didn’t complain, he just accepted things. He has been a gold-star patient and has the happiest, sweetest nature. The only thing he was not too keen on was his plastic medical collar, which he helped the Vet with by removing it himself before his next appointment! His tail and leg wound has healed very, very well, his special sock has been removed, his fur is growing back and Max has now been discharged. He loves to play and runs around just like any other young cat, having a particular liking for toy mice! He loves lots of fuss and doesn’t mind his tummy tickled, he has a fun-loving, cheeky attitude to everything. Max is around 1 year old and has been neutered. He is a delightful and sweet-natured cat and so handsome!

As with all of our fostered animals, adoption is upon a satisfactory homecheck and we especially would like a safe new home for Max, away from busy roads.

Beauty

THIS CAT IS WITH ANIMAL ACCIDENT RESCUE UNIT

Beauty is a pretty and petite Miss, who was rescued by a concerned member of the public when they realised she was in distress. The vet believes she had recently given birth to kittens but, sadly, despite searching no trace of them could be found.

Beauty is only around 1 year old and came into foster care underweight and with a nasty abscess under her eye- this has almost completely healed. Thanks to her devoted fosterer she has also put on some weight and will continue to do so. Beauty has been speyed.

Here is what her fosterer has to say about her:

Beauty is very trusting and loving around people. She loves to headbutt your hand for fuss, sit on you or lay beside you, she really does love having her head rubbed! Not so keen on being picked up, she will tolerate it for a short while.
Beauty always has alot to say and will meow for fuss and food etc. She has a very cute and endearing meow!

Having successfully learnt to play, Beauty loves nothing more than chasing a tickle- stick toy! She’s also learnt how to use her scratching post, and enjoys batting the ball on the top of it too.
She’s very gentle with people, and has never scratched me!

Beauty has met my own cat but doesn’t get on with her, although saying that, she got on well with my neighbour’s cat when he popped around to visit. I therefore think she’d be best either as the only pet in a household, or in a household with another confident cat perhaps.

Although I haven’t introduced her to any children, I think she’d be fine with responsible ones as she REALLY does love human company and is so gentle.

Cico

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Chico is a charming young cat of around 2 years old, who is desperate to secure a promotion!

No, not a job promotion but a step-up from being someone’s stray cat, being picked on by the local big bully cats, to become a loved and treasured family cat, safe and cosy!

What is his C.V like, you may ask ? He has been a long-term stray for a while, cared for by a kind lady until it became obvious that he needed a more permanent future. Chico’s star qualities are his friendliness and ability to adapt to new situations in next to no time. He has made friends very quickly with the resident adult male cats in the house and likes to take life easy, chilling out, taking a cat nap, followed by a fuss, followed by another cat nap! He is clean, playful and deserves a permanent home of his own for once in his life.

Chico has been neutered.

Midnight

THIS CAT IS WITH ANIMAL ACCIDENT RESCUE UNIT

You maybe able to guess Midnight’s colour by his name. Unlike that late hour of the night, Midnight really, really loves to be around people, young and old at all times of the day.

His fosterer who has helped AARU for years has said that he is one of the nicest, most gentle cats she has ever fostered! Midnight loves her young grandchildren and behaves impeccably around them, accepting their affections and playing with good humour and patience, never striking out. An ideal family cat, in fact!

He is easily pleased and really appreciates his meals and then off to relax on a comfy sofa, chair or windowsill for a snooze. Not much to ask is it? But then we do find that rescued cats are everso grateful for the love and care they are given, they seem to understand that they have been given a second chance in life and are often so loving and loyal.

He is around 4 years old, uses his scratching post and has been neutered so is ready and eager to find a new home of his own!

Wilson

THIS CAT IS WITH ANIMAL ACCIDENT RESCUE UNIT

He arrived with very sore skin due to a flea-allergy, a common problem in stray cats, whose skin becomes sensitive to flea-bites. This is the easiest thing in the world to treat by use of a regular, good quality flea-treatment. Wilson’s skin is responding very well to treatment and looks alot better already, he will soon be as good as new! He has been neutered.

Here is what his fosterer has to say about him:

…Having recently lost our own cat and not ready to commit ourselves permanently to another we decided to try fostering and were delighted when Wilson our first foster cat arrived…

Wilson loves to play and we have various cat toys but his favourite by far is a piece of string with something tied to the end such as paper or a feather, chasing it around and doing all sorts of cute jumping tricks! A real lap cat, he loves LOTS of cuddles and will jump on anyone’s knee and stay for ages! He actually gives you a longing and expectant look waiting for someone to sit on the sofa in the evening!

Whilst he has been with us, we have had lots of visitors including a couple of children. He is very friendly, sociable and is quite happy to let an inquisitive child be really close to him and stroke him. He hasn’t had the chance to mix with other animals but I did notice he runs to hide on hearing next doors dog bark.

He loves his food and has been very easy to please, eating any variety of cat food, we have found it best to give him four small meals a day when possible because he never gets tired of running to the cupboard and rubbing against your legs, seeming to say; “I’m so hungry and will love you even more if you feed me again! ” He happily drinks water from the bowl kept next to his food.

Having settled-in, Wilson has made it clear that he desperately misses the outdoor life, sitting looking at the door or gazing out of the windows. We have had to be careful to keep windows and doors shut as he has reached-up with his paws to the doors and windows as if planning an escape! So, when he gets a new home a nice, safe garden for him to explore is a must

We think that Wilson is really great company, is loving, confident and funny and a pleasure to have around, he will make someone the ideal cat

GEORGE AND PEBBLES

George and Pebbles are 5 years old; they are all black, George is male and Pebbles female, they are neutered and microchipped.

George and Pebbles came in with their son Alfie, Alfie has since been homed as he adapted quickly and caught someone’s eye, George and Pebbles are still traumatised despite being here since the beginning of June. In fact George and Pebbles have been here that long now that they seem to have given up all hope and just huddle in a corner of their pen. They were handed in as their owners were being evicted. They are lovely cats but nothing much to look at as they are all black, absolutely terrified and cowering in the back of the pen.

George and Pebbles have had five years in the same place with the same people; they cannot understand what has happened and that is the reason for their current state. However they did come from a private home and have been house cats, once settled we are sure they will become more confident and outgoing.

When you look at these three cats your heart goes out to them, they are totally bewildered and are another example of how easy it is to accumulate animals without any thought to the cost and what may happen in the future.

This pair of black cats are desperate and when you walk past their pen you may, if you stare into their dead, desolate eyes and listen carefully hear their silent pleas to give them a chance in life.

We would like these two to go together as they cling to one another, Pebbles is the braver of the two but George has had enough and just hides under the bed and hisses hoping it will put you off and you’ll go away. Most people do, that is if they actually bothered to look in the first place.

Tel: 07881 430387 (Burton Joyce Cat Welfare) or 01773 784586 (Kirkby’s Co-ordinator) or Email: bjcats@googlemail.com and the message will be passed on but please state the cat’s name and that it is a Kirkby cat

If you do adopt a cat please email us and let us know how he/she is doing. We do care! Photos are always welcome, they get added to out list of successes. Out interest does not end when they leave the premises.

*A lot of the cats that are handed into us come with very little or no history, their ages are therefore often approximate and are reached by looking at their teeth