Cat charity suggestions

[chriswt]

Hi

Having recently lost one of our beloved little boys last week to a RTA and now realising the importance of these little animals my partner and I want to make a donation to a cat based charity.

We are due to get married next may and as Elena and I lead a comfortable life we decided to give all our wedding gifts in the form of money to Charity. Elena is half Cypriot so we'd have a money dance!!

We,re giving half to Cancer Research but also want to give the rest to animal charities (split between 4 charities).

Putting aside the likes of the RSPCA which we support throught the year anyway are there any less well known charities for cats that we could donate too where our money could make a big difference?

Thanks

chris

[angieh]

That's a really lovely thought Chris. I am sure there will be loads of suggestions coming your way!

[Elaine]

What a lovely thought, we have several members here who help out their local CP centres, I also have a friend who runs and independant cat rescue based in North Wales, there are many such independant rescues and all very deserving of such a charitable donation, maybe there is one in your area that would be very grateful for such a donation.

[yola]

Chris, bless you and Elena for your generosity!! Can I suggest The Celia Hammond Trust http://www.celiahammond.org/, they do much good with rehoming cats and dogs including respite rehoming whilst elderly owners are in hospital or care.

Of course there is also Cats Protection who I, and several others here, do voluntary work for. You can either donate to your local branch or to the head office.

[Elaine]

HERTFORDSHIRE RESCUE SHELTERS... (not in any particular order)
CAT & KITTEN RESCUE
Areas covered: Herts, Beds, Bucks, North London and N.W. London
Taking in and caring for unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens and finding them kind and loving responsible homes. The rescue provides a rescue and rehoming service for cats and kittens, plus a trapping and neutering service for feral cats. They will also take in feral kittens under the age of 11 weeks, when it is possible to socialise and domesticate them. Also, they will help trap and spay/neuter individual feral cats and return them to their home environment, helping to reduce the future stray population.

Cats Seeking Homes
Please visit Cat & Kitten Rescue's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page

Top Cats - Heidi and Brodie
Independent lady seeks like minded humans, with room to spare »» Meet Heidi
Handome tabby male, would like somewhere to call his own »» Meet Brodie The rescue operates from bases in Watford, Caddington (Luton), Amersham, Harrow, Uxbridge and Borehamwood
Tel: 07843 118 426 (Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm)
Email: catandkittenrescue@hotmail.comSOUTH OXHEY ANIMAL RESCUE
This is a non-profit making rescue, mainly rehoming stray and abandoned cats but will also help relocate rabbits and guinea pigs. All the animals rehomed from here are strictly for pets only and not for breeding. 23 Oakdale Road, South Oxhey, Watford, Herts.

Cats Seeking Homes
Please visit South Oxhey Animal Rescue's »» Cat Chat Rehoming PageTel: 0208 386 3275 (please phone after 12 noon)
Email: rainbowfacet@yahoo.co.ukWOOD GREEN ANIMAL SHELTER
Registered Charity no. 298348
Wood Green Animal Shelters are a charitable organisation that have been caring for animals for over 75 Years. Wood Green Shelter is where the famous white 'Arthurs' cat was cared for before he was 'discovered'. Heydon is a picturesque village on the Hertfordshire/Essex border. Cats and smaller pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs, mice and gerbils can also be seen at the Shelter. The site, with its thatched cottage, is situated in the centre of the village and blends happily with the quiet rural neighbourhood. It is a very pleasant place to visit and get to know the animals.

Cats Seeking Homes
Please visit Wood Green Heydon Shelter's »» Cat Chat Rehoming PageRehoming Centre: Wood Green Animal Shelter, Highway Cottage, Chishill Road, Heydon
Nr. Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 8PN
Tel: 08701 90 90 99
Fax: 08701 90 32 43
Heydon Shelter Email: Heydon@woodgreen.org.uk
General Wood Green Email: info@woodgreen.org.uk
Web site: www.woodgreen.org.uk

[chriswt]

Some great charities here, it's going to be a tough choice to make. Thanks guys

If anyone knows of anymore please keep them coming.

[Elaine]

Do you want to make the choice even harder?
There are many in your area.

[Elaine]

HEATHLANDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY
Registered Charity no: 1067970
Based in Royston, Hertfordshire, Heathlands is run solely by volunteers dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of unwanted domestic pets. They help cats, dogs, rabbits and some types of caged birds and specialise in Border Collies and collie crosses. They do not have a dedicated sanctuary, so most animals are cared for by dedicated foster carers in their homes, although some of the dogs are boarded at kennels until they can be moved to foster care.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Sanctuary Address: 13 Eastfield Road, Royston, Herts, SG8 7ED.
Tel: (Cats & General Enquiries) 01223 207823 (9.30am to 5.30pm only please)
Tel: (Dogs & Rabbits) 01763 244488 (9.30am to 5.30pm only please)
Website: www.heathlands.org.ukTHE ANIMAL RESCUE CHARITY (ARC)
ARC gives animals in need a safe haven, where they are protected and sheltered until such time as their problems can be solved. A no-kill policy is in operation. High quality veterinary care is given where needed to both domestic animals and wildlife. New homes for domestic animals are carefully selected, and wildlife are rehabilitated to their natural habitat. If you can give a home to a rescued animal, whether it be a cat, dog, rabbit or horse, ARC would be pleased to hear from you. Or, if you would like to support ARC by becoming a member, you will receive their excellent newsletter. Please visit their web site for more details.
ARC is an associate member organisation of the World Society for the Protection of Animals.
Sanctuary: Foxdells Sanctuary, Foxdells Lane, Rye Street, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2JG
Tel: 0870 770 2660
Fax: 0870 770 2661
E-mail: us@animalrescue.org.uk
Web site: www.animalrescue.org.ukA CHESTNUT CAT SANCTUARY
Registered Charity no: 1118075
Rescuing and rehoming cats in Essex, parts of Greater London, Hertfordshire and Kent

Cats Seeking Homes
Please visit A Chestnut Cat Sanctuary's »» Cat Chat Rehoming PageIn addition to their own rehoming work, the Sanctuary also now undertakes rehoming on behalf of the RSPCA. So if you are looking for a new cat companion or two, there are always a variety of fab felines here seeking a new home.
More Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Sanctuary: 2 Esgors Cottages, High Road, Thornwood Common, Epping, Essex, CM16 6LY
Opening hours: 10.30am to 2pm every day, including Bank Holidays (closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day).
Boarding Centre: The Chestnut Boarding Centre is in a separate unit to the Sanctuary. Luxury pens, conforming to the latest requirements. Pens are fully insulated, warm and quiet, and cats receive the finest of care. The Boarding Centre helps to fund the Sanctuary: www.catboarding.co.uk
Tel: 01992 560510 (phones answered 9am - 2pm daily)
Fax: 01992 560369
Email: admin@chestnutcatsanctuary.co.uk
Website: www.chestnutcatsanctuary.co.ukSECOND CHANCE RESCUE UK
Based in Bucks, rehoming to: Bucks, Beds, London, Middx and Herts.
Second Chance Rescue UK specialise in finding the right home for very nervous, semi feral and disabled cats and kittens. They care for the cats on a foster home basis rather than in a shelter, so that they can get individual attention in a home environment.

Cats Seeking Homes
Please visit Second Chance Rescue UK's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page

Top Cat - Diane, Bart & Oliver
Diane is looking for someone kind and understanding to help her overcome her nervousness »» Meet Diane
Handsome, shy ginger brothers, would like an adult only home together »» Meet Bart & Oliver Contact - Email: secondchancerescueuk@live.co.ukHULA ANIMAL RESCUE
Registered Charity no: 1094115
Areas covered: Beds, Bucks, Northants and Herts.
HULA stands for 'Home for Unwanted and Lost Animals'. Since 1972 they have provided a refuge for abandoned or unwanted animals until they can be re-homed. You can visit HULA on one of it's open Sundays, or visit their web site for more details of this charity's invaluable work. They also have a support shop in Woburn Sands which brings in much needed funds. In addition to rescuing and rehoming domestic pets & birds, they also provide a permanent home to unwanted goats, geese, ducks, chickens, pigs, sheep, cows, donkeys & Shetland ponies.
HULA has a non-destruction policy.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats needing homes are featured on their website, linked below.
Glebe Farm, Salford Road, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 8HZ
Tel: 01908 584000
Fax: 01908 282020
Email: hularescue@tiscali.co.uk
Web site: www.hularescue.org

[Kazz]

There is the Cinnamon trust who I walk dogs for on occasion...they enable elderly/less able people to keep their much beloved pets. If you enter Cinnamon trust into any web search engine you will find them.

[tilly]

I work with the cat and kitten rescue and they are small and there detail are above I think but can also be found at cat chat .org.

I think it is a wonderful idea to donate the gift pf money from you wedding to charities. I am sure they will all be very grateful

Or Pussy cat lodge wich deal with cats as well and do excellent work trying to find homes for feral cats that are to wild to domesticate

Sally