The Cat & Ivy

31/07/2023

It's taken this long to get a photo of baby Bean! And what a photo it is 🥰

He's so stubborn and is still trying to act like he doesn't like a good chin rub from the big scary humans!
But we've seen so much progress with him already, he doesn't run and hide anymore when we come in the foster room and has realised we aren't all bad cuz we have the nummy yummy treats!

Bean isn't up for adoption yet and it will be through when they do :) if you are interested in a cat or kitten please go have a look at some of the available babies they have at the moment!

16/07/2023

Ladies and gentlemen please meet Berry and Bean!

Cola is away back to the rescue so she has more chance to meet potential adopters and so we have taken on mum Berry and her last remaining baby, Bean!

She was found to have given birth to 7 kittens in a shed but they all have passed away due to anaemia and fleas, so little Bean is the only survivor.

Momma loves cuddles and attention, Beanie Baby is still a bit hesitant with new people but seems very interested in toys!

Once we get better photos we can show off Bean a little more :)

30/06/2023

Biscuit is missing! Please keep an eye out for him!

MISSING! Biscuit has managed to escape from his home on Friars Walk in Formby, he's only been there a few days so doesn't know the area yet. He is a very friendly boy. Chipped to our rescue. Please share and help us find him ASAP!

24/06/2023

This is the face of a princess who gets whatever she wants 💚

Cola is SO affectionate she absolutely loves having your undivided attention but only when she says so 😂

Cola has a meeting next week so fingers crossed the nice lady wants to take her home!

18/06/2023

Snoozy Sunday 💚

Little Cola is a DELIGHT! She is so gentle with human fingers but loves to play and has lots of energy.
She is a little purr machine who comes and seeks out your undivided attention when she wants a cuddle.

She is looking for her forever home so if you are interested please fill out an application form on website and a staff member will be in touch

14/06/2023

The newest foster, please meet COLA 💚

She's a purry lil bundle of fluff who immediately started purring and wanting a cuddle!
She is 10 weeks old and came to the rescue as a child in the home was allergic to her, so she's came to us so she has more space to be the fiesty lil tortie she is!
I'm already in love with her and she has the most UNIQUE markings!

If you are interested in adopting this fizzy cola bottle please fill out an adoption form on website and a volunteer will be in touch!

14/06/2023

My sweet lil space boi goes to his furever home today 😭

Hopefully he loves his new home and they love him as much as we do!

It's been a pleasure having him here, even if he did knock everything over 😂

We will be introducing new fosters very soon 😁💚

12/06/2023

09/06/2023

We have been contacted and asked to share about this lovely cat called Marble looking for her new home!
Her current owner is moving and she cannot take her with and is completely devastated at having to give her up!

She is an ex street cat who is about 10 years old. She is very friendly and just loves to curl up with her human! She is also used to her alone time.

She is in line to go to a rescue but with all of them bursting at the seams we are trying to get ahead of that so as not to take space away in the rescues.

She enjoys sunbathing in the back garden but never goes very far and is looking to relax in her older years!

Any interest please contact me and I will pass your details along! 💚

25/05/2023

Did you know I'm also an artist?

I've made 3 adorable little plant pots that will be on sale at Carla Lane Animals in Need Liverpool dog show to help raise funds for the rescue!

Our Instagram for art is if anyone would like to follow the sporadic creations I make 😁

24/04/2023

The prettiest boi with the prettiest eyes 😻😻

With our resident cats being on the smaller side, it's nice to have a chunky boy around with bigger beans to bless 💚

Mr Moo is still looking for his forever home! Someone who has experience with blind cats or are willing to make the changes required :)

If you are interested in Tommy please fill out an application form on website and someone will contact you!

19/04/2023

Nominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now.

11/04/2023

Happy National Pet day from us here at cat & ivy!

I'm addition to fosters we have our own cats too!
Our resident cover girl is the lovely Willow. A bengal x who will be 3 this summer! She was feral when I got her and still has some violent tendencies towards food and small birds but she is the biggest mommas girl and demands she gets picked up and rocked like a baby every day!

Her nicknames include Spook, Spooky boo, pumpkin, Goblin, feral baby and the middle child.

07/04/2023

Miss Dusty is on her way to her furever home and so the next lodger here is TOMMY.

We met him previously but to recap Tommy is 12 years old and has cataracts in his eyes, so he doesn't have much sight!
This doesn't stop him going up and down the cat tree though, he just bumps his head on things sometimes!

He is chief biscuit maker and works very hard, though sometimes he drools because he just loves his job!

He is up for adoption with and is looking a home preferably with someone who has experience of blind cats. If you are interested please fill out an application form and someone will be in touch! 💚

22/03/2023

Unfortunately Dustys new home has fallen through, so she is again up for adoption and looking for her own little retirement home!

She loves people but isn't a big fan of other cats so would love to have a castle all to herself.

She does have some health issues that are managed with supplements and doesn't like being left on her own! She is a chatty lady who likes all your attention 💚

If you are interested, fill out an application form on website and a volunteer will be in touch to discuss!

10/03/2023

DUSTY HAS A HOMEEEE 💚

Miss Dustykins had a meeting today with a lovely lady who cannot wait to adopt her!
All going well she will be living out her best life from next week!

Thankyou again to for letting us foster these precious beans and we can't wait to introduce you to our next intake!

17/02/2023

Who needs a filter to look this good 💅

The Lady Dustington is looking for her own little retirement home! She is a chatty, opinionated senior cat who loves nothing more than having a snooze in your lap! 💚

She is a little stiff in her old age but her daily supplements are helping her to get around with ease!

If you are interested please fill in an application form on website and a volunteer will be in touch :)

03/02/2023

After lunch it's naptime again. 😴😴

Dustybuns is still looking for her own little retirement home! She would love someone around most of the day to give her all the cuddles and a nice lap to snooze in.
She's a little wobbly in her old age with arthritis but she still has an amazing range of movement and has no fear of jumping down from my desk!

Please fill out an application form on website if you are interested in Dusty and a volunteer will be in touch :)

27/01/2023

Excuse me, madam but who gave you permission to have that adorable face?

Dusty has been settling in with us and is a big fan of her food. She will make it known when her bowl is empty with her old lady meows and a look of impatience!

She's such a little lap cat she would love her own little retirement home with someone around most of the day for cuddles 💚

If you are interested in adopting Dusty please fill out an application form on website and a volunteer will be in touch!

26/01/2023

Good morning from Dustybun 💚

She had a good first night here and has eaten all her breakfast!

If I hadn't told you what age she was, what age would you think she is? My partner thinks she looks younger!

Dusty is looking for her own little retirement home, if you think you could offer her this please fill out an application form on website and a volunteer will be in touch!

23/09/2022

Chomps new favourite place for a snooze is my feet!

He's learnt how to climb up onto my desk this week so nothing is safe from his lil chompy teeth!

He looks innocent but he is very playful and opinionated 🤣

Please note Chomp is not up for adoption yet. When he is it will be through

21/09/2022

We've been quiet on here but only because Chomp lives for chaos energy, he is rarely sitting still long enough to get a photo before he is running after the next toy 😂

He's been doing so well and met some new people this weekend. He was a bit unsure at first but once the toys came out he was their best friend!

Chomp is not up for adoption yet and it will be through when that time comes :)

05/09/2022

Baby Fleabag (as called by the rescue) is doing so well! He's still getting his daily flea baths but there are less and less every day

Hoping today was the last of them and we can work on bringing out his little personality!

We haven't settled on a name yet, but there are heated debates with my partner as to what we should call him!

Please note applications are not open for this lil guy yet and when they are it will be through

04/09/2022

Our newest foster is SO playful, he loves all his new toys, it's hard to get a photo of him sitting still 😅

He isn't a fan of his daily flea baths tho 😂
This little one is still too small for any flea treatments so a daily bath is slowly but surely getting rid of all those nasty bugs!

His white fur is starting to actually look white!

He will not be up for adoption yet so please do not put in any applications at this time

02/09/2022

Today's the day 😭 Bubble and Squeak return to Carla Lane Animals in Need Liverpool to await their forever home!

It has been an actual PLEASURE to raise these two for the past 3 months. From tiny hissy babies with blue eyes to the biggest fluffiest duo anyone could ever ask for

These two have the best personalities and are SO loving to everyone they meet, this side by side comparison of them really shows how important foster homes are.
It allows cats to grow and be relaxed around people, to be showered with love and affection which they return to you tenfold in thanks.

No matter how many wires they chewed, every spilt water bowl from chasing their toys, every smelly p**p, I wouldn't change it for the world.

Bubble and Squeak we will miss you 💚

If you are interested in adopting the adorable duo please fill out an application form on website and a volunteer will be in touch

01/09/2022

The first 2 recruits of our fostering journey were Bubble and Squeak. A polydactyl duo who were scooped off an industrial estate at 6 weeks old.

01/09/2022

Hello and welcome! Since Instagram algorithms are pure kak, we need more reach, so here we are on Facebook!

We are a foster home for taking in cats that need a little extra love and care!

If you would like to follow along with the cats in our care please give this page a like and a share :)

Our first fosters came to us back in May and will be going back to the rescue tomorrow to await their forever homes!

They are Bubble and Squeak, a polydactyl pair of kittens scooped off an industrial estate at 6 weeks old. We have seen them come on in leaps and bounds since then each growing into their own personality 😊

Bubble is the feisty little sister, she loves to play and climb anything she can. She will chirrup at you after her nap and demand your full undivided attention! Sleep is a chore more than a necessity to her and she loves nothing more than chasing after a ball!
She has not one, but THREE extra toes on her front paws, all the better for climbing you with!

Squeak is the sweetest big brother and he lives up to the d***y reputation of ginger cats! He loves his food and has one brain cell in his head and it is made of shrimp.
He greets everyone that comes into the foster room with purrs and flops, his favourite place for a snooze is definitely on your foot. His favourite toy is his little squishy pumpkin.

As they are a bonded pair, they cannot be separated and are looking for a home together, if you are interested then please fill out an application form on Carla Lane Animals in Need Liverpool website and a volunteer will be in touch :)

We cannot believe they haven't been snapped up yet so any likes and shares to boost their chances at finding a forever home would be SO appreciated and I will send you cat pics as a thankyou 😊

If you would like to see all the photos we have of their time with us please check out our Bubble and Squeak photo album where you can see their growth over the past few months 💚

01/09/2022

Just adding more photos covering their 3 months with us 💚