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We are Cats Protection Leeds Cat Centre, the UK's largest cat welfare charity! Thanks for your interest in cat welfare, and Cats Protection’s work.
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We reserve the right to delete any of these types of comments, or ban any user who infringes these guidelines. This page isn't manned 24/7 – please don’t use it for urgent advice or requests. Please note that we are unable to give second opinions or specific advice on your cat's health or any change in behaviour observed. For medical problems consult your vet, for behaviour problems please consult your vet and then a suitability qualified behaviourist (http://www.apbc.org.uk/). If you would like to report a cat in distress please call the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999. Links to external content are not an endorsement.

23/06/2024

We are here and all set up in Gildersome with our table top sale! You will find us on the grassy area opposite The New Inn on Church Street and we will be here until around 3pm with some lovely pre-loved and handmade goods. Please do stop by and say Hello to Julia, Keely & Denise, and help support the cats and kittens of Leeds Cat Centre 😻

Our fab cat scarecrow, Henry, is also out on the Gildersome Scarecrow Trail, representing Leeds Cat Centre. If you’re joining the scarecrow trail today, we would love to see your photos of Henry is you spot him! 😸

☀️ The sun is out and it set to be a fantastic day so we hope to see you there! 💜🐱

22/06/2024

Tomorrow we are taking part in the Gildersome Scarecrow Trail. Our cat scarecrow Henry, a creation of one of our fab volunteers, will be out on display representing our centre, so why not take part in the trail and see if you can spot him! We would love to see your photos too! 😺

We also have a table top sale located on the grass opposite The New Inn on Church Street in Gildersome tomorrow from 10am. Please do stop to say Hello to some of our volunteers and help support the cats and kittens of Leeds Cat Centre. 😻

The weather is set to be lovely and we hope to see lots of you there! ☀️💜🐱

21/06/2024

She’s done it! Lula is officially in diabetic remission! ☀️ Lula found herself quite overweight, so has been on a journey of diet and lifestyle changes - and look how pleased she is with herself! 🥰 With the help of her dedicated foster family, Lula has reduced her weight gradually and the vet has given us the news we’ve all waited to hear - she’s no longer diabetic! ❤️

Lula is a very easy cat to love and is now looking for her forever home. 🏡

Her foster says she’s a dream to care for and just very laid back and easy going. She’ll need to continue her current diet once adopted and we think it would be better if she was the only cat in a home, so she isn’t tempted to pinch their tea. As much as Lula loves her food though - she loves fuss and cuddles above all else, so could live with children who are used to cats. To help continue her new found healthy lifestyle - Lula would like access to a garden or safe outdoor space to explore and relax in. 🪴

Despite Lula’s reduced size, she still has such a lot of love to go around - she’s such a sweet girl. We know the only reward Lula and her fosterer really want for this fantastic achievement - is a forever home for Lula. 🥇

🐾 If you could offer 13 year old Lula a loving home please complete her application form: https://www.cats.org.uk/findacatform/?b=420&ncid=21111

🐾 Find out more about Lula and the home she hopes to find on our website: https://www.cats.org.uk/leeds -21111

Thank you 🙏

20/06/2024

Some days, are great days and you can’t help but smile (a thankful smile!) ☀️ Even though our posts can’t always be positive when cats are abandoned or unwell, or we’re quickly running out of essential supplies…we’re ALWAYS so grateful for the kindness we receive from our supporters.

Just the other week this Amazon delivery arrived of litter trays which are already being used by our kittens. Yesterday we received this kind donation of food, litter and other supplies. Some people hand deliver them to our centre or our shops, others post them to us but ALL donations are so, so appreciated and go towards helping our cats. The Royal Canin food in this photo is currently whisking its way to our maternity corridor, to support an underweight Queen and another Mummy whose babies are currently weaning.

So from all of us - to everyone who’s supported us in the past or recently - we just wanted to say a great big thank you for everything you’ve done. You’ve made a genuine difference. ❤️🐱

19/06/2024

🚨 STRAY POST🚨
We are looking for information about this cat that was brought into the centre. We sadly have no information on this young female cat or what area she was found in.
If you have any information about this cat, then please get in touch as soon as possible via any of the following channels. Proof ownership will be required. All information will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence. Please quote reference 697155
✉️ [email protected]
📞 0300 012 1505
📥 Private Message Us
*Microchipping is compulsory by Law*

17/06/2024

We think it’s safe to say these two are now the best of friends and will be thick as thieves from here on out! 💕🐱 Following the update from kittens Love-Hewitt and Anniston a few weeks ago - here’s a little about how another of the ‘Jennifer theme named’ kittens Lawrence has been getting on. ❤️

As you can see in the photos - Lawrence (now Korky), now has a new big brother and best mate for life with Red, who was adopted from us in March last year 😊.

Their family told us,

“He's doing great.

I think it's safe to say that Red and Korky are now friends 🐈🐈‍⬛🥰

These two ADORE each other. Red has taught Korky how to climb curtains...so I now have TWO criminals.” 😂 - let’s hope noone has to make a ‘kittizens’ arrest!

Are these not some of the most adorable photos you’ve ever seen! ❤️ Thank you to Red and Korky’s family for sharing them with us and letting us know how quickly Korky settled in! 🏡

15/06/2024

Despite regular feeds, some of the Mum’s in our care are still a little underweight. 😢 Their kittens are true chunky monkeys and thriving ❤️ but sadly sometimes it can be at the expense of their Mummy’s overall condition.

We’ve found Royal Canin Mother and Baby cat can really help mother cats to regain their strength during nursing and support them to start gaining weight.

If anyone has any of this food that they no longer need, if you could please consider donating it to our Mum’s and babies we could start putting it to good use immediately. We’re sure there’d be empty cat bowls and appreciative faces all round! ☀️

🐾 It’s also on our Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1PQZO4G7F44T3?ref_=wl_share

Even if you’re not able to donate any food, please share this post for us in the hope we’ll reach as many people as possible.

🐱 Here are some of our current kittens who have had wonderful Mummies who have fed them around the clock and helped make them the happy, healthy kittens you see here. ❤️

Please note: some of the kittens in the photo have now been reserved. Some are available for adoption. If you’re looking for a kitten to join your family, please get in touch and we’ll send you an application form: [email protected]

Thank you 🙏

14/06/2024

Golden oldies, mature moggies, senior kittizens…whatever your chosen affectionate term is for cats advancing in age - older cats can be a great choice when adopting and can bring a lot of love and happiness to a home. ✨

In honour of the upcoming Mature Moggies day on 16th June - here’s a little more about all our more mature cats and the homes they hope to find:

🐾 9 year old Minnie sadly lost her owner - she’s a very affectionate gentle tabby and white girl who likes to use her paws as a spoon 😂 : https://www.cats.org.uk/findacatform/?b=420&ncid=22575

🐾 12 year old Kinder couldn’t be kinder - she’s a very friendly good natured cat with a true heart of gold (and a velvety black and white coat!) ❤️ : https://www.cats.org.uk/findacatform/?b=420&ncid=22592

🐾 Millie is celebrating her 14th birthday TODAY with us. She loves to curl up on your lap for cuddles and dreams of finding her forever home during her afternoon cat naps 🌈 : https://www.cats.org.uk/findacatform/?b=420&ncid=21962

🐾 Lula loves attention and always greets everyone with a welcoming miaow and a happy tail curl. She’s 13 years old and currently in a foster home. They think Lula is a lovely girl who will make a wonderful pet. In her photo she’s showing you her very best roly poly: https://www.cats.org.uk/findacatform/?b=420&ncid=21111

Happy Mature Moggies day (almost!) If you have a golden oldie - please share photos below - we’d love to see them! 🐱

With all these beautiful seniors in our care, we’re running very low on Proplan senior biscuits - so if anyone has any senior food that they’re able to donate please - the cats would very much appreciate it. It would make their day in fact! 🐱

🐾 This is our Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1PQZO4G7F44T3?ref_=wl_share

Thank you as always for your support - it means so much to us and even if you’re not able to donate some senior food, please share our post to help our cats reach as many people as possible. 🙏

12/06/2024

Millie will be celebrating her 14th birthday with us on Friday 🎂 - we dearly hoped she’d find a home in time so she could commemorate this milestone in a home to call her own.

Although Millie is a senior cat at almost 14, cats can live well into their teens and even 20s sometimes so she’s by no means old - she certainly is golden though! Her pretty tabby and white fur is super soft and when she knows you she’s a very affectionate, loving lady - with just the right amount of purrsonality. ❤️

We think she’d love a birthday party where she was the guest of honour - she’s an entirely different Queen of Sheba (of the cat food variety!) who likes to snooze on the chaise lounge of your lap and after a slice of catnip cake - maybe she could play pin the tail on the mousey to round off the evening in style. 🥳

Could you be the one to offer Millie the ultimate birthday present of a new home?

Please share her post to help us reach as many people as possible - we promised her we’d try our very best for such a special occasion. 🎁

🐾 Apply to adopt Millie by completing her online adoption form: https://www.cats.org.uk/findacatform/?b=420&ncid=21962

🐾 Find out more about Millie on her profile: https://www.cats.org.uk/leeds -21962

Thank you 🙏

12/06/2024

❗️ Due to unforeseen circumstances-we are currently closed for the foreseeable for any cat visits or adoptions ❗️

If you have an application in progress-or are scheduled to collect a cat-we will be in touch to reschedule. Please note-we are still accepting applications to adopt a cat-these will be processed as normal but we won’t be to facilitate a meet and greet until further notice.

Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.

11/06/2024

💜 On Saturday we hosted a little get together for many of our fantastic volunteers at Leeds Cat Centre, to say Thank You, and to round off Volunteers Week celebrations in style! 😺

30 of our volunteers joined us for the afternoon, including some of our Cat Care Volunteers, Fosterers, Fundraising and Transport Volunteers! And for those that couldn’t attend, we hope to see you next time! 💜🐱

We really couldn’t achieve all we do for so many cats that need our help, without the incredible support and kindness of our wonderful team of volunteer superstars. They go above and beyond for cats each and every day, year on year, and their dedication and commitment never ceases to amaze and inspire us all on a daily basis. And we really can’t Thank them enough for everything! 😻💜

10/06/2024

Can you remember tiny kittens Tiny and Buddy? When they arrived it was clear they were incredibly bonded so we were so pleased when they found a home together. Look at them today! Happy and healthy and having a wonderful time with their new family! ❤️

Now with their brand new names of Teddy and Mabel - here’s a little update on how they’ve been getting on since setting off for their forever home:

The update when they first went home:

“I just wanted to say thank you so much to all of your staff during our visit yesterday, they were so lovely with us and the kids absolutely loved their little pet packs ❤️

Teddy (Buddy) and Mabel (Tiny) have settled in so well, they have loved playing and have lots to explore and space to chase each other which seems to be their favourite thing to do! They have also been enjoying lots of cuddles, which we have loved.

After losing our beautiful cat Eric they have really helped to fill the hole he left and we are loving having little meows and purrs in the house again.

Thank you all again 🩷💙”

The update after a little time to settle:

‘They have settled in really well. We can't believe they have only been with us for 2 weeks, it feels like they have always been here. They still love to snuggle up together but have also been enjoying lots of cuddles with us! They love to sit on the back of the sofa enjoying the sun and watching the birds!

We can't wait to let them play outside in a couple of weeks but will definitely be investing in some bells for their collars (especially for Teddy)!

Thank you again to your volunteers who were there on the Saturday that we came to collect them, they were so helpful and the little goody bags for the children were much appreciated 🖤’

Thank you to their adopters for these gorgeous photos and updates - it’s always so special for us when we get to see our cats thriving in their new homes. 🏡

10/06/2024

By law from today, all pet cats aged at least 20 weeks old in England must be microchipped. This safe and effective procedure will significantly increase the chance of reuniting your cat with you if they go missing. Don’t risk a fine—get your cat chipped today. Learn more at www.cats.org.uk/microchipping 🐱💙

09/06/2024

⭐️ Volunteers Week 2024 ⭐️

On Day 7 of Volunteers Week we would like to introduce you another of our amazing volunteers, Julia. Julia is a Cat Care volunteer at our homing centre, as well as one of our fantastic Fundraising Volunteers! Julia has been volunteering with us for over 5 years now which is incredible! Here is what volunteering at Cats Protection means to Julia.. 🐱💜

“Cats have always been a part of my life, from early childhood to the present, I can’t remember a time without one (or more!). A few years ago I retired, and volunteering for Cats Protection seemed to be an obvious choice to fill in my spare time. My volunteering duties have enabled me to learn more about them, as well as helping to care for them before they are rehomed. I love going to the centre every week. I look forward to meeting the new cats and hearing about the ones who have found new homes. I’ve also made new friends and met a lot of people who all share my love of these beautiful animals. Being in such company has helped my mental health and well-being and I plan to continue volunteering as long as I am able.

During the last year I have become involved in fundraising for our centre. I like helping out at events in the community. It feels good to chat to the public about the work we do as well as raising much needed funds. There are quite a few events coming up this summer which I hope will be well attended. I’ve currently given myself the challenge of making a scarecrow cat for the local Scarecrow Festival!

I find we are well supported at the centre. We are given regular updates on how many cats have been rehomed including photos and accounts of how they are doing. We also get invited to get togethers and training, which give us the opportunity to meet other volunteers.

I have included a photo of myself with one of the cats I recently got to know at the centre. She is 13 year old Millie.

Julia.”

We really can’t Thank Julia, and all of our incredible volunteers enough, and their continued support and commitment truly means the world to us and the cats! 😻💜

Volunteers Week is a time to recognise, celebrate and say Thank You to all of our fantastic volunteers who help us to help so many cats towards better and brighter futures. We really couldn’t achieve all we do without the hard work, support and dedication of each and every volunteer, so THANK YOU! 😻

09/06/2024

⭐️ Volunteers Week 2024 ⭐️

Day 7 of Volunteers Week 2024 and we are introducing you to two more of our fantastic volunteers, and first up today is Hema! Hema joined us last year as a Cat Care Volunteer at our admissions site and will be celebrating 1 year of volunteering in a few months time which is amazing! Here is what volunteering with Cats Protection means to Hema.. 🐱💜

“After losing my beloved rescue cat when she reached the age of 17 years (adopted when aged 2), there felt there was something missing. Tia had become a big part of our family and the house felt very empty without her presence. However, I was not in a position to take on another pet and I really missed that genuine loving interaction with an animal.

I started volunteering with Cats Protection 9 months ago. I help out for a few hours with cleaning pens, washing up and socialising with the cats. I love having the opportunity to interact with a range of cats and kittens and having the contact with animals without the pressure of committing to having one at home. I always come away feeling satisfied with having helped with something meaningful and feeling uplifted by the company of those beautiful cats.”

We really can’t Thank Hema, and all of our incredible volunteers enough, and their continued support and commitment truly means the world to us and the cats! 😻💜

Volunteers Week is a time to recognise, celebrate and say Thank You to all of our fantastic volunteers who help us to help so many cats towards better and brighter futures. We really couldn’t achieve all we do without the hard work, support and dedication of each and every volunteer, so THANK YOU! 😻

08/06/2024

⭐️ Volunteers Week 2024 ⭐️

Continuing Day 6 of Volunteers Week, we would like to introduce you to another of our amazing volunteers, Abi! Abi is a Cat Care Volunteer at our homing centre, our Supporting Cat Ownership Volunteer, as well as helping out with enquiries! Abi has recently celebrated 5 Years of volunteering with us which is incredible! Here is what volunteering at Cats Protection means to Abi.. 🐱💜

“I’m Abi and I’ve been volunteering at Cats Protection for the past 5 years! I started volunteering after my cat, Vic, passed away - he inspired me to help cats in need!

I am a Cat Care Volunteer but also oversee the Supporting Cat Ownership Scheme, which aims to prevent owners experiencing problem behaviours with their cats from having to relinquish them, through providing regular support and advice.

The best part of volunteering is helping the cats who are very scared to grow in confidence, and eventually see them being adopted!

Volunteering has also allowed me to get into university, where I’m now studying a bachelor of science in canine and feline behaviour and welfare. I’m hoping to become a clinical animal behaviourist when I graduate next year!

I’d encourage anyone who has a true passion for cats to volunteer. Volunteering is incredibly rewarding and definitely worth doing if you’re wanting to start a career in the animal welfare sector.

At home I have a cat called Bob and a dog called Theo!”

We really can’t Thank Abi, and all of our incredible volunteers enough, and their continued support and commitment truly means the world to us and the cats! 😻💜

Volunteers Week is a time to recognise, celebrate and say Thank You to all of our fantastic volunteers who help us to help so many cats towards better and brighter futures. We really couldn’t achieve all we do without the hard work, support and dedication of each and every volunteer, so THANK YOU! 😻

08/06/2024

⭐️ Volunteers Week 2024 ⭐️

Day 6 of Volunteers Week 2024 and we are introducing you to two of our fantastic volunteers today, and first up is Karen! Karen joined us last month as a Cat Care Volunteer at our admissions unit and we are happy to welcome her to the team! Here is why Karen started volunteering with us.. 🐱💜

“I started volunteering with Cats Protection as I love cats and have had cats all my life. I currently have 4 cats of my own and wanted to help other cats find forever homes.

As a volunteer at the admissions site, we help clean the cats pens, including litter trays and complete updates on them. We help with the washing up of the cat bowls and with the laundry and cat bedding etc. The best part of my time is spent stroking, playing and fussing the cats. 🐈

I would highly recommend anyone to volunteer as it is a highly rewarding role and everyone is extremely welcoming and friendly 😊.”

We really can’t Thank Karen, and all of our incredible volunteers enough, and their continued support and commitment truly means the world to us and the cats! 😻💜

Volunteers Week is a time to recognise, celebrate and say Thank You to all of our fantastic volunteers who help us to help so many cats towards better and brighter futures. We really couldn’t achieve all we do without the hard work, support and dedication of each and every volunteer, so THANK YOU! 😻

07/06/2024

⭐️ Volunteers Week 2024 ⭐️

Day 5 of Volunteers Week and we are introducing you to one of our amazing volunteers, Natalie! Natalie is a Cat Care Volunteer at our homing centre and has been volunteering with for almost 6 years now which is incredible! Here is why Natalie joined the team and what volunteering means to her.. 🐱💜

“I’ve had the priviledge of Volunteering with Cats Protection Leeds for nearly 6 years now and during that time I’ve enjoyed everything about the experience!

There is nothing I look forward to more in my week than coming to the centre on a Saturday, spending time with the team and helping Cats feel loved, comfortable and ultimately find their forever home that they so well deserve.

Over my years volunteering I’ve been warmly welcomed by everyone at the Leeds centre and I would encourage anyone thinking about volunteering to try it out as you can gain so much from the experience and really give back to animals in need.

It’s lovely to feel like you’re part of an extended family who have shared values in caring deeply for animals and helping make the world a better place for Cats each and every day. I look forward to many more years spending my Saturdays like this!”

We really can’t Thank Natalie, and all of our incredible volunteers enough, and their continued support and commitment truly means the world to us and the cats! 😻💜

Volunteers Week is a time to recognise, celebrate and say Thank You to all of our fantastic volunteers who help us to help so many cats towards better and brighter futures. We really couldn’t achieve all we do without the hard work, support and dedication of each and every volunteer, so THANK YOU! 😻

07/06/2024

🚨Stray Post 🚨
We are looking for information about these two kittens who had been handed into a vets in Garforth, they are approximately 6 weeks old.

If you have any information about these kittens, then please get in touch as soon as possible via any of the following channels. Proof ownership will be required. All information will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence. Please quote reference 695692
✉️ [email protected]
📞 0300 012 1505
📥 Private Message Us
*Microchipping is compulsory by Law from 10th June*

06/06/2024

⭐️ Volunteers Week 2024 ⭐️

Day 4 of Volunteers Week and we are introducing you to another of our fantastic volunteers, Vicki! Vicki helps out as a Cat Care Volunteer at our homing centre, as well as offering help with transport when she can. Here is why Vicki joined the team and what volunteering means to her. 🐱💜

“I reached out to volunteer at Cats Protection as I am a huge cat lover and I was dedicating a lot of my time to try and help cats where ever I could on social media etc. I felt it would be great to dedicate some more time to help Support Cats Protection wherever I could. I really value and see how much Cats Protection help cats have a much happier life, as well as helping people in difficult circumstances to be able to support their pets etc.

Volunteering at Cats Protection also really helped my mental health! Lots of cuddles with beautiful cats and seeing some very happy endings for cats that you create a bond with really is so rewarding!

Sometimes you fall in love with certain cats and it’s amazing to see the happy endings. I had a couple of those myself, including Mr Pie - my all time favourite boy! I would have taken him in a heartbeat if I didn’t have my own cats. Sloanie and Bear were also favourites of mine. I was volunteering the day they arrived and seeing how timid they were initially, then slowly coming out of their shells over the weeks and eventually sitting on my lap was lovely to see! I was also volunteering the day they were collected by their new owners. There were LOTS of happy tears from everyone that day ❤️.

I have met some amazing people and cats through volunteering with Cats Protection and I look forward to dedicating more of my time.”

We really can’t Thank Vicki, and all of our incredible volunteers enough, and their continued support and commitment truly means the world to us and the cats! 😻💜

Volunteers Week is a time to recognise, celebrate and say Thank You to all of our fantastic volunteers who help us to help so many cats towards better and brighter futures. We really couldn’t achieve all we do without the hard work, support and dedication of each and every volunteer, so THANK YOU! 😻

06/06/2024

Attention cat lovers! ⏰
We’re counting down… It’s not long until compulsory microchipping for all pet cats in England comes into effect on 10 June. Spread the word to help us prepare as many cat owners as possible. Find out about Microchipping on our website: www.cats.org.uk/microchipping

05/06/2024

⭐️ Volunteers Week 2024 ⭐️

Day 3 of Volunteers Week 2024 and we are introducing you to another of our amazing volunteers, Jenny! Jenny volunteers at our admissions unit and often kindly offers to volunteer extra days to help out when she can. Jenny has also just recently celebrated 1 Year of Volunteering with us! Here is what volunteering means to Jenny.. 🐱💜

“I started volunteering after my cat unexpectedly died. I couldn't face getting a new cat but desperately needed some cat time and cuddles! I saw the opportunity to volunteer and went for it. I was nervous at first, thinking I'd get too attached to each one and never want to let any of them leave. But thankfully there is such a high number of cats being rehomed, I barely have the chance to become too attached!

I have loved every second of volunteering - yes even cleaning the bowls and litter trays! It has been wonderful coming in every other week for the past year and meeting all the staff and volunteers (and cats obviously). Everyone is great to work with and there is such a variety of things to do and little cat personalities to meet. From the very confident, to the very nervous, to the more independent! Learning about different personalities and how to help each one get the best out of their experience in care has been invaluable. The training and other opportunities have been extensive also. I often go in to work on Mondays and show off some of the cats I've had the pleasure of spending time with, with my colleagues.

I think volunteering has given me something to look forward to, an opportunity to care for some really amazing animals, and the chance to meet some fabulous people. The wonderful emails we get each month with updates from the cats' new families really help you understand the impact you have had. And knowing how many have been given a fresh start and a happy home is a truly heartwarming feeling. I could not recommend it enough.”

We really can’t Thank Jenny, and all of our incredible volunteers enough, and their continued support and commitment truly means the world to us and the cats! 😻💜

Volunteers Week is a time to recognise, celebrate and say Thank You to all of our fantastic volunteers who help us to help so many cats towards better and brighter futures. We really couldn’t achieve all we do without the hard work, support and dedication of each and every volunteer, so THANK YOU! 😻

04/06/2024

⭐️ Volunteers Week 2024 ⭐️

On Day 2 of Volunteers Week and we are introducing you to one of our amazing volunteers, Steph, who has been volunteering with us for 2 years now! Steph is a Cat Care Volunteer at our admissions site, whilst also kindly offering to help with transport when she can. Here is why Steph joined the team and what volunteering with Cats Protection means to her.. 🐱💜

“Prior to taking voluntary redundancy and early retirement in 2022 I considered how I would fill my time once I had retired. My daughter, who had recently adopted a cat from Cats Protection at Gildersome suggested I volunteer there, and given that I absolutely adore cats and had always had at least two since I left home 35 years before, it seemed like an obvious solution.

I was initially hesitant as I thought volunteering would mean front line fund raising, I’m not a sales person, but she assured me they had volunteers looking after the cats.

A quick visit to the CP website showed a vacancy as a cat carer at the admissions centre in Leeds and I applied. Just a couple of weeks later I joined the team and was well and truly hooked.

My role is to help the staff with cat caring duties such as pen cleans, washing and cleaning bowls and litter trays and last, but definitely not least, socialising our wonderful cats in care. This can be anything from sitting quietly and talking to scared cats to playing with and cuddling those feeling more confident. Very different from my former paid role as a broadband product manager.

It is genuinely the most rewarding thing I have done and I love my time helping. I also had the most amazing opportunity to adopt another cat to our home who is the most perfect fit. Without the opportunity to learn about cat behaviour and spend time with so many cats with diverse personalities, I may have missed out on welcoming Dylan, our new addition, home.

I would strongly recommend anyone who loves cats and has a few hours a week to spare and wants to make new friends (human and feline) joins us.

Steph.”

We really can’t Thank Steph, and all of our incredible volunteers enough, and their continued support and commitment truly means the world to us and the cats! 😻💜

Volunteers Week is a time to recognise, celebrate and say Thank You to all of our fantastic volunteers who help us to help so many cats towards better and brighter futures. We really couldn’t achieve all we do without the hard work, support and dedication of each and every volunteer, so THANK YOU! 😻

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Gildersome Lane
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Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	11am - 3pm
Friday	11am - 3pm
Saturday	11am - 3pm
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Pumpkin has been really struggling in the cattery 😢 she’s so sad and just hides in her fort. Sadly her fosterers are away for Christmas, so she spent today feeling so lost and alone in the cattery. Of course we tried to keep her company and visited her but she doesn’t like the comings and goings of cattery life and longs to find a quiet home with no other pets. 🏡 We were so lucky to find her a foster home where she felt immediately at ease and came out to explore. She loved being stroked and even played! It was like seeing a different cat on the daily catch up videos! 🥹 Although no cats will be going home after today until the new year - we are still accepting applications for cats and kittens currently on the website. We will also still be contacting successful applicants to book in meetings with your chosen cats. 🐱❤️ Although Pumpkin will be going into another foster home, we couldn’t make her wait a second longer than necessary to find her a family to love her. If you could offer pretty Pumpkin a space in your home (on your sofa to be more precise!) and of course your heart ❤️ - please apply to adopt her so she never has to feel the way she did today in the cattery. 😢 The first few photos are in her foster home and the third photo is her in the cattery today. Please look in the comments for videos showing how different she interacts in a home environment. ✨ 🐾 Apply to adopt Pumpkin via her website profile: https://www.cats.org.uk/gildersome/adopt-a-cat/?cid=382667&form=a 🐾 Find out more about the patch Pumpkin’s hoping to find on our website: https://www.cats.org.uk/gildersome/adopt-a-cat/?cid=382667 Thank you 🐱💝

Reese finds the cattery a scary place. 😢 She’s only a year old and came from a house with many other cats and struggled to adjust to her surroundings. When she first arrived she would hide to try to make herself invisible. 😢 Since being on her personalised desensitisation programme at the centre, we’ve definitely seen her relax - but what she really needs is a stable home environment where she can truly decompress and feel secure. ❤️ Despite how scared she’s been, Reese isn’t aggressive and will allow her trusted humans to stroke her. She’s even started to close her eyes and relax into her cuddles. The way to Reese’s heart is definitely through food - she’s a big foodie and loves to be hand fed ❤️ her little eyes light up when she moves her head towards you to come for food. Reese also takes comfort from other cats, so may be able to live with an understanding cat who can teach her the world isn’t such a scary place. 🐱 As Reese is shy, we think she’d be best suited to a home with adults or older teenagers who are happy to let Reese find her paws gradually. It may take her a little while to feel truly comfortable and at home in a new place - so a household that is fairly quiet with no dogs would suit her best. Could you offer little Reese a safe place to call home? 🏡 🐾 Apply to adopt Reese here: https://www.cats.org.uk/gildersome/adopt-a-cat?cid=369347&form=a 🐾 Reese’s online profile: https://www.cats.org.uk/gildersome/adopt-a-cat?cid=369347

Gilbert brings his own brand of ginger sunshine to every day. ☀️ As you can see he LOVES a cuddle - he’s confident and affectionate and enjoys a good fuss! ♥️ He’s been with us a little while now and has become a firm favourite with staff and volunteers. We’ll miss him dearly when he goes home - but he’s 12 now, so we’d love for him to be happy and settled in a home as he enters his retirement years. ❤️ As you can see from the video - Gilbert doesn’t believe he’s a day over 7, he’s light on his feet and loves to rub up against you to let you know he wants to be friends. He knows that “it’s love that makes the world go round”. ❤️ He’s a true ginger gentleman and will make someone a wonderful companion. He just needs someone to take a chance on him. 🐱 Could he be the Gilbert to your Sullivan? 🐾 Application form to adopt Gilbert: https://www.cats.org.uk/gildersome/adopt-a-cat?cid=360714&form=a 🐾 Find out more about the home Gilbert is hoping to find here: https://www.cats.org.uk/gildersome/adopt-a-cat?cid=360714 Thank you, 🐱

Happy Valentines Day from all of us! 💘 These are our very best loving poses, complete with come chat to me eyes! 📸 If you have a cat, we’d love to see your photos of when you first met, or the first time you fell in love with them (and had a feeling you’d be together forever).❤️ Please share them in the comments below and help our lonely hearts in the Cats Protection cattery today get that warm fuzzy feeling! 💝 🐾 If you’re looking for a special feline, all our cats available for adoption can be found on our website: https://www.cats.org.uk/gildersome/adopt-a-cat-page

You’ve got to be ‘kitten’ me! Too cute for words. ❤️🐱 Over the festive period we welcomed an ADDITIONAL 19 KITTENS and their Mum’s that needed our help to the centre. We will always help cats if we have the capacity to do so - but it has meant a massive increase in the amount of kitten food we have needed to use lately and we’re running really low. 😢 We have had some kind donations of both Whiskas and Felix kitten wet food recently and we’re so grateful but it’s almost gone already. 😢 We use Felix and Whiskas most often but are very appreciative of all brands. If you have any that you’re able to donate or have sent to us please it really would mean such a lot to the babies and families in our care to have full tummies as well as a soft safe place to thrive. ❤️ Our address is: Gildersome Lane Gildersome Leeds LS27 7BN 🐱 We also have an Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1PQZO4G7F44T3/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1?_encoding=UTF8&type=wishlist&fbclid=IwAR39esKUyhYdsPJxeVyk9Gr9fZNQRV_yJ7pGKB7NbhZ5hBtd14epRtw7sBk Thank you. 🐾 Please Note: these kittens are not yet available for adoption, please keep checking our website as new cats and kittens are added regularly: https://www.cats.org.uk/gildersome/adopt-a-cat

First snuggles with Savanna. ❤️

Savanna gave the team such a special Christmas gift this morning ✨❤️ she came straight out for snuggles and seemed to enjoy every minute. She’s finally feeling relaxed and content - and it’s so special to see her transformation. We hope the cattery finally #feelslikehome to her until her special someone applies to adopt her. 🤞🏻 🐾 You can find out more about her and apply to adopt her here: https://www.cats.org.uk/gildersome/adopt-a-cat?cid=355232

We're all set up and ready to help you Treat your cat for Christmas. 🎄 Join us from 12-3 today in the cattery. Browsing will be on a first come, first served basis. Please note, you may be asked to wait to limit numbers within the cattery.

The magical moment when Soren finally felt fully relaxed and nestled into a knee! ❤️ We’re so proud of you beautiful boy! 🔗 https://www.cats.org.uk/gildersome/adopt-a-cat?cid=345225

It started with a hiss 😘…When Hotchpotch first arrived she was trembling and so, so frightened of her new surroundings. She spent most of her time hiding. Thankfully one of our fantastic fosterers helped her fall in love with humans again and start to trust. Lots of love and reassurance and helped her forget all her worries and look at her now! She’s so affectionate and loving - instead of hiding, she spends her days purring and head bumping her favourite humans! ❤️ Do you have a quiet home with no other pets where Hotchpotch can continue to come out of her shell in her own time? She’s the sweetest girl - she just needs someone to take a chance on her. Whoever adopts her will be very lucky indeed! She hopes it’s not long before she’s happy and settled in a new home like her sister Iris. ❤️ 🐾 Find out more about Hotchpotch here: https://www.cats.org.uk/adopt-a-cat/find-a-cat?id=343042 🐾 You can apply to adopt her here: https://www.cats.org.uk/gildersome/adopt-a-cat?cid=343042&form=a

BEWARE! Don’t try this at home! 🚨 Spotty is a very gentle cat. He's also a (fairly!) rare tummy-tickle loving boy - and gets so relaxed he even tries to multi task and play whilst he purrs! 🧶 If a cat shows you their tummy - they’re trusting you with one of their most exposed poses. Not all cats take kindly to a tummy rub while laying on their back - and may take steps to remove your hand from that area! 🐱 Happily, Spotty now trusts our team implicitly and is more than happy to enjoy a tummy tickle (or three!) If you’re looking for an affectionate, laid back boy with lots of love to offer - please consider adopting Spotty. He can’t wait to meet you and show you his fluffy tummy! ❤️ 🐾 You can see more photos of Spotty here and apply to adopt him using the button at the bottom of his page: https://www.cats.org.uk/gildersome/adopt-a-cat?cid=332946 🐾 You can find out more about cat behaviour in this handy guide with lots of tips to support you and your cat:https://www.cats.org.uk/media/10709/vet-7147-behaviour-guide-21-digital.pdf

As its #whiskerswednesday we wanted to share with you just how stunning our gorgeous girl Whiskas is 😻 check out her long spectacular whiskers! Fun fact 🧐 : Cats typically have 24 mystacial whiskers — 12 on each cheek, arranged in four horizontal rows of three. While some cats can have more than 24, the total number should always be even. It's important that the whiskers are distributed symmetrically on either side of its face so that the cat can get an accurate read of its environment. Share photos of your felines fabulous whiskers in the comments! 📸😻

Christmas 2021 Raffle

A huge big thank you to everyone who participated in our Christmas Raffle! We managed to raise over £450 in donations, which will all go directly to the cats. We are so grateful to you all, and are please to announce the winners in our short video! From the Cats currently in care and the entire team, thank you and have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎅🏼🎄🐾

Everyone meet the lovely Flapjack! Unfortunately, Flapjack is still not reserved and is patiently waiting for her new home. This is her today during morning pen cleaning. As you can see, she is a lovely, affectionate girl who loves a good stroke and a shoulder to sit on! She will need a home where she is the only pet as she would like all of the attention for herself. If you feel like you have the right home for Flapjack, please apply using the link below. https://www.cats.org.uk/gildersome/adopt-a-cat?cid=317863

Volunteering for Cats Protection Gildersome

Today is International Volunteers day! 😻🥳 At Gildersome Cats Protection we couldn't do what we do without our dedicated volunteers. From helping us to care for the cats, clean litter trays, play with kittens, sit quietly with the scared shy cats, help with paperwork, fundraising, baking cakes, fostering cats the list is endless.... We are truly grateful 🙏 💗 here is a video to explain a little more about volunteering at Cats Protection Gildersome 😻

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