Boote Home for Cats

19/08/2024

** thank you for the amazing response so far. We would like kitten food, wood litter & adult pouches.
Our bank details are Boote Home for Cats 09-01-55
81726707 (business account)
Our PayPal is [email protected]
If you would are interested in fostering please call our number in 0151 228 4336 & leave a message. The volunteer application forms are on our website**
24 hours. 22 kittens. 4 cats. Cost? £5,000+. It’s never-ending.

Friday and Saturday last week saw a record-breaking deluge of kittens and cats needing sanctuary at the Boote Home, bringing with them the usual headaches: first, where to put them and, as the weeks go by, how to pay for their care.

On Friday, 4 four-month old kittens were brought to the door, crawling with fleas. The owner was moving abroad. So we found a corner for them. They needed help.

That night Eliza-Jayne gave birth to 5 kittens. This gorgeous, tiny tabby and white girl was brought in via Cats Protection a few days ago after she was abandoned, heavily pregnant, when her owners moved and the landlord actually forbade the new tenants to feed her and her first litter of kittens.

By Saturday morning it was beautiful Cream Beauty’s turn. Massively pregnant, she proudly produced 6 kittens, lovingly supported by a volunteer as her birth partner. Cream was obviously expecting when she was heartlessly dumped outside the rescue in a tiny, urine-soaked carrier, her fur so stained and filthy she had to be bathed on admission.

We were still counting these unexpectedly big litters of kittens when the bell rang. A family could not keep a mother, her 4 four-week old kittens and their father. Oddly, they could not explain why. If Boote could not take them instantly, the cats would be thrown onto the street! Our choice! But of course we had no choice. We took the 6 of them in, fleas, eczema and all.
We then had a very poorly mum cat with five 2 week old kittens brought to the door. The mum had no milk left, the kittens were dying, a very distressing situation for our volunteers. Thank goodness we got some formula and Penny one of our volunteers was asked could she possibly hand rear. The kittens all took to the bottle & mum is much calmer.

Luckily, everyone is doing well. They all have clean beds, clean trays and lots of food and love. But this is just the beginning of their story. Simply caring for this one-day feline deluge will cost nearly £4,000 in vet’s bills alone for vaccinations, neutering and chipping for all 26 cats, even with our lovely vet’s generous discount. Worming, de-fleaing and massive amounts of food, food and more food for nursing mums and growing kittens will bump the bill up even more.

Tragically, every rescue is suffering in the same way: always full, always desperately picking up the pieces of humans’ thoughtlessness, carelessness, cruelty and neglect, always wondering how to give cats the best care on an ever-shortening shoestring.

We hate to ask, but if anyone can help us to care for these tiny, furry innocents and their mums over the coming weeks, we would be incredibly grateful. Foster homes, volunteers at the Boote, food & bedding so much needed. Thank you!

10/08/2024

A live cat has been handed in to Vets Now. He is a N black & white 14yr old Called Kips. He was originally living around the Court Hey Drive/Court Hey Road area in Childwall. He is chipped but we don’t have the owners details. If he is yours or know where he lives, please can you contact the Boote Home on 0151 228 4336 & leave a message.

08/08/2024

We have been informed by some of the cats in our care that today is International Cat Day. In honour of this prestigious day, all of the cats in our rescue have issued three non-negotiable demands to be applied to all cats, everywhere! They have a series of campaign posters that will be placed around the city. If their demands are not met within one week, they state that they will do the following:

- We will instantly go off all bulk-bought cat food in the house.
- We will deposit strategically placed hairballs on the most expensive rug/carpet in the house. (This will include the one next to the bed.)
- We will include all beds and bedrooms in the 3am Zoomies Racetrack.
- We will encourage all of your friends and family to take part in belly rubs by endearing shows of our fluffy bellies. The normal 3 second rule will be reduced to 1 second.
-We will carry out laptop takeovers. We will run over your laptop keyboards and utilise the most obscure key combinations to turn your screen upside down, disable your mousepads and mute your films.

Consider yourselves warned. Solidarity to all cats and kittens worldwide!

05/08/2024

This is Otis he's been missing since 22.7.24. He is neutered and chipped but is very skittish and will only go to certain members of the family. He is from Mornington Avenue Crosby L23 0SA. If you have seen him please contact Paul on 07878 814569. Thank you

24/07/2024

This is Monty who is missing from Spekeland Road Edgehill L7. He is 6 months old, not neutered or wearing a collar. He is microchipped and is very shy and quiet. He has been missing since 18th July. Please contact Donna on 07746 815196 if you have seen him. Thanks

11/06/2024

We know how sad it can be when one of your cats pass away. Even referring to your cat as a "cat" seems to minimise the great loss you feel.

To us, they are not cats, certainly never "just cats". To us, they are our companions, our little mate, our naughty furballs and our "get down from the curtains you little #&%£ # #". They are our best friends, our soul mates, fluffikins, that damn cat, our family members and again, always, never ever, "just cats"

Today is World Pet Memorial Day. A day to remember the pets in our lives who have given us such love and companionship.

If it is not too raw for you, please feel free to share with us your photos, and memories of the cats you have loved and lost. They are always in our hearts. If it is still too raw, we send you our love. 🩷💔🩷

14/05/2024

This is Rashy missing since 6.5.24 from Hope Street L1. He is 11 years old, neutered and his left back leg has been amputated due to an accident. He is very sociable and friendly especially if food is involved. He is quite cheeky and will linger in neighbours gardens sunning himself. Please contact Nadia on 07402 876298 if you have seen him. Thanks

08/05/2024

This is Dolly she has been missing from Grafton Street L8, since 3rd May. She is neutered, microchipped and is aged about 5. She is friendly but will only accept fuss on her terms. She is chunky and not very agile. If you have seen her please contact Reza on 07305 541866.

30/04/2024

Does anyone recognise this lovely boy? He’s been hanging around Suites & the Knowsley Lounge right by the East Lancs Rd. It’s far too dangerous to paper collar & leave him there so he has come into our care in the hope of finding his owners. He is in good condition & neutered but not chipped. Proof of ownership will be required, but if we don’t find an owner we will look to rehome him in the coming months.

17/04/2024

Today is Tortoiseshell Appreciation Day!

Send us your pics of your naughty torties and girls with tortitude!

This is Mara. She is a great great great great GREAT grandmother to a multitude of foster kittens. She teaches them to be respectful of older ladies, with her baleful stares and swift smacks to the head. She's amazing and actually has the patience of a thousand saints!

06/04/2024

It’s been a while but here is the latest update on the 5 cats found in the woods. Thanks to you all & your generosity, they are all now well after all having various health issues, have been neutered, vaccinated & chipped. Armistice the tabby boy has already got a home to go to & hopefully the girls (Victoria Rose b&w, Poppy Rose b, & Libby Rose b&w) won’t be waiting too long. Hollywood ( white & tabby boy) is still very nervous so would need a home where there would probably be no initial contact at first and be allowed to decompress in a quiet understanding home. He has made huge progress with us so just needs to take the next step.
Once again, thank you, without you our wonderful supporters, things could have been very different as all the cats needed extensive & expensive health checks with treatment to make them well.

01/04/2024

FEW OF P***YCATS ENJOYING THE DONATED TOYS

01/04/2024

HAPPY EASTER MONDAY EVERYONE. BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE DONATED SO ALL THE P***Y CATS GOT SPOILT XX

31/03/2024

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL THE BOOTE SUPPORTERS. EASTER BLESSINGS FROM MRS RIDLEY THE MANAGER AND ALL BOOTE CATS.

27/03/2024

Hi everyone,

We wanted to provide an update on Serafina, our sweet one-eyed cat!

First of all we want to thank you! The donations have reached over £2400 and with the news we are about to pass on, we are going to close the appeal at this incredible number.

Serafina has undergone a number of tests at our regular vets to eliminate active diseases that can cause eye problems. These have included Toxoplasma antibody tests, FIV, FELV, and FIP. These all happily have come back negative, but for the Toxoplasma which needs repeating in a few weeks time.

Serafina visited the Eye Vets in Runcorn with her foster-Mum last week and we received some great news! She may not need an operation after all. The veterinary surgeons there informed us that Serafina's eye problem isn't new and it isn't causing her any pain or discomfort. There is no ulceration and the reduction in sight doesn't seem to be bothering her too much. In fact the vets think it is stable and shouldn't get any worse!

Serafina has been prescribed new eye drops that help to heal the cornea, and keep her eye comfortable. She is to go back in 3-4 months to check that the eye problem isn't progressing.

In total we have spent almost £690 at the vets, and expect to spend another £300 approximately with repeat appointments and follow up tests. All of this has been covered by your amazing selves and we are so grateful. Please be assured that should Serafina need an operation on her eye in the coming few months, the money you have donated will go towards this. All money donated will otherwise be put towards the vet bills of our numerous cats, which mount up every month.

A huge thank you from all of us all here at Boote Home for Cats. Serafina also sends out clumsy head bumps in gratitude. We think she is looking so well, and her over-grooming is looking lots better too!

Thank you!
Boote Home for Cats

24/03/2024

23/03/2024

BOOTE IS RUNNING SHORT OF NEWSPAPERS WARM BEDDING . BLEACH AND WASHING UP LIQUID. IF ANY OF OUR LOVELY KIND SUPPORTERS COULD DONATE ANY OF THE ABOVE WE WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL. THANK YOU .We are open Mon to Sat from 10 till 1 2 Elm Vale Fairfield L6 8NX .

16/03/2024

Dear all,

We have been amazed by the response to our fundraiser to "Save Serafina's Sight" and want to say a big thank you to everyone!

Serafina has been to the vets this week and was on her best behaviour (assisted by gabapentin as she is a little feisty with our wonderful vets!) 😬 She had bloods taken to test for a number of nasties that can cause eye issues and even managed to sit still long enough to have some drops in her eyes. In good news, the vets and vet nurses at Adams Vets have all their fingers and thumbs still AND Sera doesn't have any eye ulcers, which means she's not any pain. We will get the results of the other tests next week.

Sera has been referred to the eye specialist vets and has her appointment on Tuesday. Her amazing foster Mum will be taking her and we will, of course let you know how it all goes. Fingers crossed that it all goes well, and she can get booked in for the op to save her sight!

We couldn't have done this without your amazing support and we are so relieved that we are able to help this gorgeous little lady. Thank you each and every one of you for your generous help.

Serafina's foster Mum reports that her overgrooming has crept up a little this week, most likely in response to the vet visits we think. Overall though, her fur is looking so much better than it did a few weeks ago. Sera has been meeting her foster family's cats very gradually. She is pretty skittish around them because of her lack of sight, but we were happy to hear that Orla (an ex-Boote kitty) fell asleep next to her on the couch. ♥ Apparently she doesn't like Orla enough to share her treats we hear, and she insisted on eating them all herself, as seen in the video! We agree though that she deserves spoiling, especially with such a big day ahead of her next week.

We will post an update when we have more news and wanted to say thank you again. Have a great weekend! ❤😻❤

Boote Home for Cats

https://gofund.me/68a4f7a4

11/03/2024

Boote has the very BEST supporters.

Just Wow! Serafina, her foster-parents and everyone at Boote Home for Cats want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has donated so far. We are so very grateful.

Sera is off to the vets on Wednesday and we hope they will be able to refer her to the specialist then. We still have some way to go to raise the funds, so please please keep on sharing our appeal. We love our supporters and are overwhelmed with your support.

Thank you.

https://gofund.me/96a8b18b

10/03/2024

This little lady is Serafina. She had such a tough start in life, and sadly life has dealt her another blow.

Serafina was born in an overcrowded multi-cat home and rescued by Cats Protection in November 2020. Like many strays born in cramped unsanitary conditions, she was riddled with cat flu. Sadly, the virus overwhelmed her immune system and led to her losing an eye. Despite this tough start, Serafina blossomed with one of Boote Home for Cats' foster carers, and she was homed as a happy and confident kitten.

Recently, through no fault of her own, Serafina was returned to the rescue. Because she was so stressed, she was placed almost immediately with one of our fabulous foster families. She had been over-grooming. and her remaining eye was strangely cloudy.

In her foster home, Serafina has been described as perky, and playful, a little sweetheart . She loves treats, toys and lap cuddles. Her skin is even improving a little.

She has visited the vet and sadly they are very concerned about her one remaining eye. Her sight is deteriorating and it is possible that this is the cause of her stress, people and other cats approaching making her jumpy and nervous. The vet has diagnosed her with a sequestrum in her remaining eye. This needs specialist treatment by an eye-vet to improve her sight and stop her losing her eye completely. This treatment has been estimated to cost £2000-£3500.

We fully understand that times are hard for people, at the moment and we know that raising this amount of money is a big ask. Absolutely anything that you could spare to help this little lady keep her remaining eye would be fantastic. We think that she deserves to keep her sight and live out the remaining years of her young life stress-free and happily.

Thank you as always,

Boote Home for Cats

https://gofund.me/19c95b22

10/03/2024

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL OUR LOVELY CAT MUMS. LOVE FROM ALL THE BOOTE CATS

06/03/2024

This is Kiwi a lovely girl born around Oct 2022. She is currently in foster but would love somewhere with safe outside access. She would be best suited to a child free cat free home. She doesn’t like being picked up but is affectionate & loves playing games, especially fetch. She is neutered, vaccinated & up to date with worm & flea treatment. If you think Kiwi is the one for you please call 0151 228 4336 between 8am & 8pm & leave a message. One of our homing team will call you back. 🐱

27/02/2024

Thank you to everyone involved 🥰🥰

05/02/2024

This is Reggie. He's been missing from 1st Feb from Plumtree Close L28. He is an indoor cat and he is 2, neutered, chipped and wearing a champagne coloured collar with diamantes and a bell.. If you have seen him please contact Edwina 0n07443 410695. Thank you.

17/01/2024

Happy news! Oreo has wandered home as if he hadn't been missing for three days. Apparently he'd been hunting snow mice! 🤔🥰 (and has two homes!)

Has anyone found this gorgeous boy, Oreo? He has gone missing from Witton Road, L13. He is about 8 years old, neutered and possibly microchipped. Terry, his Dad is very much missing him. He went out on Monday afternoon at 3pm and hasn't been seen since which is very out of character for Oreo.

04/01/2024

****The very best news is Mixie is now home! He was spotted in someone’s garden & they recognised him from seeing posters in the area. They started feeding him to get some trust & his owner managed to collect him before the snow hit this week****
Mixie (AKA Reece) has gone missing around Seabank Rd/Trafalgar Rd/ St Lucia Rd Egremont, Wirral. He never stays out overnight & hasn’t returned for a few days. He is neutered, chipped ( to The Boote Home for Cats) and wearing a collar & tag. Any info gratefully received. Thank you.

03/01/2024

Two lovely artists at The Devils Club Tattoo, in Liverpool, have joined in to help raise funds for Boote Home for Cats by doing a day of tattooing the paw and nose prints of your own pets! ❤️❤️

On Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th of February you will be able to book in with either or who are offering two different styles at different prices.
(Reb is available both days and Sophie is available on the Sunday)

Please contact the artist you would like to book in with via their Instagram.

All proceeds go towards the Boote cats so come and get tattooed for a good cause 🥰🥰