Cosy Cats Cattery, Aberdeenshire

10/01/2024

This made me chuckle 😆
Hope everyone is keeping warm and dry? No new news on the house sale, unfortunately. Missing all your cats though.

07/01/2024

Love this 😊

06/01/2024

Big Garden Birdwatch is only a few weeks away, so we've created a guide of the top 10 birds you're most likely to see, whether you're watching from a balcony or a garden!

Sign up for so you can tell us which ones you see: https://bit.ly/488srm4

02/01/2024

01/01/2024

Happy New Year to all my lovely customers and followers!
So now. The cattery won't be taking anymore bookings as it is now officially closed. As I attempt to sell the house, I hope with all my heart that someone lovely wants to reopen the cattery and continue looking after your beautiful, gorgeous cats. Lucky them!
Let's all hope for a brighter, more peaceful and content 2024.
I'll keep you updated on progress of the sale here.
Thank you for ALL for your kind and generous words of support. Its been a really tough year but you've helped me get through it and come out the otherside.
Onwards and upwards!
Purrs Belinda 🐾🐾

24/12/2023

Someone enjoyed his first Snow yesterday. My seven month old kitten Stanley had a great time! 🧡

24/12/2023

Cattery Catguard?

24/12/2023

24/12/2023

Please ignore the comments from "John Williams" it's a SCAM!!
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22/12/2023

This is Findlay.

Findlay has been a regular at the cattery over the past year. Unfortunately he was diagnosed with having diabetes last year and was having to have twice daily insulin injections. He had, however, become somewhat of a firm favourite at the cattery; known for his extremely "chatty" 🙉😆 character and cheeky attempts at making a dash for it out of his pen to steal other cats' food at feeding time! Unfortunately, it had been difficult for the vets to get the right dosage of insulin for him as his levels were always fluctuating, so the poor lad, who was only nine, wasn't in the best of health, despite his big personality!
Two months ago his owner Helen called me to let me know the worrying news that Findlay had gone missing. He wasn't one for wondering off, so she was very concerned. Helen and her husband looked far and wide for him but there was no sign of him anywhere.
Sadly it is not uncommon for cats who are very unwell to take themselves off to die somewhere quiet and alone. Obviously this is awful for any owner to contemplate, but after a few weeks Helen and her husband had to face the awful fact that this was probably what had happened to their gorgeous boy. It was completely heartbreaking for everyone, including myself, as I had become incredibly attached to him.
Findlay had been due to come and stay with me this Christmas and I am heartbroken that this sassy cat won't be around to shout at me again. He really had a knack of getting under your skin and into your heart...💔....
..I was just thinking about all this this evening, as he had been due to arrive at the cattery today, when a car pulled up and Helen and her husband got out... with news... Findlay had been found! Alive!! A very kind man had found him collapsed in the middle of a road, about half a mile from where Findlay lived and taken him to Deveron Vets in Turriff. He was scanned for a microchip and the contact number was called. Helen and her husband couldn't quite believe it - neither could I! We're all in total shock, as you can imagine!
Talk about a *Christmas Miracle* And so here is young Findlay - photo just taken - very thin, but otherwise in good voice, having just arrived at the cattery for his Christmas holiday! I am literally shaking with joy and with a large dollop of disbelief! He had been missing for two months and without his insulin shots.
And the moral of this Christmas Tale/Tail? - Never EVER give up hope. 😊
🎉🎄Merry Christmas!🎄🎉 🤶
From me and Findlay X 🐾🐾
Do not reply to the comments from "John Williams" it's a scam 🤬

20/12/2023

🎄The cattery will be closed🎄

Sunday 24th December
Monday 25th December
Tuesday 26th December
Sunday 31st December
Monday 1st January

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18/12/2023

From Kathleen
XMAS EVE UPDATE - KITTY STILL MISSING, PLEASE KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED.

My cat is missing from the bowling green road area, could people check garages & sheds please? Thanks Kathleen

18/12/2023

From Lesley

Hi, I just wonder if anyone is missing this cat?
He seems to love hanging out in our wee shed in garden at all hours, which is no problem, but would hate to think someone looking for him/her in Turriff

14/12/2023

🦋 Exciting News for Aberdeenshire Greenspace Community!

Get ready to welcome the vibrant buzz of nature into our towns and villages with the launch of Perennials for Pollinators - Spring 2024! 🐝🌼

We seek applications from diverse groups dedicated to maintaining and caring for planted public areas and community spaces. It is crucial that applicants are committed to nurturing and preserving these sites for the success and value of the project.

🌺 What's new in our third year? We're expanding our plant selection to include native wildflowers, additional non-native garden favourites, climbers, heathers, and culinary herbs! 🌿
Bring joy, enhance biodiversity, and beautify our surroundings together! 🌸

This project is supported by the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund.

If you are interested in joining us on this blooming journey, please email [email protected].🌿

Let's make Summer 2024 unforgettable for our pollinators and beautiful Aberdeenshire Greenspaces! 🌼

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14/12/2023

🎄CHRISTMAS AVAILABILITY🎄

🐾I have had a cancellation so now have two single pens available between Friday 22nd December and Tuesday 2nd January.
Message me here or email:
[email protected].
First come first served🤶🐾

13/12/2023

New Arc Wildlife Rescue is a Scottish registered charity (SC 037332), and the only licensed wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre in the North-East. Specialising in the rescue and rehabilitation of native Scottish wildlife we rescue over 1500 animals per year.
We are open 7 days per week, 365 days per year and are available for emergencies 24 hours a day.

If you find an injured or unwell wild animal, or have a wildlife health related query then please call New Arc Wildlife Rescue on 01358701723 for advice.
Please do not take the animal home and attempt to care for it yourself, this not only risks the welfare of the animal but it puts yourself and your pets at risk and reduces the chances of a successful release for the animal.

We have seen an unfortunate increase in people taking days to call us about wildlife casualties, or taking them home and attempting to care for them themselves. Often resulting in poor outcomes for the casualty.

Please do not delay calling if you find an injured or unwell wild animal, every minute that passes reduces the chances of a positive outcome for the animal

13/12/2023

BHWT are looking for volunteers for our Aberdeenshire sites. This is fantastic and rewarding if you have a love of hens and their welfare.

If you would like more information, please follow the link below to register your interest.

https://www.bhwt.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-opportunity-notifications/

13/12/2023

~CLOSURE UPDATE~
Hi Everyone.
A quick update on the latest situation with the cattery. As yet, I haven't had any enquiries about the property but apparently it is always quiet this time of year 😞
I have decided to close the cattery after the New Year and not renew my license with the council or my insurance so that I can concentrate on getting the place sold.
If, however, there isn't any apparent interest in January and February, I will seriously consider renewing the license and insurance, and reopening in time for Spring and the Easter holidays (as basically I need an income!).
For those of you who have booked well into 2024 already, I will be in contact with you individually in January.
In the meantime, I hope you all have a super Christmas and Hogmanay.
I can only apologise if this plan causes you any inconvenience.
Kindest regards and purrs
Belinda
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08/12/2023