The rain may have ruined the Bank Holiday weekend for some human folk but down at Chestnut Cat Sanctuary the dedicated volunteers got stuck in as usual with all the cleaning and feeding to ensure all our purring residents were happy and comfortable. We were all very pleased to see single and paried cats Martin, Milly, Elsa, Candy and the little tortie girl go off to their new homes along with many mini cats commonly known as the kittens! It really is staggering how messy a litter of kittens can really be. If you would like to see our work in action or sponsor us to continue provdiing a vital refuse for unwanted cats and kittens just get in touch alison@chestnutcatsanctuary.co.uk. Alternatively pop along to Tescos in Epping this weekend (Friday and Saturday) to speak to us as we will be available between 9-7pm to collect cat food, biscuits and donations to support the sanctuary during its busiest time of year. (Elsa and Candy pictured inset we thought you were gorgeous hope you waking up very happy in your new home x x )

Yes we really are THAT cute! and available to be reserved to go home shortly from Chestnut Cat Sanctuary. We came in with our gorgeous mum who is a tortieshell single mummy cat also looking for a home. There are four of us to be adopted although we all goes in pairs dont worry you dont have to find space for all four of us kittens! We are having a little tummy trouble it is probably that takeaway last night I knew we should have had fish and chips instead of the curry... Still we can be homed shortly and would certainly appreciate a cuddle in the meantime. As for our mum she deserves a fabulous home for putting up with us climbing all over her for so long. Just ask for the cuties in Put-U-Up A and the lovely volunteers here will direct you our way!

Oh dear...... just as I thought we hadnt had a cat left at the sanctuary for a while one is dumped on the door. He is gorgeous a realy gentle giant with fabulous long whiskers!
Definitely deserving of a very special mention in the blog! If you would like to find out more about our special fella who arrived this week or any of the other single cats visit us between 10.30-2pm 7 days a week he is certainly in need of a hug or two..!

Hi there! My name is Katie and I am one of the many single cats who have been at the sanctuary for some time (I am also Jackie's favourite four legged purrer but dont tell her I told you this as the other cats may get jealous!). My owner was elderly and wanted me as a companion so she fed me just a few too many treats. I have very painful arthritis in my back legs now which makes it very difficult and painful to walk. The fabulous Volunteers at the sanctuary have put me on a special diet called R/D which is basically a biscuit that swells up in my stomach to make me feel full. Someone told me humans also have the same problem but I am sure all the biscuits here come with a chocolate coating?! Anyway I need a home, someone to love me for who I am and if I improve fantastic but if I dont I need lots and lots of love anyway! I dont get up often simply because of the pain. I am very good at using my litter tray though and never make a mess. My owner never let me out so I would be fine to live in a flat. I am not keen on children partly the pain and partly because I dont want to have to share my owner with any two legged creatures. I currently share a pen with Martin. He is fab I am sure he thinks he is a baby in disguise as I have seen him snuggle up on the volunteers lap and give them a little playful nibble or two. He is very stressed being here and tried to escape! Fortunately he has listened to me and realised it is not as bad as he first thought but like all of us much deserving moggies would prefer a home to spend his days in. Well enoguh from me for now but if you fancy enquiring more or would like to come and meet me please phone Jackie at the sanctuary on 01992 560 510.

Thats all for now Lots of love Katie x x x

A beautiful pair of very much loved cats.

Whilst I do not have a favourite cat in the sanctuary (as I am truly in love with them all) Candy and Elsa's story is indicative of why we as a rescue sanctuary truly exist.

It must be extremely distressing to reach an age when you are no longer able to live independently or allowed to have your own pets, particularly at a time when companionship and familiarity is so important.

Elsa and Candy are absolutely gorgeous. I know that none of us volunteers at the sanctuary could imagine not being able to take care of our own cats and have that feline contact. This pair have clearly been spolit to bits and are very much loved by their owner who has sadly gone into a care home. I am sure she is missing them a great deal and did not wish to part from. We are in contact with her and reassure her that her beautiful friends are doing just fine in our care.


Candy and Elsa are looking to be homed as a pair of cats to quiet accomodation. They have lived a peaceful 7 years together and would be a little apprehensive to go to a family with very young children. They adored being groomed which must be done on a regular daily basis. Candy has a sweet little pink nose and Elsa loves to sweep past your legs swishing her tail as she goes. They prefer to eat out of china bowls and both have their own soft leather beds to rest their immaculate paws on.

A truly wonderful pair of cats looking for a fabulous home. If you think you would be the right home to adopt Elsa and Candy in light of the comments above please visit Chestnut Cat Sanctuary 10.30-2pm 7 days a week. Enquiries to alison@chestnutcatsanctuary.co.uk

Page 6 stars!

Ok so we didnt make page 3 but I am sure they put us on page 6 because we are double as good!
Jynx and Picalo are so well behaved! Anyone interesting in meeting the stars of this article or more importantly rehoming one of our gorgeous cats please see all the details at Chestnut Cat Sanctuary www.chestnutcatsanctuary.co.uk!

Cat thought for the week "who ate the mouse?!"

Ideas and suggestions to alison@chestnutcatsanctuary.co.uk!

The entire Yellow Area of Chestnut Cat Sanctuary is now devoted to mums and kittens. The gorgeous warm weather has its downside and has brought us a surge in pregnant cats and abdandoned kittens. Kittens take a lot of extra care particularly in this warm weather to ensure they remain fully hydrated. The size of most 8 weeks kittens means that even a slight am0unt of diarrhoea resulting in water loss can be extremely serious so if you have kittens or would like more information on caring for kittens please feel free to get in touch with one of the Chestnut Volunteers who can provide you with excellent kitten care advice.

Fab fosterers! The pictures speak for themselves! A sneak peak at the fabulous job our kitten fosterers are doing with "Maria" the gorgeous ginger mum and her three tortieshell 3 week old kittens. Maria loves to be massaged and her wonderful human carers are only too happy to oblidge after watching her do all the hard work raising three gorgeous little kittens.

Spring and summer are lovely times at Chetsnut Cat Sanctuary which is often a surprisingly therapeutic relaxing place to be. If you would like to be part of the volunteering team contact alison@chestnutcatsanctuary.co.uk . Animal loving people don't our exciting quiz night 14th June to be held in honour of two very worthy charities.

A capital E for EXHAUSTING! What a wonderful weekend!

An extra large cat from the Tiger family popped in to the see the residents of Chestnut Cat Sanctuary no it's not Jackie or Hamish it really was Tigger the Tiger. Benji certainly looks happy having a cuddle from the oh so strippy one! Fantastic effort from the sanctuary volunteers which is why we celebrate you today on Annual Bank Holiday Monday Volunteer's day you are wonderful! Every pen was meticulously scrubbed and cleaned with a special product to prevent contamination in the build up to the crazy kitten months ahead. Please if you have a cat or if you know someone who has a cat which is not neutered give us a call to find out more about the free netuering schemes available. It really does make a cat's life happier and prevents some of the tens of thousands of unwanted and homeless cats and kittens. A BIG thank you to Sharon for keeping us all going with a delicious chocolate cheesecake, Mary, Cathy, Gill, Jo, Alissa, Charlotte, Pat, and many more for working so hard today to make the sanctuary spotlessly clean it looks amazing. P.S Check out the Chestnut Family Page for news on Treacle's new home, the gorgeous boy really loves his photo being taken!

He's sugary and sweet with a delicious orangey colour the one, the only TREACLE! has found himself a home. One of the many single cats who have been at the sanctuary for an especially long amount of time.... If you are able to offer one of our long termers a pad to paw around in take a look at some of their fabulous pin ups on the sanctuary website. Katie, Patch, Maddie, Fergus and Tigger have all almost made the sanctuary their purrmanent residence! We wouldn't want any of them thinking there isnt a cosy pad out in the big wide world for them to be fussed and spoilt rotten. Keep posted on the blog for pictures of Treacle as he finally gets his chance to stretch his paws in the fresh air! The wonderful bank holiday has seen many of our rescue cats get their forever homes Oscar, Friend, Kitty, Mini, Maxi, Oliver, Echo, Chole, Treacle!!, Mush and Nemo. We have quite a few paired cats who would be purrfect for someone out at work all day to keep each other company. Hope everyone is looking forward to our celebration Annual Volunteer's day tomorrow. If you have a spare hour come along to get stuck in to the chocolate biscuits before they all disappear (one thing we can't blame on the cats!) Special Appearance by a rather large human like cat called Tigger who apparently likes to bounce although how much of that he will be doing who knows!! (no piglet or pooh!) you have to see it to believe it photos to follow...!