Come Hither Look Valentine's Day #CaturdayArt

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I don't know if Mum's chosen title for my post today gives the wrong impression but Mum thinks it's a great one to grab me some attention - and believe me, I need it. 

The truth is, I was just lounging on the sofa, catching up with some Birdie TV through the window when I started nodding off, eyes heavy. It was definitely time for my morning nap. Then along came Mum with her phone and took a snap or two. 

So here's our Valantine's Day art. We are celebrating love of all kinds - not just romantic love!

Scroll down for the jigsaw puzzle version. 

 

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Animals caught up in the Turkey/Syria earthquake

Let's also send some love to the poor animals caught up in the horrific Turkey/Syria earthquake. Our hearts go out to the humans and animals left devastated by this tragedy. Mum showed me some of the footage of animals being pulled out from under rubble by some kind souls. It's heartbreaking. But we are grateful to those wonderful human angels out there who show such love, strength and determination to rescue and care for the poor furry souls that are found alive, never ignroing their plight. 

Like humans, these animals need donations too. Mum sent a small donation and wishes she could send more. If you can help please do so. If not, then let's all join together to send our love, purrs and healing energies to all those involved. Let's keep them in our thoughts and hope they are all kept safe.

To save a life to save the whole world!https://t.co/9BK1ZUepGd pic.twitter.com/QGAOMihpUG

— Ernesto’s Sanctuary for Syrian Cats (@theAleppoCatmen) February 8, 2023

we went to look for animals injured by the earthquake,many are injured, mostly in shock,they don't even eat.
we need the excavation tools, tomorrow we will go digging and looking for the animals.and to save all the animals we can ! pic.twitter.com/8FtuwsG8L9

— Ernesto’s Sanctuary for Syrian Cats (@theAleppoCatmen) February 8, 2023

His human's shop had been closed with him inside for days,because his beloved human will never come back to open.
sometimes we think that our heart is no longer able to digest all the pain we see, happy ending encourages us to move forward coz saving even 1innocent is a miracle. pic.twitter.com/qEU1xyGF2P

— Ernesto’s Sanctuary for Syrian Cats (@theAleppoCatmen) February 9, 2023

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Mother's Day Sunday Selfie and Blog4Peace For Ukraine

Today in the UK and in some other parts of the world it is Mother's Day. 

Happy Mother's Day to all mums everywhere! 

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Hosted by The Cat On My Head

BLOG4PEACE

We are also joining the Blog4PeaceUkraine event, hosted by Blog4Peace founder Mimi Lenox. 

We purr for peace and love to the people and animals of Ukraine.

We wish there was peace everywhere.

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"All we are saying is give peace a chance."

-John Lennon

"All you need is love."

- The Beatles

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace."

-Jimi  Hendrix

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HOW YOU CAN HELP WAR-TORN UKRAINE'S TRAUMATIZED ANIMALS 

Viva!, the UK’s leading vegan campaigning charity, is helping to rescue and care for the animals who are caught up in the horrors of the Ukraine-Russia war. Viva! UK will accept donations and quickly transfer it to their sister organisation Viva! Poland. 

“The scale of the problem for both people and their animals is vast,” says Juliet Gellatley, founder and director of Viva!. “We needed to organise rapidly to meet the enormous demand – and we have. At the heart of our humanitarian effort is our 52-acre sanctuary at Korabiewicach near Warsaw, where we have taken in 100 cats and dogs from Ukrainian shelters who were at risk of starving or being bombed – as well as some from refugees who could not care for them any longer, but with 450 existing animals in the shelter it is rapidly filling up. An urgent email appeal to Viva! UK supporters produced £30,000, which was immediately transferred to Poland, where it’s needed. We anticipate doubling or trebling this figure shortly with our postal appeal.

“To ensure we can accept more animals into our Polish sanctuary, we have launched a rehoming scheme in the UK, where we have appealed to British people to home some of our existing Polish dogs, whose characters we know and who don’t require quarantine. They have responded magnificently, creating more space for us to receive new refugee dogs.”

Eurogroup For Animals also has a list of animal welfare and rescue organisations helping Ukrainian animals. Here are a few. Please visit their site for others.

•  Deutscher Tierschutzbund - Shelter Tierschutzzentrum Odessa 
•  Four Paws 
• Humanny Pokrok is donating 100% of their e-shop income to support Ukraine
•  Open Cages 
• LAVSpolečnost pro zvířata
• GATO 
• LithuaniaWorld Horse Welfare 
•  British Equestrians for Ukraine Fund

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Pet Photo Fails

We are also joining Melissa and Mudpie for the Pet Photo Fails hop.

Soaking up sundpuddles on the landing but the image is definitely a fail as it's way too bright. My pose is good though!

Mother's Day Selfie #catmum

Happy Mother's Day UK!

Here's a Sunday Selfie with my dear Mum. We are taking care of each other as well as looking after my Granny.

Here's a video of us before taking a nap yesterday...

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We are worried about how animal shelters are coping, especially the small local ones.

If you are able to, please consider donating to your local animal shelter. They need help too to survive in this strange time we are living in. We understand that some charities are suspending pet adoptions for the time being, or visits to their sites are by appointment only. Some are asking for fosterers or maybe you can sponsor an animal that is currently at a shelter.


With countries on lockdown, it's also very worrying for the street cats who rely on locals and tourists to feed them. Like these precious little ones in Athens, Greece. If anyone is local to the area, maybe you can help?

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Where is everyone? Dear friends, with everything closed at the historic center of Athens dozens of stray cats are getting hungrier by the day. We are in need of local feeders, if you live in walking distance please help. Thank you 3 Quarters Design for helping out. Our food needs are huge these days. Thanks to Gold-D Greece there is a page to raise food that will be shipped directly to us. https://gold-d.co.uk/Support-9-lives.html ———- Αγαπητοί φίλοι, με κλειστό το ιστορικό κέντρο της Αθήνας δεκάδες αδέσποτες γάτες δεν βρίσκουν τροφή. Χρειαζόμαστε εθελοντές για τάισμα. Αν ζείτε σε κοντινή απόσταση, παρακαλώ βοηθήστε. Ευχαριστούμε τα παιδιά του 3 Quarters Design για την πολύτιμη βοήθεια. Οι ανάγκες μας σε τροφή είναι τεράστιες αυτές τις μέρες. Χάρη στη Gold-D Greece υπάρχει σελίδα για την συγκέντρωση γατοτροφής που θα αποσταλεί απευθείας στις Εφτάψυχες. https://gold-d.co.uk/Support-9-lives.html - - #γατες #εφταψυχες #ninelivesgreece #cats #catrescue #straycats #athenscats #greekcats #catlady #cats #instacats #gato #katzen #lifopets #instacats #catsagram #catsofgreece #catsandgreece #athens #staysafe #coronatime #stayhomestayhealthy #saveagreekstray #staystrong #helpus #thedodo #sos #donate

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Please take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Stay safe.

Love and healing purrs xx


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The Dog House is Amazing TV. Now Let's Have The Cat House! #charitytuesday

Mum has been busy catching up with her latest favourite TV show.

It's called The Dog House (yeah, really) and I've caught her getting all emotional watching as the dogs try to find a forever home.

Described as a First Dates show for dogs,  the show's aim is to match prospective owners with a dog in need of a loving home. Mum says that the programme is "magical" and that it's quite different from most animal rescue shows seen here on British TV. 

The TV series is set inside Wood Green, The Animals Charity, and shows the huge commitment and care that staff put into matching their homeless dogs with the right dog owners - humans who share personal reasons for wanting to adopt a dog. The series is deep, very moving and pulls at the heartstrings - hence Mum getting over-emotional. She weeps for the homeless dogs (some who have had the most awful experiences) and is also touched by the personal stories of the people who long to adopt. 

Mum says it reminds her of how we rescued each other, all thanks to this pawmazing charity! She would like to add though that we did not go through the same process as these doggies and prospective owners did.

Mum saw me online and went to the London centre to enquire about me and also see if we were right for each other. Well, luckily we were. I was in the first pen stretching my paw out to touch her through the mesh, going crazy because I really wanted her to take me home. I knew she was my future mum. It just happened. We fell in love with one another and the rest is history!

Oh, the memories! 

The Dog House Trailer

 

If Channel 4 is reading this - How about The Cat House next?

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 Jasmine is a Wood Green cat

 

Beautiful Jasmine is wanting a quiet adult only home, where she can be given all of the love she deserves. Find out more here.

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International Pet Rescue

Even though we are British and live in England it doesn't mean we don't want to help rescue animals around the world! We try to do our bit via social media, hoping to raise awareness for animals in need, thus giving them more of a chance to find the forever home they so deserve.

This blog may not have many followers and my social media accounts could do with at least 1000 more followers - no, make it 30 thousand -  but I'm sure every little mention, share, etc, helps. 

One of the things that deeply upset Mum is knowing that in some countries cats are treated as vermin. (Yes, google if you don't believe). Being of Greek heritage (her parents are Greek Cypriot) the cats of Greece and Cyprus hold a special place in her heart. But you know Mum, she loves all animals!

However, it's nice to know there are lots of amazing, caring, people who do help cats. And we are grateful to them.

Here is Barcode at Cyprus Pride House - in Cyprus.

For more details:

https://www.facebook.com/CyprusPrideHouse/
https://cypruspridehouse.org/pets_to_adopt/
 

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Overlooked cats in Britain

Sadly, there are so many overlooked cats urgently needing forever homes everywhere. Here is a list of UK rescue shelters and charities from the cat rescue resource CatChat.org, with details of harder to home senior cats, black cats, special needs cats, FIV+ cats and feral/farm cats. 

(PHOTO borrowed from CatChat.org)

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ATHENA'S 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

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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: We are here to help cats and give our time freely. We also ensure that to the best of our knowledge and research other lesser-known charities mentioned are legit.  

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Charity Tuesday Cat Rescue News

Skiathos Cat Welfare needs your HELP…

From Skiathos Cat Welfare Association Facebook page:

"We have been aware of a situation for some time, we have tried to help with food when we can, however things have now sadly escalated.
In the middle of the island, an elderly local man has been trying for some time to care for numerous cats, and 3 dogs. He has done his best considering his age and failing health. Sadly, he is now in hospital and the situation in his home is critical. We have been given permission from his family to go to the house to try and help the cats there. It's clear that the resident has been struggling for some time and it’s a very sad situation.
There are cats needing vet care, there are kittens, pregnant females, a blind cat. In the day we have seen around 20-30 cats, I imagine when its cooler there are more we just haven’t seen.
Immediate needs are food, new feeding bowls, and general things to try and do what we can to the immediate area to try and improve the situation.
We are very short of volunteers and its hard to try and go everyday which is what it needs. Is there anyone in the local community who could help a fellow resident as this is a long term situation for which at this time we don’t know how the story will end.
We want to try our best, but need a little help.
Can you buy an SOS token for £1 ?"

Each token will go in the pot to get food, water, medical care, and any immediate needs for these cats.

If you are able to help please click here for more info.

Photo: Skiathos Cats

Skiathos Cats Welfare Association Links

https://www.skiathos-cats.org/

https://www.facebook.com/skiathoscatwelfareassociation/

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Rosie

And now, closer to home, here's a beautiful cat called Rosie, who is at Wood Green, The Animal Charity (a charity close to our hearts because they rescued me, which led to Mum finding me to adopt).

Photo: Wood Green, The Animals Charity

Rosie is a senior lady of 16 years old who is looking for a loving forever home. This sweet lady is very affectionate and is an amazing purr machine when she receives all the love she deserves! She says she is looking for a quiet home with a comfy bed and a garden where she can enjoy relaxing and sunbathing in. Interested in adopting Rosie? Check out her profile here! 

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Overlooked cats 

Sadly, there are so many overlooked cats urgently needing forever homes everywhere. Here is a list of UK rescue shelters and charities from the cat rescue resource CatChat.org, with details of harder to home senior cats, black cats, special needs cats, FIV+ cats and feral/farm cats. 

(PHOTO borrowed from CatChat.org)

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ATHENA'S 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

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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: We are here to help cats and give our time freely. We also ensure that to the best of our knowledge and research other lesser-known charities mentioned are legit.  

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Buy a Cat a Christmas Dinner #CharityTuesday

We hope the kitties at The Scratching Post Cat Rescue in Essex, England enjoy the Christmas dinner we purchased for them via eBay!

If you would like to make Christmas special for these kitties click on the link below to
Buy A Cat A Christmas Dinner at The Scratching Post Cat Rescue

For more information on the work The Scratching Post Cat Rescue carries out visit the website 
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Adopt a Cat Today!

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ATHENA'S 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

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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 Amazon links to purchase any of the items featured, I will receive a small affiliate commission. We are not affiliated with any charity mentioned in this post.

Help the Animals at Christmas #charitytuesday

We are so pleased to hear about this.

Channel 5 in the UK is hosting a charity event for the animals. About time too!

Help the Animals at Christmas is a three-hour entertainment extravaganza that will be broadcast live on Channel 5 at 8pm on Friday, 21st December.

This is Channel 5’s and the UK’s first ever TV event that will help raise awareness and much-needed funds for animals who need treatment or help.

Help the Animals at Christmas will support and highlight the work of five amazing British animal charities, so please show your support this Christmas.

RSPCA

Scottish SPCA

Blue Cross

The Donkey Sanctuary

Wildlife Aid Foundation

So, if you're in the UK make sure you watch Help the Animals at Christmas and do your bit if you can :) All details about taking part, raising funds, etc can be found at the link above. 

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Adopt Mary and Joseph!

Check out Mary. She's at Wood Green, The Animals Charity, at the Heydon branch. 

Lovely Mary was taken into Wood Green with Joseph and they are now looking for their forever home. Not much is known about these two precious souls, but so far "Mary is proving to be a very friendly and affectionate girl." If you'd like to find out more, please contact the Heydon centre. 

Adopt a Cat Today!

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ATHENA'S 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

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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 Amazon links to purchase any of the items featured, I will receive a small affiliate commission. We are not affiliated with any charity mentioned in this post.

Time to re-build for The Scratching Post Cat Rescue on MyDonate

"Please help us, we are drowning"

We are so heartbroken that this amazing cat charity is going through such a horrendous time right now. Yesterday it was so stormy with dreadful thunderstorms and floods in many parts of the UK, and unfortunately, The Scratching Post, which isn't very far from us and one we like to support was hit bad and the shelter has been left flooded.  

From the charity fundraising page:

On 29th May 2018 the storm hit pretty bad, and the shelter began to flood. It is estimated to cost somewhere in the region of £30,000 to re-build

Please please help us .......... we are drowning!

The roof in the main unit was already having trouble but with lack of funding, we kept trying to hold it together. We knew from previous inspections that the only way to fix it was to knock the whole unit down and rebuild it. The owner, Susan Delaney says "Its been threatening to fall down for some time now". 

Sadly, there was another surprise awaiting us, and during the storm, Q1 unit started to flood. We couldn't see where the water was coming in from at first until we discovered it was coming in from under the floor - the cattery is indeed starting to sink. We have now also seen water in two pens in Q2 which may also start sinking soon.

These are clearly desperate times that will not only put a massive (possibly incurable) strain on the charity, and the cats themselves, but also on rescue per se as we cover such a wide area. We are currently sinking and desperate for your help. Susan Delaney said "I have so much in my head I can't even find myself"

Please donate through the link below and share far and wide 💚 

Time to re-build for The Scratching Post Cat Rescue on MyDonate

Walk on Fire to Help Animals! #CharityTuesday

Could you walk on fire to help animals?

This March, Wood Green The Animals Charity is looking for inspiring individuals to take on a truly unforgettable event - The Wood Green Firewalk.

"On the eve of Friday 2nd March 2018, at our Godmanchester centre, these brave souls will walk across red-hot embers barefoot. Their incredible feat will help to offer thousands of pets a second chance. No previous experience or minimum fitness is required!  

We're looking for brave people to join #TeamWoodGreen on the 2nd March for our sponsored walk across hot coals to help pets in need. 

With your help, we can make this an evening to remember whilst raising much-needed funds for Wood Green and the pets we care for."

The Wood Green Firewalk Event 

ADOPT A CAT

As most of you know, I was rescued by Wood Green and Mum came along to the London centre to adopt me, and the rest is history. So as ever I am doing my bit to help raise awareness and help promote other rescue cats in need of rehoming.

Here is a handsome mancat from the Godmanchester centre who is looking for his forever home 💚

MAX

(Photo: Wood Green)

Max is a very handsome boy who needs to live somewhere rural where there are no other cats around. He is the outdoorsy type and would prefer to spend as much time as possible in the great outdoors. However, he does also love the human touch and lots of food!

Think you have the purrfect home for lovely Max? Then please view his profile to find out more!

But first, here he is in action 😻

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ATHENA'S 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

🐾💖🐾💖

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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 Amazon links to purchase any of the items featured, I will receive a small affiliate commission. We are not affiliated with any charity mentioned in this post.