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Pepsi's Story

Pepsi is thinking about “Pieces of Eight”.

It was six years ago, in 2005, that I found my Pepsi at Cat Rescue. Or rather he found me because, when I went into the cattery, Pepsi strolled over, climbed up my leg and perched on my shoulder! This was something that he loved to do and I would walk around the house with him on my shoulder, parrot-like.

Pepsi has been such a good boy. I've brought in four other cats after him, as well as the two that were here before him, and he's accepted them all. OK, I had to have two attempts at introducing Barley Splash, but Pepsi accepted him at the second time of asking.

He likes to think he's the boss of my kitty klan, but he's very sensitive really and gets upset when he doesn't have things all his own way. He's a tough guy, with a heart!

Pepsi causes me endless worry with his wanderings, but he always comes home at night and it's always a massive relief to have him home and safe, purring on my lap, telling me all about his adventures. He goes quite wild in the summer months and he's had one or two scrapes as a result of his escapades, but he's very street-wise and I trust him implicitly. He loves the woods behind our house and he spends many hours exploring and hunting in the woodland.

I love all my cats very dearly, but Pepsi is and always will be my special friend. I call him my BFF - my Best Friend Forever.

I will always support Cat Rescue and will be forever in their debt for bringing me and my Pepsi together.

Andy Richards, November 2011

Bonnie's Story

Bonnie is a spirited and beautiful

It has just turned three years since I got my lovely pedigree silver tabby from Christine at Cat Rescue.Three very traumatic and eventful years; so very different from when I had ‘Cindy’ who died at age 20. Bonnie was two years old when I took her home and even then she had already “got me” on the hand when we picked her up from her foster carer! However I was blissfully unaware of what was to come and so we began our new life together.

Poor Bonnie was interested in nothing but her food. She didn't interact, didn't enjoy any play, and just sat miserably looking out of the window. She never bothered me or sat on my lap, just ignored me most of the time. If I attempted to try and play or pick her up, or even stroke her, she got me anywhere and everywhere that was visible or in range of her claws! I couldn't understand it at all BUT I KEPT TRYING! It was really traumatic at times for me.

Apparently from the age of four months, she had been used as a kitten machine and I think she was kept in a garage with no-one to talk to her or play with her. Her only defence was to strike back at anyone who tried to be her friend. She did not trust anyone. She was originally called SPIRIT and I can see why - it was all she had, her fighting spirit. I must say it is that which I love her for now, because after numerous very bad attacks from her I was on the point of giving up, but because I have a lot of people visiting, she has gradually become more relaxed and will tolerate them (and me) as long as we don't go too far and respect her behaviour.

She has now really settled and even lets me put my face next to her when she is sitting quietly and then she will tentatively lick my forehead and cheeks. So I feel I have made a break through with my beautiful Bonnie. She is gradually accepting love on her terms.

Maureen Lynch, October 2011

Houdini's Story

Houdini is three years old and we have had him for 17 months now. When we went to visit the cats at Cat Rescue, Houdini pretty much decided we would be perfect for him and welded himself to my eldest daughters knee! Three days later we returned to collect him and he was sat waiting for us. He settled really quickly and has made us laugh with his antics ever since.

He never fails to amuse us. We moved house 5 months ago and I was worried that Houdini wouldn't settle. As advised, I planned to keep him in for the first couple of weeks so he could get used to the new smells of home. However, within 24 hours he was living up to his name and had escaped! Luckily he was hungry so soon came home to be fed. After several failed attempts to keep him in, we gave up and let him go out to explore and he came back when called for (or hungry). He has become a super hunter despite the loud bell on his collar. Luckily the girls think it's wonderful that he brings us all these presents and give him plenty of love every time he brings us a dead body! I suppose that is what you get for living next door to a large field.

Houdini has a massive character and has finished our family off beautifully. He is a chilled out, loving cat who loves nothing more than sitting on your knee for some love and sucking his paw. He is certainly a unique cat.

Kate, August 2011

Eddie's Story

OUR EDDIE

Eddie is 8 years old and was owned by an elderly couple who could no longer look after him.We saw an article by Cat Rescue in the Blackpool Gazette about fostering cats and looked up their website on the internet. There was a picture of Eddie with all his details, so we talked about it, mulled it over, then got in touch with Christine and arranged to see him.

Unfortunately, 3 weeks later, I had an accident so we had to put having him 'on hold'. Two weeks following my discharge from hospital, we decided to contact Cat Rescue again. Eddie hadn't been re-homed, so on 4 April he arrived and settled in within a few hours. He is the most placid and good natured cat you would wish to meet. I would have said "own", but as any cat lover knows, you don't own a cat - they own you!

Three months on, Eddie is really enjoying himself with us. He eats, sleeps and occasionally plays! He loves our window ledges and neighbours and passers-by love him too!

The Masons, July 2011

Minnie's Story (formerly known as Tabatha)

Minnie was really shy to start with and spent quite a lot of time up on the top of the kitchen cupboard. But she soon came out of her shell and is a wonderful little friend. She comes when you call her name and loves to climb trees and adventure outside. She's still not too sure about sitting on knees but maybe in time… She certainly enjoys spreading out on top of the sofa…
A big thank you to Cat Rescue and to Christine for making sure that my son and I got the right cat for us. I would not think about going anywhere else in future.

Jen, May 2011

Eddy's Story

We got Eddy(formerly Garfield) two months ago from Cat Rescue and he is the first cat that my little boy and I have owned. From the minute we went to visit him we knew he was the one. Although a bit shy he was coming up to my little boy and letting him stroke him. When we got him home he settled in instantly. He hid for a bit before coming out, exploring, eating and then snuggling up and going to sleep! He is such a lovely cat and loves being stroked and loves just being around us. He follows us all over the house, although he lets us know when he wants to be left alone! He is such a wonderful addition to the family and has now made us want even more cats.

Kathy March 2011

Hope's Story

Just an update on the kitten we got from you last December. She was the long-haired black kitten who had been tied to her mum, and was terrified of everything.
My husband has spent countless hours with her, and has the war wounds to prove it, but she is now a loving, caring kitten. She feeds well, has grown remarkably, enjoys playing with her toys, has been fully vaccinated and neutered, and is absolutely beautiful. Her name is HOPE.

Anne February 2011

Wylie's Story

I have to say that Wylie chose me! He was the cat who caught my eye as he reminded me of my late cat Toby. When I went into the pen he sold himself to me1 It was like the tv advert with the dog. He had promised to do the cooking, ironing …
He has settled in wonderfully. He walked in, rolled over for his tummy to be tickled and purred for about 2 days! He has never left my side and thoroughly enjoys curling up in front of the fire.
I am thrilled to find a new friend.

Suzanne January 2011

Ossie's Story

Ossie has now been homed with a permanent fosterer and we wish him a wonderful new life.

Cat Rescue 9 January 2011

Chloe's Story

My lovely black cat Sooty died in November 2009 and I grieved quite a long time. I had been to Easterleigh and others but could not bring myself to commit to another cat. I saw an advert in the Gazette which mentioned a tortie which we had when my children were young so I decided to go and see. When Christine told me that she was called Chloe, the same name as my tortie years ago, and she touched noses with me, I knew I had to take her home. She is gentle and clean and entertains my family, when they come round, with her ‘fetch’ routine! My wait was justified; she has really settled in, and she is loved.

Carol December 2010

Holly's Fostering Story

I first knew about Holly when someone at work told me about a notice in the Gazette newspapers. It started me to think about giving a home to another cat. Not so long afterwards, I read a letter from Christine in the online version of the Gazette regarding trying to find a foster home for Holly. I decided to contact Cat Rescue and came over to see them.
Holly was in the garden, when I arrived. It was bitterly cold but the sun was shining and she seemed very happy indeed. She came over to me and gently nudged me. I knew then that I'd like to foster her. A very loving, friendly and charming cat.
Presently, she likes to be in the kitchen all the time. Her favourite place seems to be right next to the fridge - so I've made up a little ‘bed’ for her and she's well comfy! It does make it rather difficult to get into the freezer though!
Every day she seems to explore a bit more. For the first few days she was here, she slept a lot and didn't move around very much. We let her outside to go into the garden. She loves sitting in the shed just watching anything that's going on around her. However, we do keep an eye on her but she's never tried to leap over the wall or gate.
Despite the loss of one of her back legs, we're so pleased that this doesn't impede her getting around and she certainly isn't slow! Apart from cat food, she likes chicken breast and slices of honey roast ham.
Rest assured she now has a warm, loving home here for her.

A Cat Rescue Fosterer December 2010

Rosie & Kitty's Stories

The 2 cats I have from catrescue are ROSIE & KITTY, here is a brief write up on each

ROSIE: black & white

She was brought into the cattery on the 23rd January 2009. I was working that morning, the cattery was overcrowded at the time, just after Christmas. The lady who brought her in told lots of lies saying she was a Cat Rescue cat, etc., which was all untrue. Christine told her that there was no way we could take her, she replied that if we did not take her she had an appointment at her vets to have her put to sleep. When we checked later we found out this was true. In the end Christine told her to leave the cat. I offered to take her home with me to foster her until we had space at the cattery. Rosie, we found out later, had had a rough time: She was originally the cat of the woman who brought her into the cattery, then she was run over and had to have her tail removed, after which she had several problems and the original owner didn't want her anymore. She gave her to her elderly mother who died. So poor Rosie lost her original owner, then her second owner and not least her tail. She was a very nervous cat when she first came to me. However, she settled in well and is a very beautiful affectionate girl who follows me around the house and loves cuddles.

KITTY: black

I fostered Kitty in January this year. She originally came into the cattery in a litter of 5 kittens in late 2009. Her mother had to be put to sleep before the kittens were weaned as she had feline AIDS. The kittens stayed at the vets initially and were very sick, which resulted in Kitty losing sight in her right eye. Out of all the kittens she had the biggest personality. The others were quite shy. She is a semi long-haired, beautiful boisterous girl who has turned my household upside down. My other three cats, Tigger, Millie and Rosie, are all 8 years old, so having a baby around didn't go down too well at first, but happily they all get on well most of the time. Even though we still have the odd hairy moment, I would not be without any of them.

Christine December 2010

Henry's Story

Henry was one of the kittens born to a beautiful cat called Zarina, who was brought into us in spring.

Mum and kits were all adopted into lovely homes, Henry being adopted by Susan, one of our volunteers. As you can see, he has grown up into a stunning cat who is obviously blissfully happy with his wonderful family!

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Millie and Pearl's Story

We was small and scared. Can't remember how we got to Christine's but we did and it was warm and it was nice.

A lump came one day and sat with us. He came the next day and sat with us some more. He was very gentle…he is always gentle. Anyways, Christine did paper works after she decided that our lump would do us well.

Any way we got to our new home. Very nice. The lump came in our room every hour or so just for 20 minutes and he lied down still and gave us chance to sniff him. He was ever so kind and still and nice.

Then we met our new foster Dad, Ginger. He had just lost his sister Bow. A tinny ran her down. Lumpy was totally beside himself & Ginger was sooo sad. Firstly Ginger sniffed at the door of our bedroom. Then we had to go back in the cage and we went downstairs. Ginger sniffed us some more and we sniffed him. Two days later we was allowed in the house on our own. Ginger was nice but strict. He smacked us (claws in) if we was cheeky. Yes but he wouldn't hurt us.

It's been 12 months now. We is happy. We love our lump and we love our Ginger. We like butterflies but they don't much like us. We isn't aloud out at rush hours mornings or evenings and not aloud out out at night.

We can all love. If you are kind, very slow, and just give us a chance. We will love you, yes we will, more than you can imagine.

Millie and Pearl November 2010

Daisy's Story

Meet Daisy. Daisy was a straying cat that we picked up twice. The second time she strayed we were able to get her owners agreement for Cat Rescue to keep her. Daisy was 19 years old and it was just too much for her living in her owner's very busy home. Her owner did what we call TOUGH LOVE and gave the cat up for her benefit. It was a huge wrench for her as she had had Daisy from being a kitten and she herself just a child.

Daisy quickly stole all our hearts and 12 months ago Susan, one of our volunteers, took her home. Here is Daisy a year on from then, not only still with Susan but still fit, happy and Top Cat, despite having a stroke last year.

Some people think even 10 years is old for a cat. Well, Daisy proves that it's not!

Cat Rescue 23 Nov 2010

Belle's Story

My ‘Belle’ is still my lovely companion, is much loved and admired by all. She has been with me for 9 years.

I still remember the day we chose her from Cat Rescue. My second husband said “no” to having a cat, so when I went back to my own home and saw the advert for Cat Rescue I decided to have a look.

When I visited the cats, Belle decided to have a look at me. I picked her up and she snuggled into my clothes and relaxed there. That decided it!

A few days later a friend came to visit, she said “what is your cat's name, she is a little beauty.”. Beauty, that's what I'll call her, Belle (from the story). Now we have little Belle and big Bell.

Strangely, when 2nd husband visits, I can see the affection in his face when Belle looks up, jumps up and settles on his knee.

Isabella on 22 Nov 2010

Rosie's Story

When I went to the pen to see her for the second time she climbed on my lap, put her paws on my shoulders and nuzzled under my chin, purring loudly. I was smitten and she was there to stay contentedly!

Christine brought her to me and Rosie instantly made herself at home playing with a ball on the scratching post.

She has really settled in very well enjoying all the warm cosy places, especially my armchair and bed, where she can curl up. She loves her toys and has invented her own game of ‘tunnel ball’ using a ping pong ball and the hearthrug!

Rosie is very affectionate and full of fun. She has given me so much joy since she came here. I would like to thank Christine and her volunteers for all their support with Rosie

Jenny 22 Nov 2010

Willow's Story

She is well behaved generally but does like to sink her teeth into the hand that's not feeding her!

Everyone loves her and she's had a clean bill of health from the local vet…she is a bit plumper than she was and was quite shocked to see her picture on the website but she's truly happy and content and loves to sit on the bird table in the garden.

John on 28 Oct 2010

Some pictures of Willow taken yesterday in our garden on the BIRD TABLE ! Not sure if this was before or after she had ripped a hole in the tin foil covering the recently baked CHRISTMAS CAKE, It'll patch with marzipan and icing. She also will eat bread and will try and take a biscuit off you as you are eating.

We are trying to keep her under control but if food is involved she will push the parameters…… who wants a boring cat anyway?!

John and Val Nov 2010

Vernon's Story

He's settled in really well; a bit too well! He terrorised the dog Friday night and has set his sights on the other cats!

He insists on sleeping next to Gizmo during the day (when he sleeps) regardless of what she thinks!

He's very loving, sleeps with us on a night, loves the boys and is becoming a very fussy eater. We probably couldn't have found a better cat to fit into the family.

The Cottams on 1 Nov 2010

Saffy's Story

In May this year, I was asked if I could foster a 4-year old Siamese female, Saffy, whose owners had both passed away. She had lost everything she ever knew and was unwanted by her owners' family who gave her to Cat Rescue. I had recently lost my own Siamese, so I really felt for little Saffy.

When I first saw her, she was thin, had lost some of her fur due to anxiety, and was obviously distressed. Ten days later, Saffy was a different cat altogether, she had settled in, started to put on weight, her coat was growing back and she was playful and happy.

I couldn't bear to give her up to another home and I was ecstatic when Cat Rescue agreed that I could adopt Saffy. My husband and daughters were equally delighted because they all grew to love her, and the household revolves around her now !!

She is curious and chatty, very clever, and has given us all so much pleasure during the few months we have had her. She has been a comfort to all of us following the loss of our beloved Siamese, we can't imagine being without her now.

Ellie on 24 Sep 2010

Yoshi's Story

When I first saw Yoshi he was a tiny, terrified kitten who hissed and clawed at me as soon as I tried to get close to him.

Like all kittens born in the wild, he desperately needed to learn how to love humans. For the first week after we brought him home, we gave him lots of peace and quiet in a pen where he felt safe, but spent plenty of time, holding him close to us, gently stroking him.

The first breakthrough was when he started to purr, and since that day he has come on in leaps and bounds. He is still nervous when he hears loud noises or people outside the house, but with us he is a darling, loving cat who loves to play and is always desperate to be stroked under the chin. He even rolls over on his back for a belly scratch! A sure sign of a happy kitten, he now spends most of his time sprawled out on our bed!

Bridget on 23 Sep 2010

Sasha's Story

A year is a long time without a cat. That's how long it took to get over the death of our 18 yr old black Tosca - last in a line of rescue cats.

We contacted Christine at Cat Rescue last November (2009) and spent a weekend with the cats. I couldn't face another black one just then but otherwise we were easy. We loved them all but fell for the first we'd seen, a tortie who had lived a sheltered, indoor life and was afraid of other cats.

She was bright-eyed and friendly and had been rescued when one of her owners had died very suddenly and his wife couldn't cope. She was born, according to her medical card, on September 2 (our wedding anniversary, an omen perhaps?) the previous year. We have just celebrated her second birthday with her!

Once we got some dry weather earlier this year we began the task of patiently and slowly persuading her into the garden with us. In less than two weeks she had graduated from a hesitant tummy crawl to a cautious, nervous saunter to the bottom of the garden.

Nowadays she's quite the outdoor hunting cat - mostly voles and mice thank goodness!

NB. Friends at Cat Rescue would know her as Suki. We changed her name as we have friends with a dog of that name.

Alison on 14 Sep 2010

Sadie and Silky's Story

Sadie came into the rescue when she was 3 months old. She is Charlie's auntie!! She spent 3 years in the rescue as she was so shy she hid when people came.

After my beloved Sindy died I was very lonely and asked Christine if I could have Sadie.

We had a few difficulties at first as she kept hiding but after three years she is now tame and loves being hugged and stroked. She absolutely loves prawns and Marks and Spencer hand carved chicken!

When I had had Sadie for eight months a ginger cat called Winnie came in to the rescue. She was pregnant and had the most beautiful kittens. I fell in love with the little tortie kitten - She was her mum's favourite and spent all her time hidden by her mum and getting hot underneath.

So Christmas 2007 brought Silky here and immediately Sadie took her over and looked after her. Silky has brought Sadie out and they play all the time. Sometimes they have a spat and hiss at each other and usually Sadie smacks Silky to control her.

Barbara on 12 Sep 2010

Thomas's Story

I have a rescue cat from Cat Rescue. His name is Thomas and he was found on the railway line in South Shore Blackpool on the 16th of July 2005.

The man who found him said he had been there for three days at the side of the track. His dog had been to sniff at what he thought was a paper bag so on the third day he went to look for himself and found Thomas. One of Thomas's back legs was hanging off and some of his tail. He was taken to the vets where his leg and shoulder were amputated, as was part of his tail.

This was over five years ago. He copes with his disability really well and is a joy to me and my husband.

He was a resident of Cat Rescue from July 2005 until I took him on in December 2005. While he was there he showed signs of anorexia but, as you can see from his picture, he shows no sign of this now!

Pauline on 12 Sep 2010

Arthur's Story

He is quite rambunctious (is that a word?) - he charges about all over the place and likes to chase sticks in the garden, then gets exhausted and has to have a snooze on the settee.

Liz on 2 Sep 2010

Smudge's Story

After we received a call saying he had to go immediately from a rest home for the deaf where he had lived all 12 years of his life Di rushed to pick him up and took him to her house as the cattery was full.

Di then sent a lot of letters with his photo on to rest homes in the area and he got the most perfect home.

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Dolly's Story

Dolly, who is about two years old, was taken in by Cat Rescue a few months ago, after being found as a stray on Blackpool prom.

She was a sweet, timid little thing (known as Tilly by Cat Rescue) who kept to herself. Over the weeks, as I visited the rescue to help socialise cats and kittens, I really became fond of her gentle nature.

When one of my two precious cats died, I adopted her. This was on 5 August 2010.

In the ensuing weeks, Dolly has blosssomed into a happy healthy little cat, who loves playing in the garden, pelting round the house at a hundred miles an hour and sleeping on my bed.

She has won our hearts and is trying to do the same with my other cat, who is still bemused at this whirling dervish kitty!

Cathie on 1 Sep 2010

Archie's Story

He arrived on Division Lane, we believe he was dumped there for the RSPCA to look after.

He turned up in a lady's garden and she asked us to collect the cat as she thought it was heavily pregnant. She asked us to call the cat Bracken. Well... she was a HE so not pregnant!

He did have very sore looking ears so was rushed to the vets where skin cancer was diagnosed and he had to have 50% of each ear amputated.

It didn't affect his personality and he is still the same confident, loving, sociable cat he has always been - so much so that Di adopted him as we felt he would settle well with her existing animals and...he has!