West Norfolk Cat Centre

25/08/2024

We're out in the sunshine fundraising at Fendicks Fisheries at Whittering all afternoon until 5pm. Free entry, why not come to see us!

23/08/2024

❗Our Reception is closed today❗
Please submit any enquiries to our email address : [email protected]
Thank you for your understanding and patience.

22/08/2024

📍'Marham residents - please keep an eye out and check any sheds or outbuildings for the below cats. They are outdoor cats but very much loved and well cared for and their owners are concerned about their whereabouts. Bob (who has already been microchipped) has not been seen since the 26th July and her kitten since early last week. They can't be picked up but their owner would really like to know that they're safe.

Anyone who has any information, on these or any other stray cats in the area, should contact the centre on 01366 382311 or email [email protected] and ask for Jess

21/08/2024

📍 SUTTON BRIDGE

FOUND CAT

If this is your cat please contact the centre on 01366 382311 or email [email protected] and quote the reference 705486.

20/08/2024

We would like to say a HUGE thank you to our supporters, Kev and Lauren, who are taking part in the Big Summer Roam this year.
Kev and Lauren adopted Mullins from us in July and he has settled in very well, with his paws firmly under the table.
Mullins underwent quite a lot of medical treatment whilst with us at the centre, including a thyroidectomy. He never complained and became a firm favourite with all the staff and volunteers. We were all so happy that he found his perfect home with these wonderful people and they love him just as much as we do!
Please support their efforts if you can, so we can carry on helping as many cats as possible.

Help Lauren Sing raise money to support Cats Protection

19/08/2024

We will soon be looking for new Foster Homes to help care for the cats and kittens at the centre.
You might already have the perfect foster home for a feline in need.
Foster cats can be kept safe and cosy in a spare room, whether you live in a flat, a house, don’t have a garden, live near big roads or have other animals already.
Find out more about helping cats in the Downham Market area by emailing [email protected]

19/08/2024

International homeless animal day ✨

Some great information below from International Cat Care

There are many suitable pet cats in shelters and homing centres waiting for someone to welcome them into their home. However, a cat without a traditional home doesn’t always mean an unhappy cat. Some cats are less suited and tolerant than others to living indoors and with humans.

We use the term ‘unowned cats’ to describe the many different lifestyles of cats because not all cats are made the same. All these cats need different types of help based on an understanding of the range of these lifestyles. To help, we created Cat Friendly Solutions for Unowned Cats, take a look here 👉 https://icatcare.org/unowned-cats/

Keep your eyes peeled for more information on our upcoming event, for anyone working in the global unowned cat community. Supported by Battersea

18/08/2024

Kittens looking for their new homes 😱

We have 6 kittens looking for their new homes, please head over to our website to enquire open between 11-2 (closed on Tuesdays)

😍
https://www.cats.org.uk/downhammarket

17/08/2024

We are in Kings Lynn today attending Pride in the park, come and say hi 👋🏼

17/08/2024

Happy & Homed

Lovely Lenny 💕

Please find attached some pictures of Lenny settling in to his new home.
You would think he had been here for years. He has a favourite spot on the pouffe and loves curling up with his blanket there.

We love receiving updates.

16/08/2024

✨ Instagram versus reality ✨

You know the deal.... We all have that one glamourous profile pic of us looking stunning, then the reality shot… where we don't look quite so fab. Show us your cats looking Instagram ready or the reality shot that they wouldn’t share on their socials for our ‘Insta versus reality’ virtual online cat show category!

Find out how to enter and our T&Cs on our Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/west-norfolk-cat-show-summer-2024

The closing date for entries is midday on 23 August 📅

15/08/2024

Can anyone help the lovely Bridget to find her new home? She has been in care for over 440 days and really deserves a home she can call her own. All details in the post below 😺

Shy Bridget at Cats Protection Welwyn Hatfield District is in need of an owner who will embrace her unique needs. Bridget enjoys her independence and would thrive in a quiet, adult-only home where she can explore indoors and outdoors at her leisure. Learn more about Bridget: http://spr.ly/AdoptBridget

[Image description: A black and white cat with green eyes looking at the camera from behind a scratching post of a cat tower.]

15/08/2024

We all know the age-old feline rule of ‘if fits, I sits’…

Is your cat not able to resist sitting in that cardboard box or will they squeeze into somewhere they really shouldn’t! Share your funniest photos in our virtual cat show category, dedicated to felines that like to get cosy!

Find out how to enter and our T&Cs on our Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/west-norfolk-cat-show-summer-2024


The closing date for entries is midday on 22 August 📅

14/08/2024

Yes, it’s finally here! The Super Seniors category in our virtual cat show is now open.

Are you in love with a super senior? Does your cat just get better with age? Could they be our Super Senior?

For cats aged 12+ years old. Find out how to enter and our T&Cs on our Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/west-norfolk-cat-show-summer-2024

The closing date for entries is midday on 21 August 📅

13/08/2024

It’s time for the ‘Adorable Adult’ Category in our virtual cat show!

Is your cat simply the best? Why not show them off in this category for cats from 1 to 12 years old.

Find out how to enter and our T&Cs on our Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/west-norfolk-cat-show-summer-2024

The closing date for entries is midday on 20 August 📅

12/08/2024

It’s time for the ‘Cutest Kitten’ category in our virtual cat show!

Have you recently enjoyed the pitter-patter of new paws? Is your kitten simply the cutest? Why not enter your little one.

For kittens up to the age of 12 months old. Find out how to enter and our T&Cs on our Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/west-norfolk-cat-show-summer-2024

The closing date for entries is midday on 19 August 📅

10/08/2024

Our lovely volunteers are at Tesco Wisbech today until 5pm. Please pop along and say hello! We are always happy to chat about anything cat 😺

10/08/2024

Our ever popular ‘Online Cat Show’ is returning once more and bringing with it a brand new and an extra category for 2024!

It's your chance to show off your gorgeous moggies and win a prize, with all contributions helping us continue improve the lives of cats and kittens at the West Norfolk Cat Centre.

But what are those categories? 👀

This year’s category are:

❤️Cutest Kittens - anyone aged up to 12 months

❤️Adorable Adults - cats aged between 1 year and 12 years

❤️Super Seniors - for those golden oldies aged 12 and up

❤️If I ‘fits I sits’- (All ages)

❤️Insta VS Reality (All the pictures our cats would like online Vs the ones they wouldn’t)

Find out how to enter and our T&Cs on our Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/west-norfolk-cat-show-summer-2024

Keep an eye out over the next couple weeks as categories open for entry!

09/08/2024

The centre is closed today to visitors. If you wish to meet the lovely cats and kittens in our care, please visit our website: https://www.cats.org.uk/downhammarket

08/08/2024

We have two lovely male kittens looking for their new homes..... Check out our website and apply online. 💕

Open Saturday and Sunday for viewings between 11-2

08/08/2024

CINDERS 💖

This beautiful girl is Cinders. In true fairy tale style, she is looking for her happy ever after.
Her prince charming doesn't have to be handsome, rich or even have a glass slipper - a comfy spot on the sofa or a lap to curl up on would be just fine!
Having lived with another cat before, Cinders should be happy to be introduced to another feline family member.
If you're looking for a gentle natured, affectionate companion cat, then Cinders could be the one for you!
Please check out our website for more information and to apply.
Open today 11-2.

07/08/2024

FERN ✨

Fern is an extra specially affectionate and confident little sweetheart who is looking for lots of attention and cuddles in her new home.
Fern really likes being picked up and is quite happy to curl up to sleep at the foot of her owners bed every night.
Fern is looking for a stress free home with children aged over 12 years and as the only pet.
If you'd like more information on this gorgeous girl, then why not get in touch?
Check out our website for more information and to apply.

07/08/2024

What a day!🌺🌷 On Wednesday 31st July, our fundraising team attended the Sandringham Flower Show and had a brilliant time!
As well as the usual Cats Protection merchandise on offer, we had a raffle full of amazing prizes, a tombola with lots of fun and 'foodie' goodies up for grabs, and of course lots of valuable information and advice to give to the cat admiring general public.
We managed to raise an outstanding £1366.21! This will greatly help the cats in our care so a huge thank you to everyone who supported us.
Also a massive thank you to all the volunteers who helped out throughout the day, you are all amazing 🤩.
Last but by no means least, a very big THANK YOU to all the lovely businesses that donated items for our raffle, it really wouldn't have been the day it was without your support!
Taylor Wimpey East Anglia
Kings Lynn Speedway
Switch Electrical Wholesalers
Denmans Electrical Wholesalers
Edmundson Electrical Wholesalers
Yesss Electrical Wholesalers
Zehnder Group
Stephenson Smart Accountants
What a Hoot Gin
Majestic Wine
A M Blatch Electrical Contractors

06/08/2024

❗WE'RE RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS❗
😺We are in need of more lovely people, able to give a few hours a week to help care for the cats at the centre.
😺Our Cat Care Volunteers help to clean the pens, as well as groom and play with the cats we have in our care. This is one of our more physically demanding roles, but we are always able to adapt the role to suit different needs.
😺These volunteers typically spend 2-3 hours in the morning, helping the team to make sure all the cats are comfortable and happy in their surroundings.
😺We have a particular need for more Cat Care Volunteers at the weekends, so if you have a couple of hours spare on a Saturday or Sunday morning, please get in touch to find out more - email : [email protected] telephone: 01366 382311

05/08/2024

Gorgeous Pixie 😍

This little cutie is Pixie, She is a confident girl once she gets to know you. In her previous home she never ventured outside the garden, if it was sunny she would lazy around in the sun and come back inside once she was ready. She would be suitable to an older family home as she doesn't like to much noise. Her favourite toy is a toy on a string she just loves to chase it
around.

Check out our website to find out more and to apply.
Open Wednesday- Monday 11-2 for viewings

30/07/2024

🌼 Tomorrow: The Sandringham Flower Show! 🌼

Pop along and enjoy the stunning sights and activities at the show. Visit us to take part in our raffles – whilst helping us improve the lives of cats and kittens in Norfolk.

28/07/2024

Wow wow wow....

A staggering amount of money raised and some much needed food donations from Morrison's Kings Lynn yesterday.
So many lovely, kind and extremely generous people, It was nice to meet and chat to you all.
Thank you for supporting us and the cats.

£567.79 was collected!!
Big thanks to our volunteers Andy, Maggie, Sonya, Veronique and Jodie.

Morrisons Kings Lynn Community Champion

27/07/2024

We are at Morrison's in Kings Lynn today until 5. If you would like any information or a chat do come and say hi.

25/07/2024

E R I K 💕

*ABSOLUTE LAP CAT*
Erik is a confident and generally mellow character who is looking for a new older family home.
Once settled Erik is such a fabulous chap!
Erik really does like to be around his favourite humans and will keep them company on the sofa.
If you think you have an Erik shaped space in your home, then why not click on the link and come to meet him...
Isn't he just gorgeous....
https://www.cats.org.uk/downhammarket -26595

24/07/2024

Want to be in with the chance to win all these goodies?

🌸 🌷 We are SO excited to be visiting the Sandringham Flower Show this year! To help the hundreds of cats and kittens that comes through our door every year, we will be hosting our best raffle yet.

If your free on the 31st why not enjoy the beautiful sights of the show and pop along to our stall to take part.