Altar Stones Lane Cattery

22/11/2024

Antifreeze spills and leaky engines are a lethal threat to our pets. Ethylene glycol, the main ingredient in antifreeze, is extremely toxic. Unfortunately, it is naturally sweet, which is why pets are tempted to drink it. As the weather continues to drop colder, please be extremely cautious of spills and leaks ❄️

Ethylene glycol is also found in car screen wash, brake fluid, radiator fluid and some garden water features. Even small amounts, if swallowed, is deadly as it causes permanent damage to the kidneys.

Symptoms of antifreeze poisoning in dogs and cats:
- Wobbliness and weakness
- Vomiting
- Low energy (lethargy)
- Drinking and weeing more to begin, and then less than normal
- Difficulty breathing or fast breathing
- Seizures (fits)
- Collapse

Sadly, antifreeze poisoning is usually fatal unless it’s treated extremely quickly. Call your vet immediately if you think your pet has come into contact with antifreeze - don't wait for symptoms to appear!⚠️

[Visual description: A ginger and white tabby cat walks by a car in the snow, looking to the ground. Text on the image reads: antifreeze warning.]

02/11/2024

We are starting our hunkering down process getting ready for the colder weather. .

23/09/2024

19/09/2024

Cheeky boys and girls who’ve stayed recently ❤️

13/09/2024

Our fantastic Fun Day & Show is this Sunday! 😍 We hope that you'll join us for an afternoon filled of fun and entertainment at Huncote Sports & Social Club.

The weather is looking perfect and there really is something for everyone! There will be seven fun rounds to enter in the dog show as well as an obstacle alley for your four-legged friend to see if they can complete it in the fastest time. 🐶

For a list of the rounds in the dog show and stallholders visit our website https://tinyurl.com/mryv4nnp

If you could bring cash that would really help us out, although we will have a couple of card machines on site.

Your support is really appreciated, events like these help us to support cats and dogs in need. We look forward to welcoming you on Sunday.🥰

26/06/2024

26/05/2024

A few photos of some recent lovelies that have now gone home.

24/05/2024

Our shop Bumbles Interiors at Belvoir Castle at the Engine yard, is open all bank holiday weekend including Monday.
We have beautiful items for your home. Please come along and see what the buzz is about 🐝

17/05/2024

We’ve received a lovely review from Ronnie’s carer. Thank you.
“Many thanks to Halina & Martin for looking after Mr Ronnie who has returned from his recent stay fat & fluffy. It’s reassuring to know he is safe and happy when we go away on holiday. Have been using Altar Stones for several years now and happy to recommend them. “

02/05/2024

I think tulips are the flower this year. I often see them out and about and they’re stunning. Here are some at the cattery ❤️

24/04/2024

A few more residents this morning. 😻😻

23/04/2024

Could you give a couple of hours each week to help with our weekly shopping?

This can be done at a time to suit you and involves buying certain food items every week and dropping them off at the food bank.

You'll be reimbursed the same week.

This is a vital part of our service as we buy most of the food that we hand out to those in need.

The occasional week off for holidays is fine but we are looking for someone that is reliable and can commit to doing this most weeks.

Please message us with any questions or if you are interested.

23/04/2024

Our beautiful guests this morning waiting for some after breakfast treats. ❤️