Culbin Cats

08/01/2024

I do not give Facebook or any company affiliated with Facebook permission to use my past and future photos, information, messages or posts.
With this statement, I inform Facebook that it is strictly forbidden to publish, copy, distribute or take any other action against me based on this profile and/or its contents. The violation of privacy can be punished by law.

23/08/2023

DO YOU STILL HAVE A CAT TRAP YOU BORROWED FROM ME LURKING IN YOUR SHED SOMEWHERE?

If so, could you please bring it back to me at the cattery ASAP. You will have seen my earlier post from this morning regarding the theft of one of my traps from Lidl carpark. I now only have the new one delivered yesterday afternoon but there are still more young cats (probably from the same litter) that I need to trap and get to safety. It would help enormously to have the two outstanding returns brought in to me quickly to prevent the youngsters being killed on the road while looking for food and shelter.

If you loaned the trap on to one of your contacts, then please ask them to either return to you, or return directly to me at the cattery.

Many thanks

23/08/2023

THIEVES!!!

What is wrong with people?

As you all know, in conjunction with running the cattery, I try to give something back and will trap, neuter, work on socialisation skills and rehome the 'graduates' to happy Forever Homes. This week I was asked to help catch a young cat who was hanging around Lidl carpark. I brought a cat trap and left it in the carpark bushes where the young cat was spotted. The trap was not set to give the young cat confidence it was safe to enter, until I was sure it was still returning for the turkey mince meal. One of the employees in Lidl was keeping an eye on the trap during the day.

The night before last the trap was stolen!

I despair of the honesty of some people. The trap cost me £75 three years ago. Previously I have loaned two good cat traps to assist people who have unfortunately not returned them or loaned them to others. I have now had to purchase another quickly (over £100 plus VAT plus £30 carriage to the cattery because it is a Highlands and Islands surcharge (don't get me started on THAT one****). Consequently should anyone want to borrow a cat trap in future I will have to charge a deposit.

And in the mean time, the young cat is getting more and more feral and in a worse case scenario could be killed trying to cross the road looking for food.

I AM CROSS!!!!!

29/07/2023

Chalet Space

The first available chalet in Culbin Cats is 22 August until 6 September. Then fully booked until 18 October. Busy times!

15/06/2023

SUMMER BOOKINGS FOR CULBIN CATS

The first free chalet for the cattery is:
Wednesday 2 August.

Everyone has been booking early for summer.

Many thanks

09/03/2023

Worth thinking about!

20/02/2023

!!Terms and Conditions!!

All animals accepted at the owner's risk.

No cat will be accepted unless proof of innoculation is furnished upon arrival unless this has been previously advised against by the owner's veterinarian. Please ensure your cat has been given de-fleaing & worming treatments before arrival at Culbin Cats. Should this not be possible Culbin Cats can provide these at cost.

If your cat, in any manner, becomes ill and requires veterinary attention Culbin Cats at its sole discretion is authorised to engage the services of its appointed veterinarian.

In the event of any unexpected health episodes while boarding at Culbin Cats, should the veterinarian advise that, for compassionate grounds, your cat is euthanised and you or your appointed representative are uncontactable delegated authority lies with Culbin Cats to agree to the veterinarian diagnosis.

In the event of persistent non-payment of boarding invoice (unless previously agreed by Culbin Cats), Culbin Cats retains the right to rehome the cat without reference to the owner.

03/02/2023

A LITTLE FRIDAY SMILE
... and one of the reasons I only post "public service" posts

Q: How many people does it take to change a lightbulb in a Facebook group?
• 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed.
• 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently.
• 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs.
• 17 purists who use candles and are offended by light bulb discussions.
• 6 to argue over whether it's 'lightbulb' or 'light bulb'.
• Another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid.
• 22 to tell THOSE 6 to stop being jackasses.
• 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is 'lamp'.
• 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that 'light bulb' is perfectly correct.
• 249 to post memes and gifs (several are of someone eating popcorn with the words added, “I’m just here for the comments.”)
• 19 to post that this page is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a light bulb page.
• 11 to defend the posting to this page saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant here.
• 12 to post F.
• 8 to ask what F means.
• 16 to post 'Following' but there's 3 dots at the top right that means you don't have to.
• 3 to say "can't share"
• 2 to reply "can't share from a closed group"
• 36 People to post pics of their own light bulbs.
• 15 People to post "I can't see S$%^!" and use their own light bulbs.
• 6 to report the post or PM an admin because someone said "f÷×$"
• 4 to say "Didn't we go through this already a short time ago?".
• 13 to say "Do a search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs".
• 1 to bring politics into the discussion by adding that (insert politician of choice) isn't the brightest bulb. This usually takes place within the first three comments.
• 50 more to get into personal attacks over their political views.
• 5 admins to ban the light bulb posters who took it all too seriously.
• 1 late arrival to comment on the original post 6 months later and start it all over again.......

01/02/2023

BEWARE!!!!!

These look just what would be ideal for every furbabe and owner to have quality time together. BUT.. this is a Chinese scam site. You will be robbed.👹

Now you can buy it 2nd item half price，5 colors available

20/12/2022

JUST HOW VISIBLE DO YOU MAKE YOUR FURBABE FEEL?

Since starting the cattery some 18+ years ago, I have been blessed to meet the most caring, compassionate & loving group of furservants possible. As a consequence of their home environment my furguests are the most sociable, polite, friendly & adaptable holiday makers possible who seemingly enjoy their dotty old Auntie Lynda spoiling them.
I also respect your privacy & security which is why I will not publish your furbabes holiday snaps on social media but will email you privately any incriminating photos of your furbabes funny, mad moments!
Anyone who visits here will also be aware of the rescues which arrive for whom I am the "Last Chance Hotel". These poor souls (currently 26) are the deaf, dumb, blind, old, terminal or abused; some who will never be completely recovered to be rehomed.
Abuse rears its ugly head in many ways.

I should like to share the Wisp's poignant story with you.

For the first four years of her life, Wisp was physically abused until she was rescued & rehomed at the age of 6 with an elderly lady. She was very slow to gain the confidence to trust her two-legged carer & had a loving home until the old lady died. She was then passed to a close relative of the old lady and suddenly Wisp became invisible! Although the barest of her physical needs were met (food & shelter) there were no vet checks, no kind words, no acknowledgement that she was even there for the next three years.
I was approached to take her by that relative who told me Wisp would be euthanised if someone wouldn't take her. Emotional blackmail or what! On the Transfer of Ownership form I asked the current owner to fill in the reason for parting with Wisp was "can't stand the smell of indoor cat"!
My heart breaks when I see this beautiful, damaged little soul who at 13 years old has been so bereft of the simplest & yet, most important gift we can give to any living creature no matter how many legs - acknowledgement, empathy and kindness.
So, please go & give your furbabe just five minutes every day when he/she feels it is the centre of your world - it costs nothing.

24/10/2022

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY TO KINTESSACK

Scottish & Southern Electricity are doing work on the lines tomorrow, so Kintessack will be without power from 09.00 until 14.00.

Anyone wanting to contact Culbin Cats during that period, please phone mobile :07724070528.

Many thanks

Lynda

23/06/2022

VOLUNTEER HELP WANTED

I am looking for a volunteer who could help during the busy summer months in the cattery for 1.5 hrs twice per week. I've finally admitted my SuperWoman days are over and I need assistance with the morning feeding and litter trays and cat cuddling.

As anyone who has visited the cattery knows, there are not only cats but two rescue pygmy goats and 15 rescue sheep who like to be petted and acknowledged.

Although all of my cash is committed to feeding/caring for feline guests and rescue animals, as a volunteer you will get volunteer rates if your furbaby wants to come to stay while you're on holiday.

Message me or phone 07724070528 if you are interested.

Many thanks

Lynda

18/01/2022

THE CATTERY WILL BE CLOSED TOMORROW FROM 10.00 - 12.00

I have an emergency run to my vet in Elgin with one of the Romanian furbabes. Worst case scenario I suspect I will have to leave her & collect her later but will keep you informed.

Sorry for any rearrangement of your plans this results in.😿

13/12/2021

We are still desperately short of funds for this appeal. Can you donate; even a small amount adds up, Please. I am due to collect all six furbabes from Perth next Tuesday and their new owners are aching to give these beautiful furbabes a loving , safe home.

My name is Lynda and I have a small cat rescue centre alongside my boa… Lynda Hughes needs your support for Help Corina to bring six cats to safety in the UK

08/12/2021

THIS WILL RESONATE WITH US ALL!

STRAY CAT RULES

Stray cats will not be fed.
Stray cats will not be fed anything except dry cat food
Stray cats will not be fed anything except dry cat food moistened with a little milk.
Stray cats will not be fed anything except dry cat food moistened with warm milk, yummy treats and leftover fish scraps.
Stray cats will not be encouraged to make this house their permanent residence.
Stray cats will not be petted, played with or picked up and cuddled unnecessarily.
Stray cats that are petted, played with or picked up and cuddled will absolutely not be given a name.
Stray cats with or without a name will not be allowed inside the house at any time.
Stray cats will not be allowed inside the house except at certain times.
Stray cats will not be allowed inside the house except on days ending in "y".
Stray cats allowed inside will not be permitted to jump up on or sharpen their claws on the furniture.
Stray cats will not be permitted to jump up on or sharpen claws on the really good furniture.
Stray cats will be permitted on all furniture but must sharpen claws on the new £158 sisal-rope cat scratching post with three perches and a hammock.
Stray cats will answer the call of nature outdoors in the sand.
Stray cats will answer the call of nature in the high impact plastic tray filled filled with Fresh 'n' Sweet kitty litter.
Stray cats will answer the call of nature in the hooded litter pan with a three-panel privacy screen with plenty of headroom.
Stray cats will sleep outside.
Stray cats will sleep in the garage.
Stray cats will sleep in the house.
Stray cats will sleep in a cardboard box lined with an old blanket.
Stray cats will sleep in the special Kitty-Komfort-Bed with non-allergenic lamb's wool pillow.
Stray cats will not be allowed to sleep in our bed.
Stray cats will not be allowed to sleep in our bed, except at the foot.
Stray cats will not be allowed to sleep in our bed under the covers.
Stray cats will not be allowed to sleep in our bed under the covers, except at the foot.

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09/09/2021

CAT FOOD POUCH RECYCLING

I've just received the following from Terracycle, so unfortunately we will all be back to our previous methods of recycling the mountains of used pouches. I have one consignment of pouches ready to send them and as from next week will not be accepting any more.

Hi Lynda,

Along with our brand partner Mars Petcare, we would like to thank everyone who signed up to the programme and worked hard to collect pet food pouches in their community for recycling.

Pet food pouches are made up of a complex mix of materials which are costly to separate and recycle. This is why you can’t put them in your normal local council recycling bin. We solve this issue by partnering with brands like Mars Petcare, who cover the costs of collecting, sorting and processing the waste

Unfortunately, Mars Petcare will no longer be sponsoring The Pet Food Recycling Programme and as such, their programme will be closing on Wednesday 1st December. However, Mars Petcare remains committed to the development of flexible plastic recycling infrastructure in the UK and for more information about other ways they recycle pet food pouches, click here.

With this in mind, please request your label(s) and send your last parcels of pet food pouches by Monday 15th November at the latest to make sure they arrive at our Material Recovery Facility in time and so that you receive your TerraCycle points.

Once again, thank you for your participation and don’t hesitate to ask us any questions you may have.

The TerraCycle Team

10/08/2021

In memory of a little beauty who came to me when her original owner died and was lucky enough to be adopted by Kate & Vicky. She was so loved and we are all devastated by her untimely departure from us all. Please consider honouring her memory too.

Hi everyone, As some of you already know, at the end of August we are setting off… Kate Butterby needs your support for 100 mile run in memory of Blossom

02/08/2021