Heronbank Cat Rescue

28/08/2025

WE NEED YOUR HELP 🙏

We have a cat in rescue. She needs a very special home.

She cannot and will not be touched, she will happily sit in the room with you, she will take food from you after Trust has been built.

She needs a special person who will respect her boundaries and respect her way of living. This could look like a farm placement with access to a house that she can have a wander around or a residential placement with lots of safe places to explore outside. She gets on with other cats and would prefer a companion.

Does this sound like something you can help with?

Please drop us a message and we wlll
Provide a full set up while she gets settled in and support while she gets used to her surroundings.

We hope that special person is reading this ❤️

20/08/2025

Why is cleaning your trap in between different cats important❓

DISEASE PREVENTION: Cats can carry and transmit various bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Thoroughly cleaning the trap after each use helps prevent the spread of diseases among the cats. You can use a diluted bleach solution or Rescue disinfectant. We also like to use vinegar to neutralize the scent. This minimizes the chances of cross-contamination between different cats, especially since feral cats might not have robust immune systems or may carry illnesses like FeLV.

REDUCES STRESS: A trap that still carries the scent of a previous cat can be alarming or stressful for a new cat approaching it. Cats are highly sensitive to smells, and a strong scent left by another cat might deter them from entering the trap. Cleaning the trap eliminates these residual odors, making it more appealing for the next cat to enter, and thus increasing the effectiveness of the trapping efforts.

HYGIENE: Cleaning the trap removes any urine, f***s, blood, or vomit that the previous cat might have left behind. This creates a more hygienic and comfortable environment for the next cat.

TRAP LONGEVITY: Regularly cleaning the traps removes debris and bodily fluids that can corrode the trap's material and shorten its lifespan.

Ensure that any materials used to line the bottom of the trap, like newspaper, cardboard or p*e pads are replaced with fresh, clean ones for each new cat.

17/08/2025

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Come join the staff and Mildred at Mirfield Show 🐮 We are raising money for Heronbank cat rescue and Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue!! Look forward to seeing you all and your dogs 🐶