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We find loving homes in the Chesterfield & District area for rescued domesticated and outdoor cats: We increase public awareness, advise how to find out if a cat is lost and if so how to find its owner, (please see lost & found page) we can also advise how to care for abandoned cats until we have the space to bring them in.

We  find  new and  loving homes for  numerous cats  annually. We help over 1000 cats every  year  through  our neutering programme  and  many  other  ways  in  which a cat  may need our aid.

All the  cats in  our  care have  every  luxury  that  they could  ever  want (except a purrfect home),  they  have  heated pens, radios, good quality cat  food and most    importantly,  as much TLC as their hearts desire.

As we have a no destruction policy (unless we are advised by our vet that  a cat  is  terminally  ill  and suffering) our vet bills are huge, in any one month it can be more than £3000,  which for a small band of volunteers  is an enormous amount.

We can give advice  but please remember we are not vets and if you are concerned your cat is not well you must call your vet,  all vets are on call 24 hours a day and a timely visit could save your cats life. LEAVING IT TILL TOMORROW COULD BE TOO LATE.

Every year, HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of cats and millions, of other animals are euthanased because they were born into a world that does not have enough homes for them. For every one companion animal who lives indoors with a human family and receives the attention, health care, and emotional support that he or she needs, there are thousands just barely surviving. Millions of domestic animals never know a kind human touch and live hard lives on the street before dying equally hard death. We recommend that your male neutered at 5 months and you females spayed at 6 months, please do not leave it later than this as this can lead to various cancers in later life due to the onset of hormonal developments, which happen after 6 months.  So despite all those 'old wives tales' it really isn't best to leave your  female kitten to have a litter or her first season prior to neutering. See why neuter/spay. Perhaps you will care to view .http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ4M-H29LCw although not shot in the UK the problem is still an issue here. It is not nice but a fact and good reason to spread the word as to why neutering/spaying is essential

Can you help; all the money raised is used to rescue and care for cats and kittens, do you have any hidden talents?  We are desperate for dedicated cat-lovers who have time on their hands (preferably between the ages of 16 & 100) who can commit a few hours a week/month or even occasionally to helping us with all aspects of cat rescue.  Fostering, ,  home visitors, transport to vets or perhaps you  can  collect bric-a-brac etc for us, good quality items are always needed. Do you have any unwanted gifts etc for tombola/raffle prizes? Can you publicise our work by putting up posters?   Are you a builder, electrician or carpenter who could help with the building & upkeep of cat pens? FUNDRAISERS, we have the comparability and knowledge to save many cats however without funds we can do nothing. You, yes you can help save a cats life, without you  there is no us. Please  pass our website address to anyone you know who might be interested. These are some of the many ways that you could help your local branch, please give us some thought and call,   appropriate phone numbers are on our contacts page. Volunteers for our shop are also needed a few hours to spare every week or even occasionally would be ery much appreciated.  We need people to serve behind the counter, to sort clothing when donations are brought in, to steam or iron the garments before they are put out on the rails  and keep the rails fully stocked.  All this isn’t just down to us poor women…oh no, all you men out there who have a little spare time, how about coming along and helping us girls shift all the heavier stuff !  We do our sorting away from the sales area so we need you burly guys to help as well, and if you are really good we will even make you a cuppa.  Seriously though, we do need your help urgently, please call us instead of in perhaps a few years time saying I would have, could have & should have. This will enable the fosterers who are helping to run the shop due to lack of volunteers, care for the cats once again full time and perhaps save a cats life that may be in danger if we do not have the time.

ALERT  A NATIONAL ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED TO CAT OWNERS AFTER POLLEN FROM A BUNCH OF LILIES CAUSED THE DEATH OF A PET CAT. THE CAT BRUSHED PAST  LILIES AND THEN GROOMED THE POLLEN FROM HER FUR. SEE TOXIC PLANTS & TOXIC SUBSTANCES.

2) PLEASE DO NOT GIVE WORM TREATMENTS FOR DOGS TO YOUR CAT. VERY RECENTLY SOMEONE TRIED TO TREAT THEIR CAT WITH  A SHOP BOUGHT TREATMENT AND EVEN AFTER A £400+ VET BILL IT KILLED ONE OF THE CATS AND THE OTHER ONLY JUST SURVIVED.

3) MANY SUBSTANCES THAT ARE SUITABLE FOR DOGS ARE ABSOLUTELY TOXIC TO CATS. EVEN FOOD, A DOG CAN LIVE QUITE HAPPILY ON CAT FOOD YET A CAT CANNOT LIVE ON DOG FOOD.

The information & guidelines on our pages are the opinion of the writer and are not a substitute for professional veterinary advice  We cannot recommend a vet however, our Vets Carrick Veterinary Group Ltd have a Surgery at  93 Newbold Rd, Chesterfield  01246 273292, 34 Mill St, Clowne 01246 811223 & Lime Grove Walk, Matlock 01629 581234  they have saved the lives of many pets a year who you would not think stood a chance. Consultations are by appointment.

 

 www.vetuk.co.uk
Vets UK - follow the link above for low cost treatments such as Frontline Spot-on & worming products.

www.zooplus.co.uk - My Petshop

Your pet shop with pet supplies and pet products for cats and dogs in UK. 

If you follow the links above.
not only does it save you money a donation is made by  Vet UK & Zoo-Plus to us.

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IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR CAT TO EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF NATURAL HEALING PLEASE CONTACT ANIMAL HEALER ANNIE MARSTON ON 01629 735224 OR VISIT  www.naturalhealingforanimals.co.uk

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ANGELA MCLEAN BVMS MRCVS OFFERS HOMEOPATHY, ACUPUNCTURE  AND REIKI TREATMENTS FOR ANIMALS AT OWNER'S PREMISES. REIKI TRAINING AVAILABLE. PLEASE RING 01246 410473 OR VISIT www.reikisteps.co.uk

Under no circumstances are we saying Natural Healing is a substitute for a visit to a Veterinary Surgeon, what we are saying is Natural Healing can be used in addition to Veterinary treatment.

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GOING ON HOLIDAY? PLEASE RING  ELAINE 270056 & DISCUSS THE OPTIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR CAT.

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IF YOU SUSPECT ANY NEGLECT PLEASE REMEMBER WE ARE AN ANIMALS ONLY VOICE. RSPCA INSPECTOR 0300 1234 999.WHEN A VOICE ANSWERS PRESS 2.4 THAT WILL SAVE LISTENING TO MANY OPTIONS. PLEASE DON'T LEAVE IT TOO LATE AND THEN THINK I WOULD HAVE, COULD HAVE, SHOULD HAVE.

INDOOR CATS

More and more people are nowadays asking for indoor cats. (Please see the indoor/outdoor debate page). However, it is becoming increasingly apparent that many owners do not realize that it is just as important to flea and worm indoor as those that are allowed some outside access. It is also in your pets interest to use treatments recommended by a vet rather than purchase some of the treatments that are available in pet shops and supermarkets.