Paws for thought

Greetings BT fans!

If you have been to visit the NCAC you may have noticed that I have been looking a bit tired this week!
Benji and I have been out and about (ducking & diving)and making ourselves known to all the new ladies that have come to stay.

We have also tried to pick the locks in the cafe to get at the yummy cake we hear about all the time. Once we got the door open we realised that the cupboard was empty! You lot have eaten it all...
Probably just as well as still on this stupid diet.

Chocolate has been perfecting the art of jumping out when the door is open but then lets himself get picked up again (must teach him how to evade being caught).

Have also been trying out the old BT charm on Pepsi but it's not working. 'Alicat' on reception loves flowers so am going to try the interflora route and see if that works! I managed to 'borrow' Joels' credit card so money no object.

If you have any tips on all that romantic slushy stuff please let me know as Benji has his eye on her too (just don't tell Melody).

Big BT love to all those big ones who have been in cat cuddling, it makes us feel loved and wanted, shame you can't take us home though.

Lady Lulu looks sad this week. She has a sign on her cabin saying that she is the most lonely cat. Please, please ask your friends and see if you can find a nice Granny that will take her home.

Us cats would like you to paws for thought and send love to Kansas who departed this world this week. Great chap and had a really rough life before the NCAC rescued him. May you have found the catnip cloud in heaven bro'.

Keep cool

BT
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This is all muscle mate!

To all those beautiful ones that follow us felines, don't fret, BT is back!

I have been busy on your behalf, doing a little networking and seeing what goes on behind the scenes at the NCAC.

Big thanks to Lady Lulu who has been doing a grand job looking after all the new young ones. Shame to see that no-one left a comment for her, but that's the way the titbit crumbles eh?

Well it seems that someone has decided that BIG Tommy should be a bit slimmer.
I am not happy.
What happened with patient confidentiality? Us boys don't want it blabbed out that our waist line is a little chunky, so why the catnip have they stuck a sign on my cabin saying no treats!
A little respect needed for the BT please...

Perhaps pretty little Pepsi will notice me if I trim down a bit though?
Lovely looker & only 4 years old.

I've also made a new buddy from one of the other wings. His name is Simba, and boy what a COOL cat he is. We have had a great time spinning on the reception chairs and hiding all their paperclips. Simba will be up for rehoming so have a look on the NCAC website to see him and all us others that need a new life.

Talking about re-homing, BT wants to show some 'respect' for all the purrrfect matches over the last couple of weeks and wishes the following top cats best of luck in their new pads:

Alaska - had been waiting four long months for a new pad
Dakota - had a visual impairment - another 4 months wait
Boots - 15 years young

There has been a lot of loving going round this year which is meant a lot of KITTENS!

Some of these cherubs have been left without a Mum, so BT wants to say Big Respect to all the big ones who have been hand rearing them (Robin,Sarah, Irene, Laura, Amy, Louise etc). This includes feeding them every 2 hours including thru the night!

Now, if you would like one of these bundles of fluff, please call 01825 741330 as these babes need a good start.

If you pop into the NCAC for a cat cuddle or a slice of cake, have a look at the photos of tiny Skippy.
He was days old when he was found in a skip by the collection driver. He is doing well thanks to the NCAC.



Right, better sign out. Wish me luck with wooing Pepsi!

Love ya
BT
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Good Afternoon from Lady Lulu

Hello my dears! I do hope you don't mind me taking over this week? Tommy (what a handsome chap) has had to go and talk to some of the big ones about why they are so busy in the maternity wing...

Anyway, it's lovely to be able to talk to you all. I get very lonely at night and miss the company of someone special. Though I am 15, I still have lots of energy to chase butterflies and would dearly love to sit next to you on the sofa to watch Top Gear (that Richard Hammond is such a cutie). But I am here to answer and hopefully solve any questions you may have on us felines! While I wait for you to get in touch, I have added some interesting facts you may not know:

**It has been scientifically proven that owning cats is good for our health and can decrease the occurrence of high blood pressure and other illnesses.

**Stroking a cat can help to relieve stress, and the feel of a purring cat on your lap conveys a strong sense of security and comfort.

**The ancient Egyptians were the first civilisation to realise the cat's potential as a vermin hunter and tamed cats to protect the corn supplies on which their lives depended.

**Sir Isaac Newton is not only credited with the laws of gravity but is also credited with inventing the cat flap.

**A cat has more bones than a human being; humans have 206 and the cat has 230 bones.

**A cat's hearing is much more sensitive than humans and dogs.

**Cats see six times better in the dark and at night than humans.

So if you kindly adopt one of us, who knows what else you will learn?!

Have to pop off now as the kittens need me to sing their lullaby. Don't forget to get in touch. It would make an old lady very happy.

Bless you all.
Lulu xxxx

Taking it easy...

Girls, I am back! Yes I know you have missed me but reception duties can be soooooo tiring. It takes a lot out of a guy to be constantly fussed over by the whole female population.

Well, it's been hectic here with some of me ol' buddies going to new homes.

What really breaks me heart is the new recruits being brought into reception.
They are terrified and it's just the start of their journey here.
Once they are booked in they have to be checked by the green ones (vets to you), and put in a nice warm cabin that is clean & tidy but ain't home. The big ones are kind but it costs a helluva lot of dosh to ensure that we are tip-top.

I have been having a chat with Lulu, and she thinks that can spare a bit of time for you to help out with your feline questions. So if she can help - type 'Ask Lulu' at the start of your comment. Keep an ol' gal happy and get typing!

**Please note - if you want us to chat up one of the big ones for you, that will cost you a bag of catnip and a box of treats from the nice shop here.

Now, I like to think that I can look after myself around here, and I have a reputation to keep, so can someone please tell the pretty red head that in NO uncertain terms I AM NOT wearing a fairy costume for the open day!

I have been to the meetings and am looking forward to all you lovely people queing up to take a peek at my glossy coat, but a guy has to draw the line somewhere & dressing up is not on the agenda.

Must dash, it's shrek night down the pub and of course I am Puss In Boots - Miaooowww!
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Boys are back in Town!

Heeeellloooo Ladies! Yes It's BT here again. Just waved old Jazzy off, and she suggested that I should take over for a bit.

I had such a busy afternoon yesterday, chatting up the pretty ones on reception. They're so easy to charm. I put some fragrance under my chin (Cool Catnip by le Chat)& they can't get enough of my loving.

One of them is a pretty little stray. I know this because they call her Alli ( as in alleycat I presume?), but she looks well groomed to me - Miaowww!

We have got a lot of new recruits in this week. I have to give them the old pep talk, tell em how to get extra food rations, best way to sneak out the cabin when they leave the door open etc.

Had to have a quiet word with that Enzo chappie, too much energy for my liking, and he's pulling all the ladies with those oriental eyes of his. Dominoe is a nice geezer, like his girl too (Willow). They've settled in real well and are going to keep an eye on those pesky kittens.

Now, if you ever need some motherly advice, go and see Lulu at the end. Lovely ol' girl and she sits there and listens to all our moans and groans.
Breaks me heart to see those big ones walk straight past her as she is no kitten anymore. Don't they realise that we often live up to 18+ years?? Eddie gets rather miffed when they refer to him as 'past it' at 10.

Right, need to run, us Toms have got poker night. Remember, I only purr for you!
Big Tommy xxx

Feeeeline Happy

Dear Friends, I type with pleasure and in speed as I have some exciting news for you......I have a new home! I am off to the fields, to watch the kites being flown and hear the sheep bleating.

My new owner and I got on really well, and she tells me that she has a large bed that I can sleep on when I wish.

Thank you so much for following my blog, but alas I will have to pass it onto another, as I must devote my time to my new life.
Love & licks to you all, Jasmine xxxx

Jasmine

Hello from B.T (Big Tommy to you)

What's all this then? I am rather busy with all my reception duties and checking the young ones are behaving, and then Jasmine has me searching the internet and all the time she is chatting to you lot!

Time for tom cats to muscle in!

Now I know that Jazz is pretty/wise/likes catnip etc but hey who says she should have all the attention? Well, the boys and I think it's time for us to have a go.

Yep I'm Big Tommy, I love being cuddled so I can look over your shoulder and see that everyone's doing what they should.
I monitor the big ones and send reports back to Garfield in the USA (you may know him as he's been in a couple of films). He is a bit of a show-off but we respect him and his attitude towards dogs. Never forget...Dogs have owners, Cats have staff!

Oh Whiskers! I've been rumbled, lets CATch up later. BT xxx

Tickles and Tears

I am sooooo excited, I am now in the re-homing section! I have a lovely bright cabin with a super poster on the glass telling everyone about my Blog!

It is great in here, as I have met lots of the wonderful cat cuddlers who make us feel loved. These big ones are very special, they come in to see us and tell us about their week whilst stroking our stresses away. I am now waiting for that special big one to take me home. Please come and see me, and tell me what you think of the blog as no-one leaves any comments...

It has been very busy this week, a few of my friends have been reserved and bragging about it all day. Arthur is the worst, he has been on reception (again) and tells everyone that he wants to makes sure the big blue ones are working hard before he goes to his new home. He likes to strut around and sits on every chair in turn (because he's the boss you know).

There is a lovely big one with curly hair (she is one of my staff) and she talks in a funny accent. Big Tommy told me she is Italian. I have been learing a few words so she will be so impressed she'll give me some more of that wonderful catnip. Otherwise I have to pinch some off Dillon!

Did you like my photos from last week? They were checking the shaved area to see if I could have babies or not. Are they mad?? At my age?? I know I flirt with the tom cats but really all I want is a nice quiet home with a comfy lap to sleep on.

We have all been very sad this week as our dear old friend Pogo left us to go over the rainbow bridge. He had such a hard life and it was such a shame that he never got to live his last few months in a comfy home. Please spare a thought for him today and all the others who are still sitting here waiting after many months.

Now another reminder - please come and see us all on Sunday 27th June during our open day. There will be lots of fun things to do and eat. The big ones are ever so helpful & can answer any feline questions you may have.

Right time to go. I have to be extra nice to the big one with the shaved head so I can get a turn on reception.
Love and licks, Jasmine xxxxx

In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this. ~Terry Pratchett

Week 2

What an eventful week I have had! It so nice to see that I have some friends on Blogger! It gets very lonely looking out at the world through a pane of glass whilst missing the comforts of home.

Well, the pretty big one came back and said that my yukky teeth had to come out. She could not believe that other big ones do not check their cats’ teeth, and she said that I was very brave as mine were rotten! I won’t go into details but they have been removed and I am so grateful to those lovely big ones that donate money. Without their kindness we cats could not have these problems fixed by the experts.

Elvis & Earl have been the reception cats this week (it's a very sought after position), and I asked them to do a bit of research on the PC when the big one wasn’t looking. Those two are great, first time I met them they were so shy. It took me 3 days worth of paw waving before they purrrred back.

So I had to bribe them with 3 bags of catnip, but they got the information I needed to share with you about moggie teeth:

It is possible to care for our teeth in several ways. If you have a young kitten you could try to start brushing its teeth on a regular basis. Do not use big ones toothpaste! You could use the C.E.T. toothpastes which are quite well tolerated by cats. There is also a gel (Logic) which helps to prevent the build up of plaque on the teeth.

If you have an older cat that is not used to having its teeth brushed it may be impossible to start now. So you could try alternative ways to help prevent dental problems. You can buy yummy chews which help to reduce plaque and calculus build up (for example C.E.T. chews). Generally it may help if some part of our diet is given in the form of hard crunchy biscuits. So now you know..

Big Tommy had a turn on reception yesterday (he’s such a hit with the female big ones) and told me that all the big ones at the centre know about toothy problems so anyone can ask them for advice. I’ve noticed that big ones also like to eat hard biscuits with their tea but I never get offered one.

I will leave you on some purrrfect news.....the pretty one with the red hair tells me I can move to the re-homing section next week! I have lots of grooming to do as I will be moving to a new cabin (and I want to show the youngsters that us older girls can play with the best of them).

Love Jasmine xxx

Jasmine

Hello, my name is Jasmine. I have a lot of time on my paws, so thought you might like to hear what is new in my life?

I am 16 years old (but if any of those tom cats ask, I say I am eight as I can jump fences with the best of them).

A few weeks ago my life turned upside down.

I had a home by the sea, and spent my days watching those pesky seagulls out of the window. My owner let me sleep on her bed, and I dreamt of all those mice that I used to chase in the garden. Then one day I was rudely woken and put in that box thing. Once I had stopped meowing I realised that I had been taken on a journey far away from everything that I had known for the last sixteen years.... And so here I am at the Cats Protection.

My owner decided that things had changed at home and she could not look after me anymore. If I could cry I would have used up all the tissues! But life must go on, and I want to share my adventures & what happens to cats like me that need a new home.

Week 1

I have been taken to my own little ‘cabin’. It’s small but clean and I have the softest blanket I have ever felt. I like watching all the big ones going past. The radio is on and though I enjoy hearing familiar sounds, I cannot say the same about some of the big ones singing that accompanies it!

I feel shy today and do not want to leave my blanket. All these new sounds and smells have confused me.

A pretty big one came to see me; she looked at my paws. My feet have hurt for a long time now, it has made walking difficult.
She told me that my claws were overgrown and I must have an operation.

And now here I am, my ingrown claws have been snipped & the wounds on my pads have healed. They gave me special medicine so I went to sleep whilst they sorted it out. I can’t tell you what a relief it is. Big ones often don’t realise that when cats get old we need to have them clipped sometimes. They are so nice here, I told them about my sore teeth, and they are going to fix that too.

I am now glad that I am here, as they really know how to look after us pussycats!

Well I need to have a little nap now (it’s my favourite thing) so I will CATch up with you in a few days and let you know how my dental check goes.

Meet the Moggies!

Welcome to our MogBlog!

In the next few days, you will be able to follow one of our purrrfect cats during their stay with us while they wait for that special person to give them a new home.

About us:
The National Cats Adoption Centre opened in 2004, and at the time of building it was Europe’s largest cattery. It is set in 51 acres of the Ashdown Forest, a great place for walking and enjoying spectacular views over the Sussex countryside and known over the world as the 'home' of Winnie-the-Pooh.

At the NCAC approximately 150 cats arrive per month, and with its 202 pens, divided in 2 Homing Wings and other 5 sections not open to the public, the NCAC has up to 400 cats looking for new homes.

For further information, or if you would like to home the 'MogBlog' cat, please go to:
www.ncac.cats.org.uk or call 01825 741330

Come to our open day on Sunday 27th June & meet the Moggies!


Thank you for your support from everyone at the Cats Protection!