Question: What do you call a glove without fingers? Answers at the bottom of the page!!!

Opps looks like someone was caught cat napping!! I hear on the catvine otherwise known as the grapevine! that there is a rumour going about the sanctuary... all of the cats are whispering from pen to pen the place is a buzz with activity apparently someone has got themselves a new home. I wonder who it could be? I would whisper as quietly as I can but I dont want to let the cats know I have heard! Who could it be I hear you ask? well I will drop a few clues perhaps even six......but not a single digit more! Gillian, you will have to send happy cat thoughts for tomorrow as you will see this girly's plump furry tummy no more! We wish every one of her gorgeous paws all the happiest in the world. She deserves a fabulous home after 6 long months at the cat sanctuary it is time for her to be away from her kittens it is the one.......... the only............ wonderful cat called MITTENS!!!!

Arent I beautiful! You probably wont recognise me as I was in a sorry state when I arrived at the sanctuary in need of lots of tender loving care! Looking at me know you wouldn't know the difference between a true rescue cat and much loved feline! I am living proof that you can have a happy ending...... Some of my feline friends have found their fairy godmothers this weekend. A sprinkle of fairy dust to Spike, Coco, Nancy aka "Happy Eater", Fabulous Archie, Echo, House and many many more. We wecolmed a fabulous new volunteer "Jo" who is clearly a Cinderella in disguise helping us on our hand and knees to scrub all the pens sparkingly clean! You did a great job we are indebted to volunteers who give up their weekends despite working full time to provide sanctuary care and help towards neutering homeless cats. Whilst we are on the fairy story theme the cats are very much looking forward to my Prince Charming returning soon with a rather large mouse... I wonder who that could be....? answers on a postcard pls! And finally..... for all of you who are interested to find out more about the sanctuary whether you are keen to join us to get stuck in with making the pens sparkling bright, fancy your hand at fundraising or can spare a few hours in the week to give a little extra TLC to some of our residents why not come along on Volunteer's Day Bank Holiday Monday between 12-2pm to find out more from our great volunteer's team about how you can get involved. We are quite a friendly bunch and rarely set the ferals on anyone!! Home-made refreshments and lots of cats to meet! Look forward to seeing you then. As Pooh would say, (and we certainly do have a lot of it!) TTFN!

Hi Everyone! Fabulous Friday!! time for your update on all the goings on at the sanctuary. Lots of news to tell you but first a small request. I have been asked by Epping Forest Volunteers Bureau to give a short talk on what volunteering means to me. I think we have a fantastic team of volunteers at the sanctuary and would be keen to know your best bits of volunteering! Whether it is bathing an 8 week kitten or fretting strongly about how to manouevre the food bowl near the feral cat who has never felt human touch. Please email them to me alison@chestnutcatsanctuary.co.uk only the happy thoughts please! I have been at the sanctuary for over 3 years now and have many funny antidotes to share about the pickles I have got myself into but have enjoyed every moment. There have also been huge amount of changes in that time but the ultimate aim remains the same "to provide sanctuary for homeless and mistreated cats". Ok now for the amazing stuff fabulous work done by Terry our resident cat rescuer who was out in force this week. Two 1 week old kittens were found in wasteland. Normally requiring exhausting round the clock hand rearing we decided to see if we could find a surogate mother. Luck was in hand as a gorgeous black and white long hair mum came to the rescue. It was amazing to watch her tend to her two new babies as well as her current four. As soon as they are old enough for photos I will post a picture of them all! It doesnt always work but we are extremely pleased to say they are all content and happy. Lots of wonderful single and paired cats found new homes this week and are clearly already delighting their new owners what fabulous pictures of Jenny and Lula. Gizmo, Dipsy, Tom, Sparky, Spider, Misty, Scraggles, Fluffy, Rocket, Spiff and many more! For those of you interested in Nemo she is up for homing fit and well!

Super cats, fab homes! What a great weekend effort by all the cat rescue sanctuary volunteers. Kitten season has definitely began with lots and lots of kittens to clean up after. Many thanks to Saret and Michael who done a superb job this weekend on their kitten induction course we think you will be such great foster parents! Dedicated enough to arrive just after 7am on a frosty Sunday morning to get stuck in with making our mums and their babies as comfortable as possible. Dear Patch in Pen A manages to ruin her tidy pen within minutes of it being cleaned we think she is just testing the cleaning skills of us human folk not that we mind! Paws to all the single and paired cats homed including; Huggie Bear, Murko, Twinkle, Spankle, Betty and Pixie.

Lots of fabulous cats still in need of new pads if your looking for a feline rescue cat companion why not come and meet; Katie - she can show you her meal time eating trick why get up when you can breakfast, lunch and dinner in bed??! Tigger - Def. the man of the house who could resist him when you see him groom his girlfriend; it is nature right in front of your eyes! Oriental bliss is available from Jynx and Picalo who will keep your lap warm so long as you dont mind double trouble! Marmalade - too big to spread on just the one slice of toast - you will need a bloomer to fit her on with enough love and cuteness to keep you wanting to love her for many years to come. Dont delay visit the sanctuary today!

Yippee!!!!!! Jackie is back! and for that we are all truly grateful (humans and cats included!).

A busy weekend for cats arriving for their holidays which they affectionately term kitty prison otherwise know as our cat boarding! We hope all cat sanctuaries are as dedicated as we are to ensuring feline welfare. Some fabulous single and paired cats were paw lickingly gorgeous this week and have found their new permanent homes. It is great to see lap girl Jess with her goofy smile and everso soft fur win the heart of her new owner. We wish Polly lots of love and will all miss her gently snoring in the afternoons! Bagpuss "no tail" endeared a kind family who understand all the TLC he is going to need to get his paws back on the right track. "Cherry aka Snickers" who is off to provide chocolate companionship to "Malteaser" who sadly lost her furry friend recently. Flexy should be nestling his gorgeous chubby face and soft paws in his new pad!

Anyone who knows me would understand I would never dream of having a pechant for one cat over another but two gorgeous cats "Mittens" and "Treacle" have been at the sanctuary for such a long time now. It is wonderful to know they are off the streets in a safe place and being cared for but I truly believe it is their turn to find a new home. They are not suitable for all homes but if you think you could provide the right home for either of these two please email me alison@chestnutcatsanctuary.co.uk neither should be difficult to home but both require a true cat lover who is willingly to see past the frustrations that anyone cat or human would develop having been shut up for so long.

On a final happy note how fab our all our volunteers? yes YOU! if you haven't met us we trying are a great bunch of animal loving people! if any of you WONDERFUL people are reading and havent purchased your tickets for the June quiz night check your diaries now and dont delay limited numbers available! Paws for now x x

(yes I know the picture is lopsided computer IT failed me today still life will go on just tilt your head to the left a bit!!)