North Walsham and District Branch of Cats Protection
We have mentioned many times that all our cats and kittens are either chipped with micro-chips purchased by the branch, before leaving us for their new homes, or were chipped by previous families. When they leave us for their new homes, we register the chips on-line with the microchip registering company. We always ask the new owner to provide at least one telephone number and an e-mail address if they use a computer. From past experience the more ways of contacting the owner the company has, the more chance there is of contacting them should their beloved pet go missing and is subsequently ‘found’. It is also important to ensure this information is kept up to date when people move or change the contact details. We often see appeals on websites etc to find the owner of an animal that has been handed in, either to a vet or a rescue charity, which has been chipped but the owner cannot be contacted from the information held by the relevant company holding the animal’s details. In some instances, although chipped, the chip has never been registered so there are no contact details available (this happens more often with dogs than cats).
One such instance is Pogba, a lovely young male cat, recently handed into our care as a stray. He was handed in from another area to that where he was registered as living but, unfortunately, we received no response from his owner via the contact details held by the company concerned. Pogba has not been registered as missing so he will now visit our vets for a health check and vaccination before being put up for adoption. Please always ensure that your details are registered and are up to date with the relevant company to avoid the heartache of not being reunited with your pet.
A considerable number of cats come into care as ‘strays’ and they are often in poor condition when they arrive. One such cat was Charlie who was half bald when he arrived. The person who handed him in had been
looking after him for some time and advised us that when he turned up, he had hardly any hair at all. She would have given him a home if her own cat would have accepted him but continued to care for him until we had a space. Spending many Tyler, Fiv positive, loves to sit on a lap, needs months in care and on an indoor home special food Charlie was put up for adoption once he had a clean bill of health from his vet. Charlie is now happily settled in his new home and once again enjoying being a much loved and pampered pet.
If you are interested in receiving help to neuter your cat/kitten, please ring 07880 256948 (to see if you are eligible for a voucher). This number is for vouchers only and will not be able to help with any other enquiries. The number also applies for those wishing to take advantage of our special neutering campaign.
If you are looking for a cat or kitten (or have any other queries) please give Stephanie a call on 01692 535858. Alternatively, you can visit www.northwalsham.cats.org.uk/ for a description and photographs of the cats before giving us a call on the above number to find out where any particular cat is being fostered.
We are now on Facebook. You can find us under Cats Protection North Walsham.
Hedgehog Haven
Bert was found by the side of a road with a bloody nose. Suspecting a mouth injury, I took him to Westover Vets in North Walsham where an x-ray revealed a fracture to his upper jaw.
He has had a tooth removed and is managing to eat quite well on a diet of mashed wet cat food.
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Three days later Sonic came in with a very similar injury. He had two teeth removed today 1 April so hopefully he also will now be able to manage to eat.
Sam and Chelsie from The Art House Café in Cromer will be taking part in two charity challenges this year. They will be taking part in the Norwich 10k Run on the 21st July and will be climbing the National Three Peaks on the 24th August (in 24 hours).
Unfortunately this is quite a common injury from taking a glancing blow from a moving vehicle as hedgehogs are just emerging from hibernation and are moving about slower than normal.
Yappers & Barkers
We will be hosting the following events to help raise money for our challenge:
The Dog Shop
Sunday 14th April ²Easter Cake Sale (The Art House Café will be opening 11-3 for tea and coffee, while Sam and Chelsie will be providing the cakes.) Friday 3rd May ² 2YHU ·V 6SHHG 'DWLQJ (please pick up a form from The Art House Café) June 3rd-25th- Art and Mind Exhibition at The Art House Café (Please pop in for a form)
Their Just Giving page is available below if you would like to read their message and donate. www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/samandchelsiechallenge
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Cromer Times Issue 563 13th April 2019