Ahhh calm has been restored, Christmas has past! I am enjoying a snooze on my favourite shelf it is a far cry from the car park where I was living. There weren't many comfy places to rest ones paws on.

Still I have been rescued and am now awaiting for someone to come along and find me irresistible. I like to pose a lot and will often be lying on my back with my paws up in the air. My current abode is Pen 13 not a bad spot really you get to see everything that is going on.

There are quite a few cats waiting for a new home . I will tell you a little bit but only if you promise to come and say hello to me when you arrive! I have to admit I rather like a couple of the girlys here at the moment so if your looking for a female to add some sparkle to your life heres the run down!

"Princess" a petite 8 month old tortie / tabby with very soft fur ( or so i have heard although who knows what goes on here when the human folk have left?!) likes to pose like me and show off her cute white paws.

"Puddy" a placid white and black 2 year old able to stand her own but with a gentle side to her nature.

"Emma" a real tough nut not one for the wimps out there likes to be fussed lots but woe betide any other cat trying to get a look it def. a girl who wants to remain single!

"Chicken and Pinky" a great twosome; double the fun! I can see them as they are opposite my pen. Chicken is the confident tortie girl ready for a fuss anytime whilst Pinky the tabby girly likes you to take things a bit slower.

"Maisy" a shy 2 year old girl who needs a confidence boost but will clearly blossom in the right home given time and love.

Looking forward to meeting you all x x

Good luck to "Quincy" aka "brain damaged boy" rehomed 27.12.07 we thought you were just purrrfect!

It's time to Party!

(the human folk had their party last week and I hear it was a lot of fun. No gossip im afraid as I had my paws covering my ears for most of the night as it was very cold!

It was great to see so many of the Chestnut team together to celebrate the hard work caring for all the unwanted homeless cats and kittens this year).

It is time to celebrate 2007 and look forward to 2008!!

Invitation

Join us for lots of fun on Christmas Eve when all our feline residents get their Christmas dinner, presents and hopefully lots of cuddles!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Love the Cats and all our volunteers

x X x

Congratulations to Cassie finding herself a super home at last you really deserve it!

A Cat Sanctuary is not just for Christmas!

It is that wonderful festive time of year again when many sanctuarys and rescue centres across the country receive a large influx of cats as owners go away for the holidays and sadly do want the responsibility of taking care of the once cute and cuddly kitten not a fully grown cat. Consequently the sanctuary is packed with fabulous furry felines desperately looking for a loving forever home.

It is always difficult to pick as they are of course all deserving and fabulous! So on a blind date theme...... If your looking for

"Mr Cute and Cuddly" the Tabby and white boy currently residing in Pen 10 is your man. He loves to be picked up and snuggles into you very tightly. If your happy to have your face licked and kissed then head straight for Mr I need to be loved! (picture inset!)

"Mr Ahhhhhh thats so sad!" is waiting for you in Pen 11. He has recently been hit by a car but survived intact. Mr Brain Damaged Boy is surely going to win the sympathy vote every time! His head wobbles as he walks but dont let that fool you into thinking he is not the purrfect feline companion! At 18 months old he is a playful cutie who loves a tummy tiggle and adores playing with furry mice. Unlikely to be at the sanctuary for long with his winning character and gorgeous silky fur.

"Mr and Mrs Ive eaten too much Christmas Pudding" aka Lucky and Whisky. OK...... so the diet needs to start now! Right NOW!! forget the New Years Resolutions you are going to need to be firm with the food with this pair but in return they will be faithful loving companions always keen to roll over and be fussed for hours. A wonderful addition to any family.

"Miss Scared of her own skin" Cassie is now the sanctuary's longest resident rescued from a houseof 50 cats she is surely going to be looking for a home with at least one feline to become friends with. She is going to be a project for the right home a wonderful opportunity to show that given time any cat from any background can learn to trust humans again. Not one to join a home of lively ankle bitters! (young children)

And finally for now... Mr Warm and Fuzzy "Freddy" a sad Christmas tale deserving of a happy ending? At 14 years old he has coped well with coming into a busy sanctuary and is even putting up with the kittens in his pen jumping about all over the place at a time when he surely deserves to be putting his feet up? He is a handsome gent in need of the simplier things in life, a warm spot to sleep, lots of fuss and regular meals. Freddy would be the ideal gentle companion for someone to want to love and take care of. Not our oldest resident by far! Age discrimination is not just for the 2 legged people around here!

And to let all our dedicated volunteers know Buttons our fabulous ex-longest resident has found a fabulous home to be loved and spoilt rotten., It was fabulous to see you gone, we hope you are really enjoy your new pad! Dont forget to write to tell us how you are getting on!

x X x

Festive fun and fundraising by the Chestnut Cats at Tescos Epping! A special thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers who gave up their time to promote the sanctuary hope you werent too cold! Look out soon for how much we raised!

Ding dong merrily on high! Jingle bells Jingle bells jingle all the way! Hark the Hearld angels sing glory to the new born king...! Once in royal David's city....We Wish you a Merry Christmas! We Wish you a Merry Christmas! We Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ARGHH! Ok....! ok..! I give in. If you promise to stop the carol singing I will put on the santa hat. What's a cat to do around hear to get a bit of peace and quiet??!

Silent Night Silent Night! Ok tiggle me under the chin and I may just forgive you for that racket!

Many thanks to Margart and Roger Emmens for their dedicated support to me and all my friends at the sanctuary throughtout the year. The sanctuary christmas cards are truly purrrfect! What a fab picture I take? Modest me? Never!

I wish you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy 2008 looking forward to all my cuddles! x x

With many thanks to Ann Campling for taking the time and effort on a sponsored walk to raise a magnificent £200 for the cats at the sanctuary! What a great way to get fit and help support such a worthwhile cause. All the cats and the Chestnut team are very grateful for your support Ann!