Beautiful Dulcie came into our care in September last year, after taking up residence in a neighbours garden. Her owners no longer wanted her and, when we delved into her history, it was clear that she didn't like living with other cats and would prefer a more rural environment. With these very specific needs we were aware it might take some time to find Dulcie her ideal home and were delighted when she was adopted by Sarah and Robin early in November 2023. 6 months on, we've received this wonderful update.
Here's Dulcie trying to catch Dreamies! Dulcie has been with us for 6 months now, she is a delight and so sweet natured, we've kept the name you gave her at it's so appropriate! She's settled in well and has mastered the cat flap after some intensive training on Robin's part! Thank you for giving us the chance to adopt her, she seems happy here being the only cat and in a quiet environment. Best wishes, Sarah and Robin.
We're delighted to see Dulcie so happy and content in her new home and clearly much loved! Thank you for offering her the purrfect environment in which she is so obviously thriving 😻
#happyandhomed #purrfecthome #adoptdontshop #hereforthecatsandkittens
We love to see our ex-foster cats happily settled in their new homes and seeing 12-year old Jasper so content is extra special!
The first few months of 2024 were hard for Jasper. His owner passed away, his home gradually emptied and he was brought into care. Jasper had to adjust to new people and surroundings, and have multiple trips to the vets for both routine care and dental surgery. Finally fit to be homed, Jasper was spotted on our website by Jean who adopted him just over a week ago. Here's Jean's update:
Jasper is adorable, everyday he seems to do something amazing. He's not so nervous now he is getting used to his new surroundings - thank you for letting me adopt him.
Thank you Jean so much for taking this lovely boy into your heart and your home. It's great to see him so settled and enjoying his new life 😻
#happyandhomed #maturemoggy
UPDATE 12/04/2024: Happy News as Bourbon, now Iolanthe, has been adopted by Nicola and David 😻
Quiet, shy Bourbon watches what’s going on before feeling safe to venture out and then is a purry, affectionate young cat. She likes her ears stroked and will nudge into you enjoying the attention. Bourbon takes time to gain confidence so we’re looking for a patient and understanding owner who’ll let her settle at her own pace and then be rewarded with contented purring from Bourbon.
Bourbon loves to play with fishing rod toys and she likes to use her cardboard scratcher and the scratching tower.
Bourbon is spayed, microchipped and has had her first vaccinations. She will be ready to join a new home from 10/04/24 when she will have completed her vaccinations. An adult home would suit Bourbon best where she can gain confidence and enjoy some gentle affection, as well as having a garden to explore once she’s settled.
Could Bourbon be the perfect addition to your family? To start the adoption process pop on over to our website https://www.cats.org.uk/gosport and click on Bourbon's profile picture to make an enquiry
Time seems to fly by when you're busy and despite it being a day longer this year, February certainly feels like its flown by!
It's been a great month for homing, with 11 cats leaving our care. We wish Saffy, Ivy, Amy, Holly, Willow and Aspen, Clover and Flora, Roxy and Velma, and Seren long and happy lives with their respective families. Huge thanks to our home checking team who undertake both pre and post adoption checks for all these cats.
Adoptions mean spaces and February saw 7 new admissions into our care. With an ever increasing waiting list, we've been lucky to have help from Isle of Wight Cats Protection Adoption Centre. Our volunteers took 6 cats over to the Island last month and we really appreciate this help from our colleagues on the IOW.
Islands seem to have been a theme in February, as we've also been helping with a burgeoning feral colony on Hayling Island. So far we've trapped 4 cats: a mum cat and 3 of her offspring. Two have been neutered and relocated to stables with help from Bracknell branch - big thanks to their volunteers - and two neutered and returned to the farm. As you can see, this young lady couldn't wait to out of the basket!
Merry Christmas from everyone at Gosport Cats Protection
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
No-one wants to spoil the festivities with a feline tragedy so check out our top safety tips to keep your cat safe this season
Settling down to watch Strictly this evening?
Just before you do, watch feline superfans Sonny and Cher be mesmerised by Amanda and Giovanni's Viennese Waltz.
#strictly #strictlycomedancing #strictly2023 #kittens
Firework season is fast approaching so now is the time to make arrangements to keep your cat safe and calm. For more advice and information generally, please visit www.cats.org.uk/fireworks.
We'll be keeping a list of organised displays in the local area that are not happening on Bonfire Night itself and posting a reminder the day before. If you're aware of any not on our list below, please do let us know.
- Thursday 26th October: HMS Sultan
- Thursday 2nd November: Gomer Junior School
- Friday 3rd November: Brockhurst Primary School
- Friday 3rd November: AFC Portchester
Pretty little Dulcie is a chatty tabby girl with beautiful spotted markings. This friendly 2-year old loves to vocalise and is quite a conversationalist when not distracted by catching her feather toy!
Dulcie can be wary of strangers but with people she trusts she’s an affectionate cat, who enjoys being stroked and brushed, and is particularly fond of a chin rub or two, which she’ll reward with some deep purring. Dulcie is very partial to treats, particularly Dreamies, and has impeccible manners having not growled or hissed even once whilst being in our care.
Dulcie previously lived in a semi-rural area and we think she’d be happiest somewhere similar. She’s a territorial cat, so an area with a low-density cat population would be best and Dulcie definitely needs to be the only pet in the household. A smaller, quieter home, either adult-only or with older children (12+) would be ideal and access to the outside is a must.
Dulcie is spayed and microchipped and has been vaccinated and treated for fleas and worms whilst in care. She will be ready for adoption after completing her vaccinations on 28/09/23.
Interested in adopting Dulcie? Visit our website https://www.cats.org.uk/gosport and click on her profile for further information, to view her photos and videos and to start the adoption process.
We're busting the myths surrounding microchipping your cat 🐈🏠
#checkthechipday #checkthechipday2023 #microchipsreunite #10thjune2024
Good news: Harmony and Melody have been adopted
Playful and affectionate, 9-month old sisters Harmony and Melody are a joy to be around.
From an unwanted litter, this dinky duo were surrendered to us when their owner was unable to re-home them. Despite being very frightened on arrival, and in Harmony's case suffering from a painful ruptured eye, these girls showed their sweet natures right from the start and have amazed us in how quickly they adapted to their new circumstances. Now Melody and Harmony need just one more thing - their furrever home.
Melody is a striking looking cat, with the white stripe on her face ending in a beautiful heart-shaped black nose. She has gained in confidence since arrival and enjoys interacting with her fosterer, whether that's through play or by settling down close by to enjoy being stroked. Ball toys are a firm favourite with Melody, and she'll happily chase a ball across the pen.
Harmony was a star patient whilst recovering from having her right eye removed and doesn't let being partially-sighted stop her from enjoying life! She's an energetic cat who loves to play on her own, with her sister and/or her fosterer. Receiving attention and affection is high on Harmony's agenda and you can't help laughting at her antics.
Both girls have been spayed, microchipped and had their first vaccinations; their new owners will need to take them to our vet in Gosport for their second vaccinations on 23/08/23 (which is paid for by the charity). An adult-only or family home with older children (10+) would suit them well, and they will need to be the only pets in the household. Although they are yet to experience the great outdoors, Harmony and Melody love watching the outside world through the window of their foster pen and we’d love them to have access to as garden once they are settled.
Can you offer this pawsome pair the loving home they deserve? Visit our website
https://www.cats.org.uk/gosport and click on their profile picture to
It's been 2 weeks since our last update on Jessie's kittens, and boy have they grown!
At 4 weeks old, Josie (black female), Joe (tabby male) and Jake (black & white male) are moving well around the pen, albeit slowly with the occasional wobble. Careful socialisation over the last two weeks has helped these 3 cuties be confident in the prescence of people and they're happy to be stroked and handled gently.
Kittens tend to be interested in toys from around the 4 week mark so fosterer Chris has introduced a selection of suitable toys into the pen for them. Joe seems more interested in his own legs at the moment, but he'll soon realise the extra fun toys can give. Mum Jessie is still helping them toilet occasionally but all are beginning to use a litter tray on their own, so the litter has been switched to a non-clumping kind. This is important as many kittens will eat cat litter and the clumping type could form lumps in their digestive system, a painful and potentially life threatening problem.
Jake has already started to enjoy a little wet food and is ahead of the other two, who haven't yet started on solid food. This is perfectly normal as all kittens develop at their own rate and, as you can see, Josie and Joe have plenty of energy and are, in fact, slightly bigger than Jake. Mum Jessie is doing a great job with them and makes sure they are safe and well, even when this means trying to watch in 3 directions at once!
(Please note that we are not yet accepting adoption enquiries for Jessie and her kittens yet, and we do not keep a waiting list of potential adopters)
With the Lionesses playing later this morning, little Melody has decided to purrfect her dribbling skills just in case she's needed! How cute is she?!!!!!
Have you got a feline who’s a football fanatic? Show us their moves in the comments below.
Melody and her sister Harmony aren't quite ready for adoption yet, but do watch out for their debut on our website and social media soon.
#footballcat #adoptdontshop
Video Description: small black and white cat batting a small ball around the floor of her foster pen.
Craft for Cats is back with a brand-new project!
Join us to learn how to embroider your own stick and stitch designs to customise clothes, bags, accessories and more! 🧵😺 And the best bit? You can support our branch just by taking part! Sign up now: www.cats.org.uk/autumncraft
UPDATE 13/07/23: HAPPY NEWS as Rudi will be joining his lovely new home on Friday 14/07/23.
***STOP PRESS***
Just look at Rudi, now officially a cat who likes being fussed! This has just happened today - such a gentle boy. As Rudi is feeling more relaxed this is also showing in his coat which is improving in condition and getting silkier.
Fosterers Kay & Jon are so very patient and it's wonderful to see Rudi's personality coming out thanks to their care and dedication.
Want to apply sunscreen to your cat?
Here are our top tips on sunscreen ingredients to avoid and on the areas of your cat that need the most protection.
With the first heat-health alert of the year issued for the south of England, here's a timely reminder how you can help your cat keep safe.
Our fostering and homing team are always hard at work but May has been particularly busy. Here's what we've been up to.
The month started with a bang with two queens giving birth on the same day - Lilibet had 6 kittens and Pippa 7. Such big litters are hard work on both mum and fosterer, particularly as they begin to explore their surroundings and practice their climbing skills!
May also saw 3 adoptions, 1 cat taken to our colleagues at the Isle of Wight Cats Protection Adoption Centre (thanks guys), and 4 cats admitted into our own care. Alongside 9 vet consultations, 3 spays and 1 dental op, no wonder we feel the month passed in a flash! June looks like it will be just as busy - we've already had one adoption and admitted 3 more kittens into care, who we hope to introduce to you shortly.
In the meantime, enjoy this short snippet of Pippa's kittens practicing their climbing with their longsuffering mum keeping a watchful eye ❤️
Nursing mums Pippa (in the video) and Lilibet have been doing sterling work nursing their kittens but feeding such large litters take a lot of food! We've nearly exhausted our stock of wet kitten food just as the little ones have started to take an interest.
Can you help? If you have have any Whiskas kitten or Felix original kitten pouches to spare, or could afford to buy us a box, we'd be really grateful. Send us a message on social media to arrange a local drop off point or collection.
