It's my 12th Gotcha Day on 21st July. I got adopted by Mum Marie from Wood Green in the summer of 2011 when I was just 10 weeks old. I had been abandoned in someone's garden and this amazing charity rescued me. They took care of me until I was ready to find a forever home. And the rest is history!
According to WoodGreen Pets Charity, the amazing animal shelter that rescued me as a tiny abandoned kitten, I was born 7th May 2011, so yes, that makes me 12 years old this Sunday!
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1. Music is always one thing that helps me cope the most with life's troubles. The other is cats of course. “There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.” – Albert Schweitzer.
2. Did you know that I was born in London, England and I am of Greek Cypriot descent? My parents are from Cyprus and moved to England in the 50s as teenagers. They met and married later and I came along in 1966.
3. I know depression and anxiety all too well.
4. I can’t explain why I always feel different to others. I have always felt like an alien on this planet. I feel closest to cats. Can't explain why I am so highly sensitive either. I was born that way. I'm an Empath.
Athena
1. I like it when Mum is always in my view. I hate being left alone.
2. Did you know that I am a very pretty and wise kitty? Of course you do.
3. I know the feeling of abandonment all too well. I had a tough early kittenhood. Orphaned and left to fend for myself. Luckily Woodgreen Pets Charity rescued me and along came Mum to adopt me when I was 10 weeks old!
4. I can’t explain why I love to eat boiled chicken. It's just great and I'm grateful to Granny for cooking it for me. We are the only ones who eat chicken. Mum is vegan.
Stray cat Jimmy was broughtin to the Heydon centre of Wood Green by a very kind lady and would now love to find a new home before Christmas so he can snuggle on the sofa, enjoy a little bit of turkey and have his own Christmas present to unwrap! Jimmy is a very loving and friendly boy who deserves a forever family/home of his own! If you would like to know more about him check out his profile here!
Meli and his siblings were picked up from one of the main colonies in Cyprus by a volunteer who was there feeding. Still very young to be on their own, and very weak, thin and sickly, the first week was touch and go. But over the next few weeks, they have grown and become lively and fun-loving little kittens.
Meli is a big softie both in personality and with a stroke of his silky fur. He is blind in one eye due to an infection he had as a kitten, but it doesn't bother him and he plays and cuddles just like all the other kittens! Find out more about him here!
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MY RESCUE STORY
All proceeds from A Forever Home For Athena will be donated to the following charities: Wood Green the Animals Charity Greek Cat Welfare Society Cats Protection
All proceeds from this bag and mug will be donated to the above charities.
More homeless pets looking for forever homes can be found on my Mum's Pinterest Pet Rescue board.
Disclosure: I received no compensation for this post. As a rescue kitty myself I want to help other rescues find their forever home, so each week on Charity Tuesday I share adoptable cats from Wood Green, the Animals Charity (which is where I was rescued) and some other charities dear to our hearts. Mum and I are so grateful to Wood Green because without them we would never have found each other! Please note however that this post does contain some affiliate links. This means if you click on the Zazzle or Amazon links to purchase any of the items featured, I will receive a small affiliate commission. We are not affiliated with any other charity mentioned in this post.
We are featuring a couple of rescue cats from Wood Green, the Animals Charity in the UK and also a sweet little kitten from a rescue charity based in Cyprus today.
TREACLE (Photo: Wood Green)
Treacle is 9 years young and is at the London Centre of Wood Green, the Animals Charity (where I was rescued!). Treacle is a friendly lady who would make a nice calm companion. She is a bit shy at first, but once she gets to know you, she is very affectionate and will sit on your lap. This sweet girl loves to be pampered and enjoys a good grooming session A home with no other animals would be best for her. If you would like to know more about her visit her profile here!
Ginger was born in March of this year so is still a kitten.He is vaccinated and neutered. Poor little Ginger was dumped along with other kittens on Easter Sunday at a feral colony. Way too young to be without a mother :( Luckily, the kittens were soon moved into foster care. This gentle boy loves cuddles as well as playing with his friends! He can be adopted from the UK. Find out more about him here.
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MY RESCUE STORY
All proceeds from A Forever Home For Athena will be donated to the following charities: Wood Green the Animals Charity Greek Cat Welfare Society Cats Protection
All proceeds from this bag and mug will be donated to the above charities.
More homeless pets looking for forever homes can be found on my Mum's Pinterest Pet Rescue board.
Disclosure: I received no compensation for this post. As a rescue kitty myself I want to help other rescues find their forever home, so each week on Charity Tuesday I share adoptable cats from Wood Green, the Animals Charity (which is where I was rescued) and some other charities dear to our hearts. Mum and I are so grateful to Wood Green because without them we would never have found each other! Please note however that this post does contain some affiliate links. This means if you click on the Zazzle or Amazon links to purchase any of the items featured, I will receive a small affiliate commission. We are not affiliated with any other charity mentioned in this post.
I was adopted when I was 10 weeks old. I was lucky. I found the best forever home any kitty could wish for. That was 6 years ago. I am so happy and I love my home and mum (and granny too).💚
Me as a happy contented kitty on my Mum's lap when I got adopted
But some cats and kittens aren't so lucky. Especially mature moggies. Some find themselves at the shelters through no fault of their own. Either they are strays, have been thrown out by selfish owners that no longer wanted them, have been left behind when their humans have moved out, or simply have gotten lost and have not been microchipped so their owners cannot be traced. Then there are those poor cats whose humans have sadly become ill or died.
There are so many circumstances. But these dear kitties need love and affection and a warm home too. And you know what? They make marvellous companions too!
That's why this week (from 13-17 November), Cats Protection - the UK’s leading feline welfare charity that helps over 190,000 cats each year through its national network of over 250 volunteer-run branches and 34 centres - is holding a ‘Mature Moggies Week’
From Cats Protection website:
"Figures from the charity, which show that older cats can take over twice as long to find a home as their younger counterparts, prompted the survey to understand why many ‘senior kitizens’ are being overlooked in favour of fresher-faced felines. “Interestingly, there appears to be a misconception about what constitutes an ‘older’ cat, with 23% of respondents saying they would consider any cat aged over five years as ‘older’,” said Mark Beazley, Cats Protection’s Director of Operations. “Actually a five-year-old cat is only 36 in human years and a cat generally isn’t classed as a senior until it reaches 11 years of age.” A survey of 2,000 people who currently own or have previously owned cats, was commissioned by Cats Protection during September 2017 Some other key findings from the survey included: Character and medical history were the most important considerations for people when choosing a new cat (with 87% and 83% classing them as important respectively), followed by age (68%). Just 24% of respondents said they would be likely to consider an older cat, compared to 68% of respondents who would be likely to consider getting a kitten. Less than 4% of people knew that the equivalent human age for a one-year-old cat is 15 years old. The majority (69%) thought that it was five years old. Only 16% of people knew that the equivalent human age for a five-year-old cat is 36 years old. The most popular answer (38%) was 25 years old. The top reasons given for not considering an older cat were that it might not live long (72%), it would more likely to get ill (56%) and if it is unwell it will cost money (40%). Almost a fifth (19 %) of people who were unlikely to consider an older cat said that one of the reasons was that older cats are not very playful. Owners of older cats cited the top three: they are calmer (58%), they don’t want to leave the house as much (54%) and it feels like they are more of a family member (52%). Cats Protection says improvements in cat care have greatly raised the life expectancy and quality of life for household moggies, with many now living into their late teens and early 20s in remarkably good health. However, figures from the charity’s centres show that cats aged 11 and over spend an average of 33 days waiting to be adopted – twice as long as the overall average time of 15 days and over four times longer than kittens, who wait an average of just eight days. “It’s a shame that older cats stay with us longer as they have a lot to offer,” added Mark. “They tend to stay closer to home, so they are less likely to be involved in road traffic accidents and more likely to enjoy curling up on a warm lap, making them great companions. “Their characters are fully formed so you know what sort of cat you’re getting and they’re less likely to scale the curtains or knock your ornaments off the shelf! That said, older cats can often still be quite playful when they choose to be and many enjoy a few short games each day. “Life in a pen is no substitute for a permanent home so we would urge people to consider adopting an older cat. “All cats adopted from Cats Protection have been fully health-checked and come with a full medical history and four weeks’ free pet insurance which will cover any new conditions that arise after adoption.” During Mature Moggies Week, Cats Protection will be asking people to share stories about their own cats as well as providing educational messages and advice to those who either own or are thinking about adopting an older cat. To get involved visit Cats Protection’s social media channels from 13-17 November at www.facebook.com/catsprotection or www.twitter.com/catsprotection For more information about mature moggies visit: www.cats.org.uk/maturemoggies
Older kitties awaiting forever homes at Wood Green, the Animals Charity
LEAH (Photo: Wood Green)
Leah is a beautiful, sweet, affectionate girl that enjoys a fuss and a chin tickle. She can be a little nervous about people she doesn't know at first, but soon relaxes and starts to purr loudly. She is looking for a quiet home where she can be the centre of attention and have all the love she deserves! If you would like to find out more information about Leah, then please contact the Heydon centre.
CINDERS: (Photo: Wood Green)
Cinders is a very affectionate lady and will often express this by padding with her paws and by having a little dribble! She would love nothing more than to have a loving home, and she is very eager to meet you. If you would love to give her a home contact the Heydon centre.
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MY RESCUE STORY
All proceeds from A Forever Home For Athena will be donated to the following charities: Wood Green the Animals Charity Greek Cat Welfare Society Cats Protection
All proceeds from this bag and mug will be donated to the above charities.
More homeless pets looking for forever homes can be found on my Mum's Pinterest Pet Rescue board.
Disclosure: I received no compensation for this post. As a rescue kitty myself I want to help other rescues find their forever home, so each week on Charity Tuesday I share adoptable cats from Wood Green, the Animals Charity (which is where I was rescued) and some other charities dear to our hearts. Mum and I are so grateful to Wood Green because without them we would never have found each other! Please note however that this post does contain some affiliate links. This means if you click on the Zazzle or Amazon links to purchase any of the items featured, I will receive a small affiliate commission. We are not affiliated with any other charity mentioned in this post.
We want to help this beautiful lady cat. Her name is Charlotte and she's had a very difficult year but is now ready to face the world. Life in the cattery has been hard for her and so she's been in a foster home for the last few months.
"with a lot of patience (and hidey holes) she (Charlotte) has learnt to trust humans again, and has blossomed from a very shy young lady into a lovable lap cat who will always come for a cuddle up with you when you sit with her."
Here is a little bit more of her story that we have been asked to share to help lovely Charlotte find the loving forever home she deserves:
11-year-old Charlotte was living with an older lady and another cat called Charlie. Their owner died in April 2016 and the cats were left alone in the flat, with a friend of the owner coming in once a day to feed them. When the removal van came to clear the flat, the cats were caught and brought to us (Wood Green), on New Year’s Eve 2016.
Charlotte was poorly with an ongoing urinary infection, so both cats were transferred to Wood Green's Heydon Centre, where assessments were carried out. It turned out that both cats were happier on their own and that Charlotte’s cystitis was probably a result of her being forced to live with other cats, a situation she did not particularly like.
Sadly, Charlie died after suffering a stroke in February 2017.
After all Charlotte had been through, she was incredibly shy and not showing herself, so Wood Green placed her in a foster home in March 2017. Once there, it took her quite a long time to settle, but after getting to know her fosterer, she turned out to be an amazing cat! Charlotte loves to play and she loves her cuddles. She sleeps on her fosterer's bed all night and is enjoying the company. The only thing she is missing is a real home.
If you have a nice quiet home to offer Charlotte, with lots of patience and love to give that will allow her to blossom once again into the wonderful cat she clearly is then please click on her profile to find out more.
Disclosure: I received no compensation for this post. As a rescue kitty myself I want to help other rescues find their forever home so I share adoptable cats from Wood Green, the Animals Charity (which is where I was rescued). Mum and I are so grateful to this amazing charity because without them we would never have found each other!
What a name! Beautiful Queen Whisper is the longest resident at the shelter in Heydon and has now had the title of Queen Whisper of Heydon bestowed upon her. She is an affectionate cat who likes to be friends once she knows and trusts you. This lovely lady would like a quiet home where she can be the only cat and enjoy the outdoors. A mature lady of 12 years, do not be fooled by her age, as she is still a very active cat who loves to play and is also an effective hunter! If you think you can offer Queen Whisper her new forever home, please check out her profile.
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For more lovely cats waiting to be rehomed at Wood Green click HERE
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MY RESCUE STORY
All proceeds from A Forever Home For Athena will be donated to the following charities: Wood Green the Animals Charity Greek Cat Welfare Society Cats Protection
All proceeds from this bag and mug will be donated to the above charities.
More homeless pets looking for forever homes can be found on my Mum's Pinterest Pet Rescue board.
Disclosure: I received no compensation for this post. As a rescue kitty myself I want to help other rescues find their forever home, so each week on Charity Tuesday I share adoptable cats from Wood Green, the Animals Charity (which is where I was rescued). Mum and I are so grateful to this amazing charity because without them we would never have found each other! Please note however that this post does contain some affiliate links. This means if you click on the Zazzle or Amazon links to purchase any of the items featured, I will receive a small affiliate commission. We are not affiliated with any other charity mentioned in this post.
Today is International Day of Charity and Charity Tuesday so for our weekly charity post we are sharing another rescue cat in the hope of finding him a forever home.
PIXIE (Photo: Wood Green)
Pixie is at Wood Green Animals Charity where I was adopted from.
This handsome boy lives up to his mischievous name! He enjoys human company but really loves to be able to go outside and have his own adventures and he has been know to collect and bring home a few souvenirs 😸 Watch his video below and if you want to adopt him please visit his page HERE
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For more lovely cats waiting to be rehomed at Wood Green click HERE
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MY RESCUE STORY
All proceeds from A Forever Home For Athena will be donated to the following charities: Wood Green the Animals Charity Greek Cat Welfare Society Cats Protection
All proceeds from this bag and mug will be donated to the above charities.
More homeless pets looking for forever homes can be found on my Mum's Pinterest Pet Rescue board.
Disclosure: I received no compensation for this post. As a rescue kitty myself I want to help other rescues find their forever home, so each week on Charity Tuesday I share adoptable cats from Wood Green, the Animals Charity (which is where I was rescued). Mum and I are so grateful to this amazing charity because without them we would never have found each other! Please note however that this post does contain some affiliate links. This means if you click on the Zazzle or Amazon links to purchase any of the items featured, I will receive a small affiliate commission. We are not affiliated with any other charity mentioned in this post.
