Moggie having fun

Here is our mascot Moggie having fun at the recent homing day at Kenwood kennels and cattery on 20th April.

A total of 11 cats were booked on the day and have now gone to their new homes.

Homing Fair

Amy and Rhiannon are pictured here with Moggie. The two girl guides came to our Homing Day to present us with a cheque for £50 which they had collected by doing a sponsored walk. This will go towards them achieving the Baden Powell award.

Moggie and the Branch says "Thanks very much girls".

Missy and 'Arold

Missy and Arold are now settling in together after some minor mishaps.

Just to let you know how Missy is getting along. First day..... well......... she led us a merry dance alright. We thought she had somehow got out and ran away. I knew there was no way she could have got out but as we couldn't find her anywhere in the house, that is what MUST have happened. I e-mailed Rose, l wrote posters out and put them in the stores, and l printed flyers and placed them all around the estate and beyond. Finally getting home extremely late at night and then going to bed exhausted and very upset. THEN.... l got up at 3 a.m. and there in front of me was Missy. Looking as if nothing had happened, well, she wouldn't know it had anyway. She MUST have been in the bedroom as we close the door at night to let 'Arold have the run of the house to catch mice...... thats the idea anyway. We literally looked everywhere in the bedroom apart from under the bed. There was no way she could get under there, we thought, as it is only a gap of about 2 inches. But, there, she must have been.

Missy and 'Arold are still hissing at each other but are sharing a room together so that is a great improvement. I don't think they will ever be big buddies but they are getting more social and we absolutley love her to bits.She is eating twice a day and a lot. At the kennels they said she only liked dry food but she is eating both at the moment. She loves the scratch post and playing with us and her toys. She has a special place in the dining room that she loves so we keep her in there at night as she obviously feels 'safe' in there. She likes to hide a lot which we are only now getting used to and l am getting to know the hiding places. So she is easy to find now..... and we don't panic !!! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to adopt her. Lots of love from Missy to you. Cassie and Clive Bell

Cariad

Cariad is a very special little cat. He and his brother Jack were picked up in a sorry state when they were kittens. At first it was thought they were feral but it soon became apparent that they were anything but. Cariad has chronic breathing problems due to the poor start he had in life but as you can see he is really happy in his new home where he is loved to bits and has turned into a really handsome chap.

The first time Marie and Bill saw Cariad they knew that he was destined to become an inportant part of their family.

Cariad has really fallen on his paws and loves is new life of luxury

Wisky

Wisky in his new home with his new pal Bonny the Scottie Dog

As promised, although late Wisky and my pup Bonny, he really is a loving cat, suprising though as he was hard to get hold of if you remember. I do hope you found homes for the others and that they are loved as much as my Wisky is.

thanks Judy,

from Wendy.

Pippa (Formally Prudence)

Just to let you know how Pippa is settling in. We will have had her for four weeks on Monday next 10th March.
She appears to be fine, eating and drinking well and although nervous at times, is very affectionate.
She hasn't been outside yet and we thought we might perhaps wait another week or two and then on a warm day, introduce her to the garden, when we can all be out there.
I have attached a couple of photographs for you.
Will keep you informed,
Best Wishes, Reg.

Mitzi

Our cat Mitzi was featured in the Evening Post on 29 September 2007 and we adopted her at the Autumn Homing Fair in October. She settled down quickly and soon made friends with Marmalade, our big ginger cat.

She loves food!, attention from our friends, climbing trees and exploring roof tops (good job we live in a bungalow estate).

She's a fab, cheeky cat and we love her lots.

Tracey and David.

Jasmine and Hercules

Jasmine and Hercules (originally Sooty and Jess) have only been with us for 2 weeks now yet it is impossible to imagine them not being around. Naturally for the first two days they were both very scared and hid but it is amazing how much they have come on in such a short time.

Jasmine is very confident and so intelligent, nothing slips her attention. She loves playing with her toy mouse, nothing gives her more pleasure then to disembowel it with her back legs! From the picture you can see our bed is also one of her favourite spots.

Hercules is such a big love. You can see his frustration sometimes as he comes over and curls up on your chest but his imagination means he gets spooked really easily and proceeds to gallop away at 100mph....15 seconds later he is back to try again. However, we have made so much progress with him and he is now even coming downstairs and sitting on Des’s lap.

We just wanted to let you know how they were getting on and say thank you so much for caring and doing the work that you do

Many Thanks

Des and Catherine

Charity dinner and auction at Vincents restaurant

A good time was had by all - delicious food, good company and salsa dancing (for some!).
Approx. £500 raised by the event. Many thanks to all who participated, especially Anna and Stella who arranged the event.

Click on the link below to see photos and some short video clips of the evening.

http://picasaweb.google.com/judyjeremy55/vincents21stfeb

Leo (now Busta)

Attached photos are of Leo AKA Billy now finally named BUSTA, Billy did not suit him, and one of my previous cats was called Leo, so hence the name change.

He really is a beautiful cat, I just love him, after a few hisses and growls in the begining from Busta, he now accepts and actually kissed the dog, he is not afraid of anything !! In fact the dog is not quite sure what to make of him.

As you can see in the photos he has taken to sleeping in the strangest places, as he is so big we all walk around him when he sleeps on the floor, and he turns a few heads as he likes to sleep on the window sills.

Geri

Geri is very happy here (well she seems to be) she loves to sit on our lap and seems to enjoy sharing herself between both of us ensuring that neither of us gets left out! She sleeps a lot but likes to have a little wander around the house in the mornings and has taken a liking to our washing up bowl housed in the under stairs cupboard, needless to say we are doing our best to keep her out of there as it is like the black hole ofCalcutta! We do think that she misses the company of the other cats, as in her first few days she seemed to be looking for them, we are wondering if we should get her some company, but we will see how things go on that front. She is wary of visitors (more so men than women), and has upset my Dad as she would not come and say hello, he loves animals and this was very alien to him, time will sort that out I am sure.

Aslan & Diva

Kittens are doing very well. Aslan is becoming more tame every day. He has a favourite cushion by the radiator in my room and if ever you can't see him you know where he is.
Diva is a little monkey! I now know where the phrase 'naughty tortie' comes from! She's full of naughty fun and mischief! She's wonderful!
At 11.30 I give the kittens their last meal and then call them upstairs where we all jump into bed. Aslan obviously likes this routine because if I am later than this he sits and stares at me as if he's saying 'It's bedtime! What are you doing sitting there for?' One night I was really late and he was already in the bed when I got there! To top it off I now don't need my alarm at 7am as Diva wakes me up at this time every morning by shouting at me and giving me kitty kisses until I get up! Much nicer than the alarm!
Hope all is well there. Here's some pics.

Diva living up to her name.She did this every time I got the camera out! What a poser !!

Tilly (formally Miranda)

Tilly (formaly known as Miranda) looking happy in her new home

Tigger

Tigger is settling in really well....he obviously has his own rules....the main one being...'don't touch me when I'm in bed or I'll bat you!'....and he has!
Other than that he's doing great. He's really good with his litter tray...and so far this morning he hasn't needed to pull his water bowl around the kitchen and slop water everywhere.
So here he is...in all his posing beauty. Someone said last night that he looks just like Puss in Boots in Shrek 2....and I think she's absolutely right.

Iolo, Jazz, Trinnie and Maddie

HELLO AUNTY JUDY

MORE PICS OF ME AND MY FRIENDS. I AM VERY HAPPY AND LOVE MADDY, TRINNIE AND JAZZ. JAZZ IS TEACHING ME ALL OF HIS NAUGHTY TRICKS. PURRS FROM A VERY HAPPY LITTLE GINGER PUSS.

IOLO XXXXXX

Mog and Charlie

Mog and Charlie are settling in well here and we really love them. They are so affectionate and gentle. Mog, who is still sometimes nervy, is particularly loving and grabs my lap whenever he can. He is a beautiful animal and a perfect parent and he gives way to Charlie on everything - lets him take his food, the best bed and my lap if we wants it. We feel we are really lucky to have them.

Cheeky Charlie

Thanks again for my gorgeous little boy. The first 2 photos were taken around the time when I first brought him home and the last one with him cwtched in his little bed was taken yesterday so you can see how much he has grown and how dark his coat is getting. He is very healthy with sharp claws and teeth, which I experience at play time!! I have registered him with the local vets, where I will be taking him next month for his operation.

I will keep in touch with his progress.

Muppet

Just an update on one very affectionate and chilled out ( for most of the time) cat. The change in behaviour is remarkable in 8 weeks.

He`s discovered the great outdoors a few weeks ago and makes the most of it.Here is a recent picture on his favourite chair!

Best wishes, Ros & Dave Phillips

Mitzi

We thought you might like an update of Mitzi's (previously Betty) progress since coming to live with us. We collected Mitzi on Saturday 22nd December 2007 and would like to think that she has had the best Christmas and New Year ever at home with us.

She has been thoroughly spoilt and has settled in very quickly. She is very affectionate and loves to have a fuss made of her and we love her 'mad half hours' where she shoots around the house and goes berserk with her toys.

We love her to bits and she has certainly made our Christmas and NewYear! Here are some photos showing just how settled and comfortable Mitzi is. We thought you might like the one where she is poking her tongue out at the camera in particular! How cheeky!Happy New Year!Claire, Leigh & Bethan

Lucy

Bernice sent us a photo and a generous donation in memory of her beautiful cat Lucy who sadly died this time last year.
Lucy is still missed by Bernice and her family but naughty, young Chip has helped to soften the blow.

Tibsy and Henry

Happy New Year from Tibsy and Henry

As you can see we are happy in our new home

Libby

I thought I would drop you a line to let you know that Libby is doing really well, she’s been with us for 6 months now. I can’t think how she managed living in the Liberty stadium for so long as she won’t go out if it’s raining! She is a real character and rushes down from ‘her’ bedroom to say hello when I come in from work. She follows us around the house and is more like a dog than a cat in many ways. Other than bringing a couple of birds in then shaking them until nearly all their feathers fell out then losing interest and leaving me to catch them she’s perfect! We often think how lucky we were to get to your homing day early enough to adopt her.

Thanks
Alysha

Ali Cat

Ali took all of one hour to claim our sofa as her own! No problem using litter tray or eating. Has passed her test on climbing step-ladders and window sills, spends time planning for when she is allowed out. (Have seen a map of Poland in her basket.Invasion imminent!!)
Phil and Marion

Aslan and Diva

30th Dec update-
Aslan is coming on in leaps and bounds. He now spends all night cuddled up in bed with me and loves being petted as long as you're sitting down. Standing people are tall and scary apparently! I've also been able to handle pick him up and handle him by taking him by the scruff like his mum would have. He seems to have taken to me far more since I've been handling him like this and will let me brush him with his soft bristle brush. He likes that quite a lot. Because I can now handle him I leave the bedroom door open in the day for him to wander. So far he's only brave enough to come downstairs when the children are in bed but he is getting braver.

Diva has been helping him out again. She spent all day yesterday sitting halfway down the stairs trying to tempt him down. She's very patient with him although looks a bit fed up that he's so nervous sometimes! She finally led him all the way down the stairs when it was quieter in the evening and appeared to be giving him a guided tour of the living room! She's such a clever little cat!


Pictures from Dawn who adopted Aslan, a beautiful long haired, ginger male who is semi-feral. With patient handling Dawn is bringing him round slowly but surely.

Diva who is not feral at all is also helping Aslan lose his fear of people. Dawn says she is a little star.

Sooty and Snowy

Sooty and Snowy having fun in their new home

Ted

Take a look at these..... hard to keep him still long enough to take apicture but managed these

Daisy

Dear Friends at Swansea Cats Protection

I have just seen your latest “October” Newsletter and I thought I should drop you a line and tell you how I am since you gave me to my new “Mum”. I am very happy and not so frightened now. After leaving the Kennels I was very nervous and wouldn’t let anyone pick me up. But now I know that “Mum” loves me and would never hurt me so now I don’t mind being picked up and cuddled by her. I even let “Mum” stroke and rub my paws!!! I am very happy and all our visitors say what a lovely silky shiny coat I have. I have also put on a little bit of weight, but not too much. Sometimes I am fussy about eating my food and “Mum” makes me finish before she gives me anything else, which makes me cross, but at least I am not getting poggie.

I hope all your other cats are lucky and find nice safe warm loving homes. I think I am lucky, though “Mum” thinks she is the luckiest one.

Hope you all have a good Christmas.
With lots of purrs From Daisy

ps I was called Angie and have a beauty spot like that film star Margaret Lockwood – not that I am vain – my picture was in the last Newsletter

pps I think that Daisy (ex-Angie) is the best thing that has happened to me for years. Thank you Swansea Cats Protection
Love
Lawmary Champion

Jasper

Just thought I'd write and let you know how Jasper is coming along!He was very shy on his first day but we gave him loads of attention and he soon settled in.I guess new surroundings and everything!Speaking of attention, that's what he loves the most and he certainly gets loads!He is developing his own little personality and loves exploring at the moment.Finding sweet papers and bits and bobs that he loves to play with.He is too little at the moment to go out, but I'm sure in a few months he'll be exploring the neighbourhood! We are so happy that we adopted Jasper, he is absolutely gorgeous!Thanks for everything.

Muppet

I thought you would like an update on Muppet.Although he will swipe occasionally there is a huge improvement in behaviour.He is a lapcat on his terms and he seems to be catching up with his probably, lost kittenhood, since he loves being played with.It`s a remarkable transformation in jost over a week.It`s very rewarding to interact with him.He will still attack your feet but it`s either when he can`t have his own way or boredom.It`s only in the last few days that he will spontaneously curl up somewhere to sleep.He must be much more confident.

Princess and Sparkle

Just thought I would update you on Princess and Sparkle. We decided not to change their names as we forget to ask whether they were abandoned with these names and if they were then they had had them for some time and if they werent then they had only had the names for one month at Kenwood. They have settled remarkably quickly. The first few days were spent mainly in the cupboard under the stairs, but coming out for food. Princess was more sociable than Sparkle at first. Sparkle cried any time she was picked up as if she had been hurt but that has now improved but she does have a delicate spot under her front leg pits. They have been with us now for two weeks and last Saturday we allowed them out for a short period in the garden. This is where we saw a change in character. Princess who seemed to be the quiet introverted one was the most adventurous, going to the boundary and up amongst the trees. Sparkle had to be carried out and then spent a little time on the gravel garden, but came in as soon as I did. They are now both more sociable and spend their time out with us and are walking past our dogs, and are even now lying on the floor close to the dogs. It seems that they have been used to a very comfortable home, they are fussy with their brand of food, their favourite place to lie is on top of the radiators. They also try to get in to the bedrooms at every opportunity!! I have attached a few photos so you can see how at home they are

Ellie

We've had Ellie for about 4 months now. She is coming on now after a slow start. She is still easily frightened and spends quite of bit of time under the bed. Or behind the plant pots.
She does not like being picked up and cuddled. Yet.

Her favourite past time is to creep under bed covers at 6 and swat sleeping feet and then run for cover at the resulting outrage. I'm sure she has learnt to snigger.

Indiana Jones

Hi my name is Indiana Jones ( I was called Lady when you looked after me)
I have been adventuring in my new home now for 18 months, I love to explore my garden, but I also love to snuggle on a lap.
I live up to my name, I am very independent and adventurous with a bit of a ruthless streak- the locals have the scars to prove it-
but they worship me all the same.
PS I still like to wrap myself around a neck like a scarf, even the Vet thought that was cute when I did it to her!

Yogi

Well as you can see Yogi has settled in really well its like he has always been part of our family, he is not nervous of any of us. He sure likes to play like hanging from my curtains, dancing over my dinning table and hanging from my legs when he wants a nible,and when he is tired he comes on my lap, stretches out purres like hell and goes to sleep for hours just like a proper cat. I LOVE HIM TO BITS!!!!!!!!
Please could you thank Judy for me for all of her help and also many, many thanks to you and Bob for letting me adopt this wonderful pussy YOGI.
Linda

Caiti

Caiti has been with us a year now and will finally settle on my lap(on her own terms,of course) she is adorable and thoroughly spoilt...in the picture she is in her play tent and contrary to her expression she really enjoys it...all the best from jenny and ian

Sheeva

Sheeva was a very shy little cat but Kayleigh saw through his timidness and gave him a chance. She is now a very much loved and happy cat.

Chloe, Oscar and Felix

I thought you may like to know how the Cwmffrwd 3 are getting along. When we had Chloe (Choccie) she was recovering from almost starving and having a really upset tummy. The upset tummy continued for a while & we took her along to the vet just to have her checked over but she was fine & our vet thought it was just the stress from everything she had gone through in her short life. Chloe took a very little time to get used to Oscar & Felix and despite a very short period of hissing, they soon settled down with each other. Chloe has gone from being a very shy, quiet and nervous cat into being one who is very confident and she has developed a very fine singing voice which she likes to practice, especially around 4am! She loves to go out but is accompanied by one of us as she likes to play with her toys when she is in the garden. Oscar & Felix like to play with her when she is in the garden so she is seldom alone outside. Chloe now loves to eat and is very cheeky at feeding times - she ducks down under Oscar's chin and steals his food - Oscar is very patient with her and just moves to another bowl to eat.....until Chloe decides she would prefer his bowl to hers. Chloe doesn't just single out Oscar though, she will do the same with Felix although he won't always move out of the way for her and he occasionally has to remind her who is alpha cat. This photo of Chloe was taken in one of her favourite places, my bedroom windowsill. The photo of Felix shows him in one of his really favourite places, the conservatory sofa and Oscar is walking along the coffee table

Daisy

I have at last learnt how to send photos by email,so thought I'd let you know how Daisy is getting on. Celia approached me in May last year to take in this sad, depressed little cat. She was thought to be 9 years old, but my Vet thinks she is nearer 14, which I think is probably nearer the mark.

She took a long, long time to settle in. When she eventually came to sit on my lap, I had a good cry, because it was the result of a great deal of patience. Now, I never get to sit down alone-she's there like a shot!

However, she still won't trust anyone else and is particularly nervous of anyone standing up. I think someone has kicked her at sometime. I wish I could make her understand that that will never happen again.

She loves her food and is acquiring rather expensive tastes! I love to spoil her though, because she has probably had a bad time in her life, so I want only the best for her now.

She is not sociable with my other cat, Barney, but they are not aggressive to each other. One of my cats died a few weeks ago and Daisy lay alongside her during the nights when she was ill. Daisy was not at all demanding of me in the last week of Belle's life. It was as though she realised that I had other priorities.

She has become very precious to me. She is arthritic, so can be cranky, but we understand each other. I am glad to have her with me and, you know, I think she is glad to be here.

Delyth Bowen

Pingpong washing Sooty

Pingpong decides to wash his best friend Sooty, as if he didn't have enough fur to wash himself!

Reggie

Picture of Reggie (ginger and white) with Leo and Simba, 2 of his new brothers.

'Oh how I wish I was a handsome fluffy tabby'

Gonzo and Jessie

Fflur and Gwenllian adopted Gonzo and Jessie a couple of months ago. These two shy little kittens have turned into 2 stunning big cats.

Penelope

Hello, we thought you would like to see how Penelope (formerly Misty) who we had from Kenwood at the last rehoming fair is progressing. She was nervous for the first few days,but soon settled down.It is amazing what regular food and lots of love will do!! She loves to play with her toys,explore all the gardens around and climb trees.She is a delightful cat full of personality. Thank you very much.
Ann and Jim

Bubbles

WE ADOPTED JINX FROM YOU AT CHRISTMAS TIME !! WELL, IM SORRY ITS TAKEN ME SUCH A LONG TIME TO LET YOU KNOW HOW HE IS !!! HE IS ABSOLUTLEY GORGOUS !! AFTER MUCH THOUGHT WE DECIDED TO CALL HIM BUBBLES !!!HE IS SUCH ABIG SOFTY !! WHEN WE FIRST HAD HIM HE WAS A BIT WILD , I DONT THINK HE HAD BEEN HANDLED VERY MUCH IN HIS LAST HOME AND WAS SOMETIMES A BIT TIMID . BUT WITH LOTS OF PATIENCE , AND FUSSING OVER HIM ( MY DAUGHTER DOESNT LEAVE HIM ALONE ) HE IS A BIG OLD SUK, WHO LOVES BEING STROKED !!! HE LOVES BEING INDOORS AND SITS ON TOP OF MY HUSBANDS COMPUTER WHERE HE WARMS HIMSELF !! HIS OTHER FAVOURITE PLACES ARE MY DAUGHTERS BUNK BED, AND EVERY SINGLE TIME I TRY TO READ A NEWSPAPER , BUBBLES APPEARS AND SITS ON IT !!!! MY DAUGHTER WHO IS FOUR THINKS THIS IS ABSOLUTLEY HILARIOUS!!!!!!
I'VE NEVER HAD ANY PETS IN MY HOME BEFORE BUBBLES CAME AND IT DID TAKE ME A WHILE TO GET USED TO HIM JUMPING ONTO KITCHEN WORKTOPS , BUT NOW IM USED TO HIM. HE REALLY IS PART OF OUR FAMILY AND HE REALLY IS LOVED !!
HE'S A FUNNY LITTLE THING, OUR NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOUR HAS A RABBIT WHICH IS ALLOWED TO ROAM AROUND HER ENCLOSED GARDEN FREELY. WELL BUBBLES AND THIS BIG HUGE BUNNY ARE BEST FRIENDS !!! THEY FOLLOW EACH OTHER !!!
WHEN WE CHOSE HIM , I REALLY DIDNT KNOW WHICH CAT TO CHOOSE IF YOU REMEMBER , IT WAS SUCH A BIG DECISION AND I WANTED TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT CAT FOR OUR FAMILY AND IM SO GLAD WE CHOSE BUBBLES .
MY DAUGHTER WRAPS HIM IN A BLANKET , NURSES HIM AND THEY LOVE EACH OTHER SO MUCH . BUBBLES MUST BE THE MOST PAMPERED CAT IN SWANSEA !!!
SO THANKS FOR ALLOWING US TO ADOPT HIM .

Tinky and Maisy

I have attached a couple of photos of - they are the best of friends now I am glad to say! Maisy still very nervous, but at least ventures downstairs now and looks out of the window. Tinky is very confident and a real character!

Debbie

Bilbo & Baggins (AKA Felix Twins)