Cats Protection North Antrim & Glens

23/06/2024

Beautiful Wednesday (5yrs old) with her sassy tongue blep is still awaiting a loving new home! 😞🙏

This beautiful girl is seeking a home through no fault of her own. Wednesday loves to snuggle up with her owners in bed or on the sofa, and is a low maintenance girl who takes herself out for a dander and entertains herself when needed. She is occasionally playful and likes a fuss, but really she's just looking for chill vibes and a vacant lap! She isn't a fan of other animals, so is in need of a home as the only pet with access to potter about a garden (but she doesn't go far).

If interested, please contact us through her profile on our website below ⬇️❤️

https://www.cats.org.uk/northantrimglens -all

20/06/2024

Hello hello hello! 😻 Name suggestions please!

Our lovely rare haemaphrodite kitten Ducati (who is being adopted into their new loving home this evening! ❤️) lost one eye, and we appealed for support as saving that little beauty cost over £500 - but so worth it! 😻 Now, poor little Buddy has followed suit into our care - he may not be a rarity (unfortunately it's really not a rare sight to see severe eye damage in kittens these days), but this poor boy unfortunately lost both his eyes 😔 Not that it has slowed him down one bit! 😂 Buddy is a champion at navigating, and is an avid fan of football with his jingly ball toys!

We recently took in these few kittens from an extraordinarily large colony, who are suffering from kitten flu - we have a name for the lovely blind boy, Buddy, but his fosterer could use some help naming the little girl and boy who came in with him! 😻

Let us know in the comments below if you have any name suggestions for their fosterer, for a lovely tabby and white brother and sister ⬇️🤗 please note they are on the mend and not yet available for adoption, but watch this space for when the time comes!

If you could possibly donate towards their veterinary care, donations to our Just Giving appeal are so much appreciated. We are seeing a lot of sick or injured cats/kittens at the moment - so any support helps! : ❤️🙏

https://www.justgiving.com/page/naag-ducati-24?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fnaag-ducati-24&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

17/06/2024

Mamma Cass (est 1.5-2yrs old) and her babies are accepting adoption applications 🤗😻

Mum Cass has done an incredible job after coming into our care when her life was threatened, and has been a very attentive and doting mother. She came into our care very thin, and still remains a slim girl as she has given her all to her kittens ❤️ Cass is an extremely affectionate, calm and gentle girl who loves nothing more than a fuss and cuddle. She is seeking a loving home to pamper her like she deserves, finally giving her the home she yearns for! Mum is very loving with her kittens, who are all sweet playful little things with a lot of room to grow into their personalities. Her son Cosmo is her mini me, with very similar facial markings! She would love to go home with one of them, but if not possible she would be fine to go home on her own. Cass herself would be suitable to most homes with a chill loving environment, as she is gentle for children and would likely do fine with other cat friendly animals with the all important introductions. She would be suitable indoor only, or with safe low traffic outdoor access as she's not been fussed at all about the outdoors in the weeks she has remained in our care.

If interested, please apply via their profiles on our website below ⬇️🤗
https://www.cats.org.uk/northantrimglens -all

16/06/2024

Poor big Juicy! 😢 After a prolonged reservation, with unfortunate delays (of no fault to his prospective adopter), his adoption has unfortunately in the end fallen through 😔

Big Juicy (est 8 years old) is a giant, Juicy boy! He has grown to show a lot of his personality in our care, and has shown himself to be a very confident, friendly big man that loves a fuss and a bit of fun! Juicy has found his playful side in his time with us, but can be a lazy big lump at times, and loves to chat! Juicy doesn't mind being left alone for a bit, so he'd be a great companion after a day at work ❤️ He loves attention, and the hefty big man loves to be carried about! Juicy would be suitable in a home with other animals, as he had experience with both before, but not too many and they would also need to be quite confident and friendly with other cats to match his newfound energy.

Juicy has a minor allergy issue, which means he requires a hypoallergenic food brand and indoor only living - this is not a prescription diet, there are many hypoallergenic brands eg Lily's Kitchen, AVA, Scrumbles, James Wellbeloved etc.

If you could give Juicy a loving home, please get in touch with us via his profile on our website below ⬇️🤗
https://www.cats.org.uk/northantrimglens

please spread the word 🙏

12/06/2024

Ducati (est 6 months old) is seeking a loving home! 😻

Ducati entered our care during the North West 200 (hence their name!) and has enjoyed getting pampered in the care of one of our loving fosterers.

Ducati entered our care after being found on an industrial estate, with a badly damaged eye. Amazingly, Ducati is a rare case - Ducati is an intersex cat with both male and female reproductive organs, an extremely rare condition caused by genetic mutations, chromosomal abnormalities, or hormonal imbalances in the womb! Though should not have any effect on their health.

We are seeing so many poor cats like Ducati, as we have seen an increase in abandonment of ill cats, and a decrease in adoption rates which is making it challenging to find loving homes.

We would love anyone who has a cat shaped hole in their heart and in their home to please consider any of our amazing rescue cats like Ducati! We deliver our adopted cats anywhere in Northern Ireland, and our adoption fee includes everything you need for peace of mind when bringing your new family member home 🙌

You can find them and their personality profiles on our website below ⬇️
https://www.cats.org.uk/northantrimglens

Ducati's care has cost over £500 for our branch, and is not the only case of an eye removal currently in our care - so we would appreciate any support you can offer! Whether it's a donation on our Just Giving appeal below, or a social media share! 🙏 We couldn't do what we do without you 👇
https://www.justgiving.com/page/naag-ducati-24

Help North Antrim and Glens Branch Cats Protection raise money to support Cats Protection

07/06/2024

https://www.facebook.com/100094240955042/posts/319719867846043/

📣 Outdoor/stables/farm homes needed for mouser cats! 😺🐭

CAN YOU HELP? We are seeking outdoor/stable/mouser placements for some feral, outdoor cats.

While they can be excellent mousers, every worker needs the energy to do so! Cats will need at least supplementary feeding, access to fresh water and a place to shelter. They will need somewhere to be enclosed for a short time initially, to prevent them becoming lost after their move e.g. Shed, garage, stable, barn.

**All cats relocated as mousers are neutered and health checked**

Please direct message the page or contact us on 07867189768.

04/06/2024

Help us care for all cats, at a time that suits you. Join our team as a social media volunteer and become the voice for cats in North Antrim and Glens. Share heartwarming stories, inspire fellow cat lovers and make a better life for cats. Ready to join our team?

Let us know: http://spr.ly/CatsAntrimGlensSM

03/06/2024

HOME SAFE ❤️ Found Mice Drunk in a field 🙈

MISSING - Woodside/Caherty Road area, Broughshane ⚠️⛔

Morrigan (Mormor) has gone missing in the above area, and hasn't been seen since Friday evening. Please check your sheds/garages etc!

She is microchipped and neutered, and is a very small cat with a distinctive black spot on her white chin. If seen, please do not approach if seems scared - Morrigan is friendly but is from a feral background, so if frightened she may not come to strangers (but you can see if she would come for food as she knows the noise of a packet of wet food rustling).

Her owners are hoping they are being overly cautious, but it is very unlike her. She last got a scare a few years ago when she went missing (possibly locked in), and hasn't went far from home since. It's extremely unusual for her not to be looking for cuddles in her owners bed for so long 🙏

Please PM our page if you have any sightings or information! Mormor can be left to The Mill Veterinary Clinic at any time day or night (call out fee paid) if needed for any reason - this vet clinic knows any medical bills would be paid without any need for assurance of payment (ref them to the owner on the microchip and they would understand).

31/05/2024

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27/05/2024

Wednesday is seeking a new home! 🥰🖤

This beautiful girl (est 5yrs old) is seeking a home through no fault of her own. Wednesday loves to snuggle up with her owners in bed or on the sofa, and is a low maintenance girl who takes herself out for a dander and entertains herself when needed. She is occasionally playful and likes a fuss, but really she's just looking for chill vibes and a vacant lap! Unfortunately she doesn't get along with other animals, so is seeking a home with herself as the centre of attention!

So if you have a home with a vacant lap and spot in your heart for this lovely girl, please get in touch via the 'Contact us about this cat' button on her profile on our website below: ⬇️
https://www.cats.org.uk/ballymena/adopt-a-cat/

23/05/2024

One thing you can be sure about rescue - there's lots of p**p! 💩💩💩

Rescuing cats and kittens from often unknown health backgrounds or being unwell, our fosterers see lots of things - stress p**ps, diet change p**ps, bacterial p**ps, parasite p**ps and more 😱🙈💩 For this reason, litter trays are gold! Our trays get disinfected, scrubbed, used and abused - and can crack with time. We've went through so many big and little bums, we're in short supply!

If anyone would like to treat our rescues currently in care to some swanky new uncracked litter trays or other goodies from our amazon wishlist, we and they would really appreciate it! 🙏🤗✨⬇️
https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/KXOQ6BR0MG9W?ref_=wl_share

Some of these new faces saying hello for the first time are not yet ready for adoption, but watch this space for their adoption appeals in the near future 🤗❤️

22/05/2024

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Learn all you need to know by becoming a social media volunteer with us at Cats Protection, standing up for all cats in Northern Ireland.

Find out more: http://spr.ly/CatsAntrimGlensSM

18/05/2024

Coleraine Carpark - Reported Cats ⚠️⛔

We are aware a post became quite popular yesterday about a cat/s being dumped in a carpark in Coleraine.

We are aware of feral cats here, and would appeal for members of the public (with the exception of those that have been their feeders for some time) to please DO NOT attempt to catch them or intervene. Any regular feeders please get in touch with us, as we can update you when not to feed the cats so they can be captured.

Our volunteers have been attempting to secure them for trap neuter return or relocation for some time - they have proven to be difficult to catch due to moving about the area, and being well fed. We fear if many well meaning people attempt to catch them, they could be driven away from the area. A member of the public caught one of the cats last night, and it has been confirmed this cat is a feral cat and is to be handed into ourselves for neutering.

If anyone wishes to offer an outdoor, mousing home to this captured cat (or the others) in a safe, countryside area we welcome offers on farms/stables/countryside homes as cared for mousers.

17/05/2024

Hey, Mambo! 🎶
Mambo Italiano, Hey Mambo! 🐱

The lovely Mambo (9 weeks old) is now seeking his loving indoor forever home! 😘 He'd love a friend to play with if possible! 🤗

Mambo has his own theme tune, and likely thinks the entire line is his name by now, as he is greeted with the song every time! 😂 Mambo is a really sweet, confident and loving little boy who loves to snuggle and play. Mambo loves company, and would love another animal friend in the home if possible. We are seeking a loving indoor only home for Mambo, as he was very young when he was found as a kitten, and thus thinks every person and everything around him is safe and should be thoroughly investigated 😂 So for his safety, indoors would be best, as he thinks he's a little human!

If you could give Mambo his loving forever home, please apply via the 'contact us about this cat' button on his profile on our website below ⬇️👇

https://www.cats.org.uk/ballymena/adopt-a-cat

16/05/2024

Be the voice our cat companions need! 💬 If you know your way around social media, you can improve the lives of cats in North Antrim and Glens by becoming a social media volunteer with us. Your time and skills truly make a difference. 💜

Find out more about helping cats in North Antrim and Glens: http://spr.ly/CatsAntrimGlensSM

14/05/2024

A big welcome to Cassiopeia and her babies! ❤️

Cass and her babies (now 2 weeks old) came into our care a few days after she gave birth, as their lives were being cruelly threatened 😔 She is one of the lucky ones, raising her babies where they are safe, warm and cared for! 😚

If you would like to support our efforts to help cats this kitten season, any donations are greatly appreciated! We never know what's going to come into our care next ⬇️
https://www.cats.org.uk/boots-appeal/ballymena

Or buy them a little treat below on our amazon wishlist! 🤗
https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/KXOQ6BR0MG9W?ref_=wl_share

Please note that Cass and her four kittens are not yet available for adoption, so you can keep an eye on our page for updates in the coming weeks if interested 😍

07/05/2024

URGENT - RTA
Mountsandel Road, Coleraine 🚩⛔🌈

We were appealing for the owners of this cat, with a **black and white cow pattern collar (we were initially informed it was blue), before taking them into our care. Unfortunately before this could happen, this cat was hit by a car yesterday and was taken to the emergency vet.

The cat will be transferring to our vets for treatment out of the Coleraine area. We are urgently appealing for any owners before this happens. No microchip. S*x and neuter status withheld as part of proof of ownership. Please share 🙏

02/05/2024

It's that time of year again! 😿

We are seeing the usual extreme increase in lost intact pet cats (who have left home to roam miles for mates), and roaming intact toms injured from fighting 😢 If you own an intact male cat, it's not a matter of 'if' they get lost, it's a matter of 'when' 😔

Neutering your male cat has a whole host of benefits! And should be done by 4 months of age ⬇️

⭐ Prevent loss, as they will no longer travel away from home seeking females

⭐ Prevent injury from fighting, and the diseases that can spread (FIV/FeLV)

⭐ Reduce/prevent urine spraying

⭐ Remove the risk of testicular cancer

⭐ Prevent them fathering unwanted kittens, preventing unnecessary suffering

Find out more about the benefits and process of neutering at the link below!:
https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/neutering-and-vaccinations/neutering-your-cat

28/04/2024

Update: Jess (now Tess) can now be found at the Cats Protection Belfast Adoption Centre 🤗♥️

Lovely Jess (8 years old), is a gorgeous girl - even with her post-nap bedhead! 😂

Jess is a real beauty, with soft long fur - all Jess really wants is to nap, and cuddle up beside you 🥰 She's a low maintenance girl that loves a fuss. She loves her home comforts, and has unfortunately not had them for about a year and a half - as another cat drove her from her own backyard 😔 Jess is a submissive girl and didn't want confrontation - so she just wouldn't come home, but cried for her owner when she saw them out and about 😭 They made the very difficult decision to find her a new home, as it was best thing for her. Jess loved to sleep in bed with her owner, and is a very affectionate girl. It's been a lot of change for her recently, but she's coping really well for all the change. Settling in a proper home environment again will make her so happy! especially if her human is willing to build up that close bond she has really missed.

Jess from her experiences recently would like a home as the only cat. Older or no children (at least very cat sensible) preferred. Safe low traffic outdoor access preferred, but she is a garden dweller and doesn't go far from home.

If you could give Jess a loving new home, please fill in an adoption application form via the 'contact us about this cat' button on her full profile below!:

https://www.cats.org.uk/ballymena/adopt-a-cat

24/04/2024

Edgar (4-5 months old) has joined the ranks of our lovely cats seeking loving homes! Edgar is the most chilled out, loving and practically horizontal little man we ever did have the pleasure to meet! He's suchhhh a sweetheart, he'll fit into any loving family home so well ❤️👨‍👩‍👦

Unfortunately, Bubble & Squeak's reservation for adoption has fallen through at the last minute, so... room for two? 🥺😻 If you applied for them before, apologies but please resubmit - as we got to the very end stage of our adoption process, other applications had been deleted for data privacy 🙈

Read all about our lovely available cats/kittens personalities on our website below! ⬇️ And use the 'contact us about this cat' button on the individual profiles to submit an adoption application form if interested 👨‍👩‍👦🏡
https://www.cats.org.uk/ballymena/adopt-a-cat

Full information on our adoption process and adoption fee (with all it includes) can be found at the link below. We deliver home anywhere in Northern Ireland at no additional adoption fee 🚙🤗👇
https://www.cats.org.uk/ballymena/hands-free-homing-page

can we get all these beauties loving homes? 🙏 Spread the word!

22/04/2024

Big Juicy is seeking his loving new home! 🥰😻

Juicy (est 8yrs old) is such a calm natured big sweetheart, who just lovesssss attention 🥺💞 Everyone that meets him falls in love! 🥰 Juicy was cared for as a stray for a long time, but unfortunately started to develop an allergy issue with the skin of his ears. Poor boys ears and head felt like a pebble dash wall! Thankfully his ears immediately started to heal in our care, and are now fully mended! 🤗

Juicy is very very affectionate, and has a calm confidence about him. He has shown a peak into playfulness recently, but is more a fan of cuddles, grub and a nap than anything! He's a very content boy, a real gentle giant (and big he is!). He's a hefty boy, so carrying him around and kissing his head (as he loves so much) can only last a short time unless you are a strong individual 😂💪 Juicy is a real big sweetheart that just wants a human to lie on, and company to love ❤️

If you think you could give Juicy a loving, indoor only home please have a read of his full profile and homing needs on our website below ⬇️😻 https://www.cats.org.uk/ballymena/adopt-a-cat

18/04/2024

Winnie (now est 8 months old) has returned to us through no fault of her own, and is once again seeking a loving home 😔❤️🙏

Winnie was adopted from our branch at the start of year, as a very timid but sweet girl that was abandoned in the countryside alongside her family. Winnie really thrived in a true home environment, and now while a little bashful of strangers initially she's a very sweet little girl, and loves to snuggle in. Her owner unfortunately had a change in circumstances, and could no longer give her the care she needed 😔 Winnie slept in bed with her owner every night, and loved to play and snuggle. She bonded well with her owner, and we know she will do the same again and become a lovely close companion for someone.

If interested, please read her full profile and fill in an adoption application form via the 'contact us about this cat' button on her adoption profile ⬇️🤞
https://www.cats.org.uk/ballymena/adopt-a-cat

15/04/2024

Who's looking for a home next? 😻 It's Bubble & Squeak!

Bubble and Squeak are 8 weeks old now, and are seeking a loving home and family together 💕

They are a lovely, very confident and friendly pair. Bubble in particular is quick to start his purr engine for pets, and bap at a dangled toy or soft mouse. Squeak is very friendly and playful too, but is more motivated by her numnums and exploring 🤤 and of course, squeaking away as she goes! 🎶 They are at the age they have a lot of personality to grow into and find themselves, so they have potential for change and growth within a true home and are ready for the next step!

Please read their full, more detail profile on our website below and submit an adoption application form via the 'contact us about this cat' button if interested (you need only put in one application under either name, but please note that you are applying for both in the comments!) ⬇️

https://www.cats.org.uk/ballymena/adopt-a-cat

More information about our adoption process can be found at the link below 👇

https://www.cats.org.uk/ballymena/hands-free-homing-page

15/04/2024

Our virtual running challenge, Miles for Moggies, is back for its fourth year in 2024! This May, Jules our Operations Manager is taking on the Cats Protection Miles for Moggies challenge and raising funds for cats at the Belfast Adoption Centre. Here is her just giving link for more details.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/jules-laroche-1711658514309?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fjules-laroche-1711658514309&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

08/04/2024

Sweet Sid (est 4 months old) is seeking his new family! ❤️

Sid was found by a lovely family who were over in NI on holiday. Sid waltzed up to their accommodation in the middle of nowhere, bold as brass! Unfortunately, they had to leave for home - and were so upset to say goodbye, and worried to leave such a sweet boy behind. Thankfully we were contacted, and were able to whisk him away to safety. As no owners were found, he's looking for his new forever family!

Side is an affectionate and sweet boy, who is seeking a loving home with another cat friend to play with! On seeing other cats outside his foster pen, he tries to sing with little 'phhrrrttt' noises! Find out more about his wonderful personality on our website below, and use the 'contact us about this cat' button if interested ⬇️😻
https://www.cats.org.uk/ballymena/adopt-a-cat/

You can also find out more about our adoption process at the link below. We deliver our cats home anywhere in Northern Ireland included in our adoption fee! 👇 https://www.cats.org.uk/ballymena/hands-free-homing-page

03/04/2024

Parasites! 😓🙀🤢

Some young kittens have entered our care - from only 1 kitten, over 20 nasty little ticks were removed! These are only some of the nasty little things, plus the hundreds of eggs you can see here! We feel itchy just thinking about it 😬 but they are now parasite free and safe! 🌟

Do you know how to protect your cat from pesky parasites, before the summer arrives and they are at peak activity? 🙀

It's really important to remember to regularly treat your cats for parasites - the easiest way being a flea & worm combination spot on applied to the back of their neck. Summer may be a peak time, but our lovely heated homes make them a pest all year-round!

You should only source this from a vets, as store bought options may be less effective. You should always consult your vet if worried about them having parasites of any kind, for tailored advice as treatment can vary! Some spot ons may not cover certain things, or some (like lice) may be very hardy and require a treatment schedule, or (like fleas) require additional actions within your home to treat.

You can find more information about cat parasites by downloading the Cats Protection essential guide below ⬇️
https://tinyurl.com/3sw8zwj6

24/03/2024

OWNER FOUND ⛔ Oscar is really really social, and loves to follow people and will stay if he is fed - so if seen, please don't encourage him! He is neutered and microchipped.

Edit: PLEASE DO NOT comment the address or details - pm us for privacy! We have seen and will follow up, but we keep personal details of owners private.

FOUND - Galgorm - We are aware this cat is owned! Could the owner please contact us ⚠️

This very social boy has been found a lot recently, and has went a little further from home we think than his last reported location! Could their owner please get in touch with us for extra information so we can update them.

23/03/2024

Lovely Spook (est 4 months old) is seeking his loving new family, with a feline friend for him to play with! 👨‍👩‍👦🐱❤️

Spook (named in honour of Spook the Andean bear, from Belfast Zoo) was saved by a kind person when he fell out of a car engine when he was younger. Spook had a scary start! So he's a little nervous initially - but once he knows you and his environment, he loves a fuss and love love LOVES to play! He's a fantastic goalie ⚽ and an absolute fiend for pom pom and soft mousie toys! 🐭

Spook comes neutered, with 1st vaccination (2nd free from our vets), flea worm treated, FIV/FeLV disease tested, health checked and microchipped - as well as this, we include some of their food to get them started, a flea worm spot on free for their next due dose and delivery home anywhere in Northern Ireland at no additional adoption fee! 🤗

Find out more about Spook at our website below, and if interested fill in an adoption application via the 'contact us about this cat' button ⬇️🐱

https://www.cats.org.uk/ballymena/adopt-a-cat

23/03/2024

We're in for a very difficult year this year, so we are urgently appealing for foster volunteers! 🙏🐱⚠️

Our fosterers are provided with full training, expenses and equipment - everything you need to help us save lives is provided for you! Our fosterers take care of cats/kittens in spare rooms in their own homes, until they are ready to find their forever home.

We haven't had a homed and happy post in a while, so all of these little lives you see here were saved because we had the space to foster them! ❤️

Find out more about indoor fostering and get in touch via the link below! ⬇️

https://www.cats.org.uk/ballymena/fostering-page

16/03/2024

Outdoor mousers seeking placements! 🐈🐀

We have been asked to assist with finding placements for the relocation of outdoor mousing cats. These cats will provide top quality, natural pest control services in exchange for at least supplementary feeding, and a place to shelter. They are healthy, neutered and vet checked cats.

If you could offer an outdoor cat a home on your farm, stables or at your countryside home anywhere in Northern Ireland please get in touch with us. Please note they will require a secure area such as a barn, stables, or garage to remain enclosed for a short period before release, to prevent them becoming lost from the shock of a sudden release.