Berkshire Cat Centre

16/08/2024

MISSING
Felix has gone missing from his home at The Lodge, London Rd. Newbury. He is 3yrs old, neutered and microchipped and was last seen on Sunday 11th August
Please check sheds, garages and outbuildings and if you see him or have any information please get in touch. Many thanks.

15/08/2024

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12/08/2024

Hi lovely people

Ted is still missing and his owners think he may have been taken in by someone as there have been no sightings whatsoever.
If you have any information, please let us know. Many thanks.

11/08/2024

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11/08/2024

Looking after a disabled cat or considering adopting one? Here’s our guide to caring for them.
https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/health/disabled-cats

10/08/2024

UPDATE Reunited with owner. 🐾
Does anyone recognise this lovely cat who has been hanging around a garden in Sandown Way RG14 for the last week? The cat is not microchipped.
If you have any information, please let us know. Many thanks.

09/08/2024

Urgent Appeal For Kitten Food
Kitten Season is in full swing and we're running low on wet kitten food.
If you can spare a moment to help us out, we've added it to our Amazon wishlist, link below.
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Thank you.

08/08/2024

Currently in Care at Falkland Vets.
Male kitten found on Homestraight, by the racecourse. Not neutered and no microchip. Estimated to be 4-6 months old. Brought in to the vets last weekend. Please call Falkland vets on 01635 46565 or our centre on 01635 200111. Thank you.

08/08/2024

Does anyone recognise this cat?
This Tabby, neutered male cat was hanging around Dickens Walk and then taken to Falkland Vets. He has been hanging around that area for quite sometime. Very affectionate, lovely cat, although he has been making a nuisance of himself in the area found with other cats. If anyone has any information please contact Falkland vet on 01635 46565 or our centre on 01635 200111.

07/08/2024

Join us to felt personalised jewellery of your favourite cat!

Join us to felt personalised jewellery of your favourite cat! Make your own brooch, earrings and pendant with our needle felting craftalong.

06/08/2024

Would you like to be at the heart of helping to raise funds for the vital supplies needed for cats and kittens in our care?

Are you looking for a rewarding and fun volunteer role?

Our Fundraising Events Organisers use their passion for cats and people by helping plan and deliver events such as our Centre Open Days and Christmas Bazaars. If you would love to help cats, have good organisational skills and would enjoy being part of a friendly team, this could be just the volunteering role for you!
Please contact Andrea for a chat and an application form at: [email protected] or call on 01635 200111

06/08/2024

It's Toola's birthday!
Much like our monarch, she has two birthdays, one is her official birthday as recorded with the microchip database (today), the other is her real birthday which can only be estimated.
As many of you know Toola is our feral, working cat who lives on site keeping the rodent population in check.

So what IS a feral cat, and how are they different from stray cats?

Stray cat
Stray cats are socialised domestic cats who don't - or don't appear - to have an owner. Be wary; even if they 'stray' they might be a neighbourhood cat who's worked out that if they look hungry they can bag themselves a second meal!

Feral cat
Feral cats are the same species of cat as our pet cats, but are not socialised to humans or the domestic environment. This means they behave like wild animals.
You can find out more by visiting the Cats Protection website here:
https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/lost-found-and-feral-cats/feral-cat

What makes a cat feral?
Cats learn what is normal at a very young age, during what is known as a 'socialisation period.' Between the ages of two to six weeks, kittens can learn to enjoy human contact, forming a bond and becoming great pets.

Feral cats are usually the offspring of stray, feral or abandoned cats and have missed out on this early experience, making them likely to be wary of humans.

In Toola's case, she came in to Berkshire Cat Centre with young kittens whom we were able to socialise and rehome, but Toola found being indoors and around people VERY stressful indeed. In these cases we look for homes on farms, at stables, or garden nurseries, where the cat can live an outside life while still being cared for with a regular food supply and medical care if needed. As we had a significant rodent population here, Toola was able to stay with us.

Feral cats, or those born wild, are equally protected in law as domestic cats and are more susceptible to disease. Simply removing feral cats isn't a long-term solution - a new colony will often move in.
The best option is to neuter all of the feral cats within as short a time frame as possible, reducing the size of the colony.

Part of our work at Berkshire Cat Centre is helping to control feral colonies by neutering where and when we can. If you would like to make a donation to help us, visit https://www.cats.org.uk/donate?b=374

05/08/2024

The Olympic Games are in full swing! What ‘sport’ would your cat win a gold medal in? 🥇

05/08/2024

MISSING
Please look out for little Ron who has not been seen since Tuesday 30th July. It’s unlikely he’ll let you stroke him but if anyone sees him please get in touch as his owners just want to know he’s okay and then figure out how to get him home. He's missing from Spring Gardens RG20 area in Newbury and his owners hope he’s not gone far, but his sister was run over a few weeks ago and they're worried he’s gone looking for her 😞
Please check sheds, garages and outbuildings and if you see him or have any information, please let us know. Many thanks.

05/08/2024

Summer holidays are here (for some)! You might have some lovely trips planned but your fluffy family member will need some looking after while you’re away. Our cat sitter checklist is here to help: http://spr.ly/CatSitterChecklist 🏖️

05/08/2024

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03/08/2024

Dates for your diary.
The dates for our next two jumble sales are Saturday 28rd September and Saturday 30th November from 11.30am.
Thatcham Catholic Hall, Bath Road.
High quality bargains available - clothes (including selected items on hangers), books, CDs/DVDs, shoes, children’s toys, jigsaws, framed pictures, glassware, curtains, bedding and a very large selection of bric-a-brac!
Refreshments available.
Admission – £1
Donations welcome at the Newbury Adoption Centre in advance.
Or at the Catholic Hall between 9.00 – 10:30am on the day only.

03/08/2024

Good News Adoption Story
Meet Tinkerbell, a friendly cat who loves affection and is a great family cat. Tinkerbell came into Cats Protection’s care back in March, as her owners' circumstances changed, and they could no longer afford to keep her. Tinkerbell did have hyperthyroidism, so she underwent surgery to treat this and has had no issues since.
Initially, she was rehomed to a young family, but unfortunately this did not work out for Tinkerbell, as the daughter developed a cat allergy. However, a lovely new family came into Tinkerbell’s world.
Tinkerbell has settled in beautifully and her new owners have sent in regular updates with photos and a video of Tinkerbell playing. The introductions with the family’s existing cat and dog are going well.
Well done Tinkerbell and family.

03/08/2024

Does anyone recognise this cat.
This cat has been turning up in a garden in Long Grove, Upper Bucklebury for the last six weeks. This is all the information we have. Believed to be a stray and not feral. Please contact the centre with information on 01635 200111. Thank you.

03/08/2024

Appeal for Soft Toys

We are in need of some soft toys for our Open Day on 15th September. If you have any soft toys that are in good condition and need a new home, we are happy to have them. Please drop them at the centre in Curridge, Thatcham at your convenience. Thank you.

02/08/2024

Does anyone recognise this little cat who is making itself known in a garden in East Garston RG17 7EU.
If you have any information, please let us know. Many thanks.

01/08/2024

Just like us, our cats can be affected by warmer weather. While they may enjoy lying in sunny spots, there is such a thing as too warm – even for a cat!
Find out how to keep your cat cool below.

Although many cats love to soak in the sunshine in warm weather, you should make sure that you keep your cat safe from the sun. Find out more.

30/07/2024

We are currently experiencing an issue with the phonelines at Newbury Cats Protection Adoption Centre.
If you need to contact us here at Newbury, please email us on [email protected]
Many thanks

21/07/2024

Can anyone help us locate this cat’s owner/s?
Currently in our care but was originally taken to Donnington Grove vets. The cat is microchipped, and every attempt has been made to contact the owner/s but with no response yet.
The cat was found in the Donnington Heights area. Please contact the centre with any information which will help us locate the owner, either to return the cat to them or to get their permission to rehome. Thank you. 01635 200111.

19/07/2024

**Update - Fifi has returned home**
Missing Missing from Newbury Business Park/ London Road Newbury.
please look out for Fifi, who has just turned 1 year old.
Fifi is quite tall a little bit skinny, long tail, pink nose, and has a mark on his nose too. He has a little bit of grey fur on his body, he does not like a lot of noise, very big eyes too. He has been gone for 48 hours
Please check in sheds, garages and outbuildings and if you see him or have any information, please let us know. Many thanks.

19/07/2024

**Reunited with owners**
Does anyone recognise or have any information about this little female cat?
She was taken to a vet after being attacked by a dog in Cromwell Rd. Newbury. She is not microchipped.
If you have any information, please get in touch. Many thanks.

Please note: This little cat is female and unfortunately is not Ted.

18/07/2024

UPDATE: Good news! The cat has reappeared in the garden wearing a collar so she has an owner and is not lost or stray. Thank you all for sharing.

Does anyone recognise this lovely cat who is appearing regularly in a garden in the Beancroft Rd. area of Newbury. RG19 3XS?
We're trying to establish whether she(?) is stray or has an owner.
Many thanks.

18/07/2024

***MISSING***
Ted is still missing with no sightings.
His owners feel he is definitely trapped somewhere.
Target area is Enborne end of Craven Road, Parsons Close, Green Lane, Clifton Road.
Please, please check in sheds, garages, or anywhere where he might be. Also if you have neighbours in those areas who may not see this, please speak to them and ask them to check.
Many thanks.

17/07/2024

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14/07/2024

Are your cats' microchip details up to date?

It's something that can easily be overlooked but if you move, change your email address or phone number, make sure you update the microchip database they are registered with.

If your cat is found, a vet or rescue could be trying to contact you.

Even if your cat is not 'lost' they can wander and be believed to be stray. Having up to date details means they can be identified, and you can be contacted if they are taken to a vet or rescue centre (you may also get an interesting insight as to where they go as part of their day!)

If you haven't got your cats' microchip number you can contact your vet to find out if they have a record of it or ask them to scan your cat to find it.

Visit our website:
https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/neutering-and-vaccinations/microchipping-your-cat
for more information on all things microchip.