WISCK - Western Isles Support for Cats and Kittens

28/10/2025

💜In Memory of Norma💜

We had very sad news recently that one of our longest standing supporters had passed away, Norma Anderson. Some of you may remember when she had her 80th birthday she requested that she didn’t want gifts just donations for WISCK.

Her funeral was last week and her wonderful family decided what she would have wanted was that the retiring collection would be donations in her name to WISCK. We are so very grateful to them but more so to Norma who was a dedicated cat lover her whole life, she shared her home and love with many wonderful cats over the years. Twinkle, pictured, was the absolute apple of his Mums eye and is now having to learn to live without her. He’s found a home with a really lovely family friend and we wish him nothing but love. We think she would be amazed and delighted that £374.70 was raised by her friends and family! That money will make a big difference to the lives of our cats. That’s four cats neutered and their lives immeasurably changed for the better which we think she would be very happy about.

Rest easy Norma and thank you for all your help and support over the years, you were a wonderful lady and will be sorely missed by many 🥰

26/10/2025

💜CUTENESS💜

We have had some gorgeous babies come into care the last few days from Uist where they are swamped as usual. This little Miss arrived a bit stinky and had to have a bath when she arrived. Always best to get all the nasty stuff out of the way as soon as possible we find. The indignity is written all over her wee face.

Look at her cuteness once bathed and all cosy and dry! The was purring away and loving being snuggled and cosy with a full tummy for probably the first time in her wee life. Doesn’t she look like a bush baby with her big beautiful eyes? 🥰

25/10/2025

💜CALUM ALEC’s OOTW!💜

We’ve decided we have to start sharing all Calum Alec’s outfits with you so from now on we’ll have ‘OOTW’ our new feature Outfit Of The Week 🥰.

You’ll remember he was found at Manor garage and the kind people there cared for him but soon realised he needed more care due to his skin condition. He’s had so many tests and so many treatments tried and we are still looking for the root cause. All the allergy tests he had at the specialist on the mainland yet they haven’t found it. So he has steroid and medicated baths and all sorts to ensure he’s comfortable and his wonderful foster parents have discovered that him wearing suits really really helps and he’s got used to them now. We just think he looks SO cute in them and he’s got so many now! A whole wardrobe for a wee stray cat.

Hope you love them as much as we do 💙

24/10/2025

💜AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION💜

We don’t quite know how to express in words how absolutely adorable this young man is! He is an absolute love bug 🥰. He came into care from Uist and we worried he may be too old to become a pet but we looked after him and fed him, chatted to him and gave him time and boy are we glad we did! He first started showing an interest in toys, which feral cats don’t usually, then he started hanging out at a safe distance watching us while we cleaned. Eventually he was coming to the front of the pen, every day becoming more and more nosey. So we decided to try him with one of our amazing fosters in her home and boy was that decision the right one. In no time he decided people are awesome and craves attention and affection all the time!

We are so very happy to see the loving, confident wee cat he’s become. He’s now around 8months old, already neutered and ready for a family to adore him and spoil him rotten! If that’s you then please get in touch via private message telling us why he should come brighten your home. Remember we are extremely busy so we apologise that we can’t reply to everyone who applies. If you are successful we’ll be in touch after we have read all messages and chosen the home that best suits his needs 😻

22/10/2025

📅 Our WISCK 2026 Calendar is here!
Packed with adorable photos of the cats and kittens we’ve helped this year. Every purchase helps us continue rescuing, caring for, and rehoming local cats across the Western Isles. 💕

Grab yours today and make every month a little more purrfect!
👉 Available from our website https://www.wisck.co.uk/shop-all or you can purchase from the next craft market we are part of.

21/10/2025

💜Missing 💜

Tinker is also missing from Scalpay. He is a feral cat but went for a walk about a few days ago and is usually back the same day He has been chipped so easy to identify. If you have see him, please message the page.

21/10/2025

💜Missing 💜

This cat has been missing since Thursday evening from lower bayble new road. She has never left the garden before so isn't traffic savvy. She is 4 years old, female and her name is Nova. If you have seen her please message the page.

17/10/2025

💜NATIONAL FERAL CAT DAY💜

So sorry to be a day late! Sometimes life and cats get in the way of page posts. Yesterday was a special day for all Feral and wild living cats. Our handsome Habost guy got a new cone to celebrate although he’s not impressed and doesn’t find himself nearly as cute as we do 🤣. Bless him, he’s doing really well but was opening up his wound all the time by scratching it so he had to go to the vet again and have more treatment. He’s such a soft, loving cat we wonder how he ever survived out there all alone. Please if you can help towards his treatment donate a little for National Feral Cat Day, even if it’s just the price of a take away coffee it makes all the difference to the lives of these precious souls we share our islands with. Thank you as always

RBS bank account details are:
Sortcode: 83-27-12
Account number: 15988656
Account name: Western Isles Support for Cats and Kittens

PayPal: [email protected]

16/10/2025

We were absolutely delighted to be awarded this investment. Supporting the vital work we undertake on the estates is so important for the welfare of the wild living cats that help with rodent populations, while neutering prevents overpopulation which threatens the bird population, hopefully creating a balance where all our island wildlife can live in harmony. Thank you again Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn 🙏

📣'Paw-some' news for cat charity as WISCK awarded CIF grant 📣

We were delighted to award £2,000 from the Community Investment Fund to WISCK - Western Isles Support for Cats and Kittens earlier this year, supporting their vital work across the Galson Estate Trust area. 😻

You can read the full story at: www.galsontrust.com/single-post/wisckcifaward

To find out more about how our Community Investment Fund might be able to support your organisation, please visit www.galsontrust.com/funding

12/10/2025

🐾DONATIONS & FUNDRAISING APPEAL!!🐾

Earlier in the month we had word of a cat in Barvas being knocked over & running off, a member of the public who had been feeding him let us know that he had a head tilt & wobble so we trapped him & got him to the vets.

Due to potential neurological issues he was then referred to Scottish Vet Referrals on the mainland.

The referral vets don't feel it is neurological but it is down to a long term infection of some sort. We were told it was going to cost £2000 but the actual invoice came through yesterday. Which was £2400 😱

It is likely he will need medication for the duration of his life but aside from that he is showing his foster Mum lots of love with purring, head bumps & rubbing on her legs. He will be a lovely house pet to someone 🥰

We have had a lot of injuries in this month and with Barvas boy too - we are appealing for your help! 🙏🏼

To donate via BACS:

🏦Royal Bank of Scotland
Western Isles Support for Cats and Kittens
83-27-12 15988656

Or

💰 Via this PayPal link https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2WQAKUE54HG8N&source=url

12/10/2025

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