Our Girls at Pets at Home!

On our Monthly visit to "Pets at Home", Romford store weekend 27/28th. January we collected £420 and a load of tins of cat food. Thanks Everyone! The Pets at Home store are piloting a scheme "Adoption-second chance of happiness" and Thanks to the store we are allowed to go there and make collections. Every month we adopt a theme, which this weekend was Australia Day as you can see by Sheila dressed as a kangaroo and Marion as a "Sheila". Thank you too, girls!

Hello cat lovers everywhere!!!

Did you know that it has been scientifically proven that owning cats is good for our health and can decrease the occurrence of high blood pressure and other illnesses. What better reason do you need to come and visit us then???

With two little lovelies like these I don't know how you can stop yourself running for the door....

Milly is a gorgeous, friendly cat. She loves a bit of pampering though she is very gentle at the same time.

Milly is 8 years old and would be better to be homed as the only cat. She would suit a quieter home and is good with children over 10.

With a face as sweet as this I don't thing that she will be about for long.....

Winnie is a beautiful 10 year old tortie. She was involved in a road accident and sadly lost one of her front legs - though don't let that put you off.... she's a strong girl and it doesn't bother her at all!! She loves a fuss and still does all the things any other cat would do!

Winnie, like Milly, would suit a quieter home and preferably be the only cat.

She is a really lovely cat and deserves to live out the rest of her 8 lives with someone who can cherish her.

Until next week,

Maria x

Hello

Well once again I have some gorgeous cats for you - mind you - they are all gorgeous to me!!!


Puss and Smiler are a sweet loving pair - so much so that they never seem to leave each others side - this was the best picture I could get!!!

Puss is a 12 year old girl and Smiler is a 10 year old boy. Their owner is moving to a flat and could not take them. They are a sweet loving pair looking for someone to love them for the rest of their years.....






Neo is a 3 year old boy who loves his fuss. He has been a little spoilt in the past and would benefit from an experienced owner. He is definitely a dominant male - though if you like a cat who likes a fuss - then Neo is for you. I think he is brilliant - he is loving, gentle and all over you like a rash!!!



Look forward to seeing you all at the sanctuary soon!!


Maria x

Lottery Award!
Epping Forest District and Buckhurst Hill Parish Councillor Malcolm Woollard joined the team of dedicated volunteers at Chestnut Cat Sanctuary to award certificates for the P.A.W’s (People and Animal Welfare Support) Programme jointly funded by the Co-Operative Community Dividend and Awards for All Community Lottery Grant.
Hamish McCalister and Sue Gamage (pictured inset) received their certificates from Mr Woollard for completed Stage 1 and 2 respectively of the P.A.W’s Programme. Hamish is a certified Cat Cuddler and Sue a highly proficient caring Cat Groomer. Both vital assets to the Chestnut Team. Jodie, a Year 11 Work Experience Student from a local school (pictured far right) describes her time at Chestnut Sanctuary as “magical, a wonderful opportunity to be involved in caring for such adorable cats, no two days are ever the same”.
Freud, a blue Persian pictured in the arms of volunteer Gill Beard adores his fuss and cuddles and is looking to find a loving home with his sister Sasha. Both are indoor cats who love being groomed. Home checks are required.
If you have a spare hour in the week or to find out more about volunteering on the P.A.W’s programme contact Jackie (Sanctuary Manager) or Marion (Deputy Manager) on 01992 560 510 (18 years +)

Pictured (far left) Hamish McCalister, Marion Ellis (Deputy Manager), Sue Gamage, Sharon, Councillor Malcolm Woollard, Gill Beard with Freud and Jodie (far right)

The first thing I want to say is THANK YOU to every one who has come to us and rescued a cat in December and January. We have had a record couple of months and lots of cats have been given a second chance of having a happy home!

I also want to say well done to every one at the sanctuary who has worked hard to make sure all our cats go to good homes as quickly as possible.

GREAT NEWS ALL ROUND!!!

And here are my cats of the week - in fact I could not believe how many friendly, loving cats wanted cuddles last night - it was really hard for me to decide who I was going to put on the blog this week.

My first is a great ginger boy who's owners moved and left him..... He is about 6 years old and loves his fuss and food. He is a lovely gentle cat, good with children and other cats. Isn't he just gorgeous with one of the saddest faces I've seen in a while..... A real ginger tom - nice and solid though gentle and cuddly!!



Susie and Kitty are mother and daughter and are just sooooo friendly! They were brought to us as their owner was too ill to look after them as she wanted to, and that love is shown in just what a good job she has done in bringing them up. They are a lovely, sweet pair who love fuss though are very gentle with you. They are good with children and so lovely I was tempted to bring them home with me!!!

Susie is 5 years old and Kitty is 4. This is Susie....... she loves her belly being stroked. I think she was showing off in front of the camera too!



........and this is Kitty. She was very interested in my camera and I just think this is a lovely likeness of her!!


Better be quick - I don't think any of these cats will be here for long!!


Have a good week and I look forward to bringing you more great news from Chestnuts next week.

Maria x

I'm back!!! And when I went to the sanctuary this week (the first time since Christmas day!) I was pleased to see loads of cats have been homed! Thank you to everyone who came to see us and went home with a new furry friend!! You wonderful, wonderful people!!!

This week I have 3 stars for you.

Pickles and Felix are two sweet, large tabbies. One female and one male. They are both 5 years old and sadly their owner went into a care home and couldn't take them so they have been given to us to find them a new forever home. They are both very lovely, though have only been with us a couple of days and are still getting used to being away from their owner - that's why they look a little sad. They need a quiet home with a garden and a new family that will help them get back to their normal happy lifes.



Mikey is an 18 month old boy and a little beauty. He has lived outside for most of his life - so you can imagine what he thinks of us keeping him locked in a pen all day!!! He is a sweet chap who needs a home with a garden (which he will probably refuse to come out of when you first bring him home - until the novelty wears off anyway!). He is good with other cats and children.



Come and see us soon.

Maria x