CLAWS - Cat Lovers Adoptions, Welfare & Support

08/09/2024

Meet Lucy ❤️

Lucy is a 4 yr old Scottish fold mix, neutered and microchipped.
Lucy was rehomed by her first owner but unfortunately the people they entrusted her to, broke their promise to look after her and within a few days, Lucy ended up in a 3rd home, totally confused and oblivious to what was going on 💔. The owner reached out for help to try and take her back, and rehomed through reliable channels.

We suspect the people who adopted her wanted to mate her as she was rehomed without yet being neutered. They failed to realise however that Lucy was suffering from pyometra and was in pain. Pyometra is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection of the uterus that causes it to fill with bacteria and pus. This happens when a cat goes through empty heat cycles and is not spayed.

One of our volunteers reached out to help and after a group effort to try and locate her, she took Lucy in her care. Lucy was taken to a vet, and she was eventually spayed. Her pyometra was confirmed, and we are happy to say that she has now made a full recovery.

Lucy has been in our care for about 5 weeks now. The first couple of weeks were very difficult as Lucy was traumatised from the whole experience. She was not trusting at all, and it took a lot of time for her to start putting her guard down.

We are looking for a committed and responsible individual to adopt Lucy and give her the home she deserves. Lucy came from a single cat household, and we believe she would be happier adopted on her own. Potentially, in the future, she could get used to living with another cat. However, we feel it would be too stressful for her to go through that now.

Lucy is a very independent girl. She will show you when she wants attention, and her new owner needs to understand her boundaries. She is extremely playful and enjoys her playtime chasing a ball or a small toy.

Once she starts trusting, she is the sweetest cat ever. However, we need the new owner to understand that this will happen gradually.

A quiet home without small kids would be recommended. Lucy has also been tested for FIV/FELV, and she is negative to both.

Those truly committed to giving Lucy a true forever home, please get in touch via PM

03/09/2024

Dusty, Crane and Brick 🏗

A few weeks ago we were alerted to the presence of these 3 kittens in a construction site. Thanks to a joint effort these kittens were trapped and are currently in foster care where they have been vet checked and assessed. These kittens, 10 weeks old, 2 females and 1 male, are calm purring machines and are now ready for adoption.

If you can give a happily ever after to one of our construction site cuties please reach out to CLAWS on Messenger.

01/09/2024

Paris 🗼

Say Bonjour to Paris! This 6-month-old beauty is ready to find her forever home after spending some time in foster care. Neutered, deflead, and dewormed—she’s got the perfect résumé! Just like Emily in Paris and her bestie Mindy, our Paris needs a companion to share her adventures with. She’d love to be homed with another cat from our shelter or join a household with a feline friend.

If you think Paris would make the perfect addition to your household contact CLAWS on messenger. 📩

26/08/2024

Meet Sandy ❤️ 🥰❤️🥰

Sandy is a 2-3 yr old girl who is currently waiting to be adopted.

Sandy has been fostered in a home with one of our kind volunteers. Throughout her time with us, we have noticed that Sandy gets on great with female owners, and she prefers to be an only cat in the house.

We have tried introducing her with other cats, but she is scared of them. Hence, we wish to find Sandy a quiet home as an only cat. Ideally, without small kids or other pets.

Sandy is neutered, deflead, dewormed, and fiv/felv negative. She would be a lovely companion to a female owner, perhaps someone who is looking for a chilled out young cat for company.

Please help us find Sandy her forever home by sharing this post.

Those who are truly committed to adopting and would like to know more about Sandy, please contact us via PM.

21/08/2024

Help Toffee ❤️❤️❤️

This is Toffee, one of our current fostered kittens who has been in our care for a few months now, awaiting to undergo surgery to try and repair his right eye.

Toffee suffered from a fused eyelid which was preventing him from opening his eye normally. He now underwent his first surgery and is now recovering.

Toffee will most likely be needing another surgery soon as he has a condition called entroprian where his eyelashes grow inwards into his eye and brush against his eyeball. This can cause ulcers in his eye and damage it permanently.

Please help by donating towards his care :

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13/08/2024

A must see for all cat owners ❤️
Let's make sure we keep them as happy as can be! 🥰

In our latest video, "22 Everyday Things That Break Your Cat's Heart," we explore the common mistakes that cat owners unwittingly make, which can upset or ev...

08/08/2024

Happy International Cat Day from all of us at CLAWS! We may have been quiet on social media this summer, but we've been hard at work saving countless strays, and helping private households with adoptions and re-homings. Today, we celebrate these beautiful souls, and we’d love to see pictures of cats you’ve adopted from us in the comments! 📸

Our resident cats are thriving, thanks to the love and care they receive daily so if you can, please consider donating so we can continue providing the best care for more cats. Every bit helps in keeping them happy, healthy, and loved and helping more cats on their journey to their forever home. ❤️

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08/08/2024

Meet Marley ❤️❤️

Marley was abandoned in a colony of neutered cats in Qawra a week ago. He was crying and screaming for help. The feeder was out on her daily feeding routine and heard him immediately. She reached out to us for help, and luckily, one of our kind fosterers was available to help.

Marley was in good health, clean and very friendly. He started to settle in as soon as he started to feel safe indoors. We strongly condemn such acts of abandonment, and we urge anyone who is unable to look after kittens to get his/her cats neutered. Abandoning a kitten is never the solution to the problem.

Marley has been vet checked, deflead, dewormed, and got his first vaccine. He is about 9 weeks old.

He loves company, hence we are hoping to find him a nice family, ideally one that already has another young cat at home to adopt him.

Those truly committed to providing a safe, loving, and forever home, please get in touch via PM.

06/07/2024

No home yet for Izzy 💔💔

It has been almost 1 year since Izzy came to us, and till now, she has not found her forever home 💔💔

Izzy is spayed, fully vaccinated, microchipped, fiv/felv negative. We have seen Izzy transform in front of our eyes, thanks to her dedicated fosterer who has been patient and worked with her since she the day she was rescued.

Izzy would make a lovely companion to someone looking to adopt a young cat but maybe prefers to skip the kitten phase. Ideally, someone who understands cats and can speak their language 🥰

Izzy is a playful and social cat. She follows her fosterer around the house, loves company, and would best be adopted in a home with other cats.

Cats like Izzy get easily overlooked, especially when there are so many smaller kittens in need of homes, too 😞

Those interested in knowing more about Izzy, please reach out to us via PM.

Please share to help Izzy find her forever home 🏡 💗

05/07/2024

A big thank you goes to Frans & Rona Bakes for their kind donation, and to all their customers who support their business 🥰❤️

We encourage you to follow their page for lots of yummy treats 😋😋

05/07/2024

Meet Nacho & Salsa ❤️🥰

Two brothers, now ready to join their forever home.

Nacho and Salsa are super friendly kittens who have been fostered in a home by one of our kind volunteers. They have been vet checked, deflead and dewormed.

They are now 8 weeks old and ready to start their new chapter. We wish to find them a loving home together, but would also consider adopting them individually in a home with other pets already.

Those who are truly committed and ready to provide a lifetime of love and care please get in touch via PM.

23/06/2024

On Sunday mornings, our CLAWS kitties sleep in, sometimes finding the funniest sleeping positions. 😴😴

What's the funniest sleep pose you've ever found your kitty in? Share pictures with us in comments ❤️

Happy Sunday everyone and happy napping to all our furry friends 😺

16/06/2024

Meet Nelson ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Poor Nelson has been left behind 😢 All his siblings have been adopted except for him 💔💔 He is a lovebug, and whoever adopts him will be very lucky to have him as part of the family.

Nelson will require surgery for one of his eyes to be removed once he is older. Despite our best efforts to treat his eye, it healed incorrectly for him, and there is no chance it can be fixed. Nelson has been deflead, dewormed, and vet checked.

Regardless of this, Nelson is a happy, sweet, and fun-loving boy who does not let his imperfections affect him.

We wish to find Nelson a loving and forever home, ideally in a household with another cat for playtime and company.

Please contact us should you wish to know more about Nelson and can offer a forever, safe, and loving home.

09/06/2024

Bjorn is in need of a new home 💔

Sadly, Bjorn came back to us after a year of being adopted. Unfortunately, he never fully settled in his home as he did not feel comfortable around the resident dog. Despite ongoing attempts from owners to help them get along, we agreed together that it would be in his best interest to come back to us and re-homed.

The time he spent in his home was not all in vain as Bjorn returned to us as a confident, happy and friendly boy. We are thankful to his previous owners for taking good care of him and for keeping in touch with us throughout his adoption.

Bjorn is now around 1.5 years old and we believe would do well in a quiet home without small kids, no dogs and with another friendly cat same age for company or playtime.

Bjorn is neutered, microchipped, fiv/felv negative, deflead, and dewormed.

Bjorn is a long-haired cat, and being mostly white would benefit from being housed as an indoor cat away from too much sun exposure.

Those interested in getting to know more about Bjorn, please contact us via PM.

09/06/2024

Meet Katherine ❤️

This gorgeous lady came to us in need of medical assistance after her feeder contacted us saying she was bleeding from her now.

One of our kind volunteers took her in and medical treatment started immediately. She was very skinny and dehydrated, too, and after being vet checked and given fluids, she was placed on antibiotics for flu and later had a dental done to remove some rotten teeth.

It has now been 3.5 months and Katherine has made a full recovery. She is microchipped, deflead, dewormed, neutered, and tested negative to Fiv/Felv.

Since she has been indoors, her nose has healed completely and she does not require any additional treatment or medication. Cats like Katherine would need to be homed indoors only to prevent any onset of skin cancer from sun exposure.

We estimate Katherine to be a middle-aged girl, but given the condition she was in, she could look older than her actual age.

Our wish is to find a kind individual who is ready to give Katherine a safe and loving home, keep her indoors, and welcome her like family.

Katherine is a super sweet and docile cat who would be ideal for first-time cat owners or for someone looking to adopt a calm and friendly companion.

Contact us should you be genuinely interested and committed to give Katherine a loving home 🏡 ❤️

09/06/2024

Meet Pistachio ❤️ ❤️❤️

This charming 2 year old is seeking a forever home after being abandoned by his previous owners, who fled the country, leaving him in the common area of the apartment block 💔💔 The lovely people in the building took him in and reached out to us for help. He is now being fostered with one of our volunteers until his forever home is found.

Pistachio is neutered and super affectionate. He was previously in a home with both cats & dogs. He boasts magnificent ginger eyes and will shower you with lots of love 😻

Join us in finding Pistachio a loving home 🏠 Share and spread the word. Let's give Pistachio the happily ever after he truly deserves❤️

Reach out to us if you are genuinely committed in giving this gorgeous boy his forever home.

03/06/2024

Sunday's rescue 💔

Yesterday we were alerted about a litter of kittens in Zabbar who needed help. It looked like the mum was missing or sick, as kittens were on their own.

One of our dedicated volunteers went on site only to find the kittens on their own and their mum dead a few meters away 💔

This is truly heartbreaking and goes to show how important it is to neuter and spay stray cats. This mummy tried her best to keep her little ones in a safe place, but sadly she could only do some much, she needed help herself.

We wish we could have got their on time and helped her too, but it is not always possible 💔

The little ones are now safe with a kind family who offered to foster them until they get better and we can find homes for them. They will be vet checked today, and will be available for adoption to serious and committed individuals later.

This is one of the many stories we face every day. Please consider a small donation to our cause. Without such help, it is very difficult to cope and cover ongoing expenses for veterinary care, food, medication and litter.

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02/06/2024

Meet Max & Willow ❤️🥰❤️🥰

Two siblings, male and female. These little ones will soon be ready to join their new homes.

They were rescued by a kind feeder from a colony as their mum was nowhere to be found, and taken in by one of our volunteers until they are old enough to be adopted. It is not clear if something happened to her, or they were dumped their by someone 💔

Max & Willow are now almost 7 weeks old have been deflead dewormed. They are litter trained and are two happy kittens.

We wish to find them a home either together, or if separate, with a family who already has other cats for playtime and company.

Those interested in adopting must be fully committed to providing a safe and loving, forever home environment. Any kitten adopted would need to be neutered at 5/6 months of age.

Please contact us for more info ❤️

02/06/2024

About Ben LaFesta

We wish to express our sincere gratitude for the generous donation that was presented to us from funds collected at BenLaFesta event.

Thank you goes to all the organisers, sponsors, vendors, attendees, as well as our volunteers who helped on the day.

It was amazing to see everyone coming together in memory of Ben, and we are sure he was smiling down on us all, seeing everyone having fun together for a cause that was so close to his heart.

A special shout goes to Fiona Laferla - thank you for always being ready to support CLAWS in any way you can. We feel blessed to have people like you helping our cause.

24/05/2024

❤️ADOPTED TOGETHER ❤️
S***k and Ricky 💙💥

This dynamic duo is looking for their forever home. They are 7 weeks old, playful and sweet, the perfect companions. Both vet checked with a clean bill of health.

If you think you can give these sweet boys a home, get in touch with CLAWS. Priority will be given to families willing to adopt together or one brother with an older cat for company.

14/05/2024

❤️ADOPTED❤️

Meet Lola ❤️ ❤️

Lola is a beautiful 9 week old calico, in need of a special home 🏡 ❤️

Lola is partially blind. Unfortunately, her eyes were damaged by untreated cat flu. She has been in our care for a few weeks now. She can see shadows, but her eyesight is not 100%

We are hoping to find Lola a safe and loving home. She can lead a perfectly normal life, and we do believe that there is still a good chance her eyesight may continue to improve.

Lola has been vet checked, deflead, and dewormed. Most likely, her eye will require extended treatment (eye cream).

Please help us find Lola her forever home by sharing 🙏 💕

13/05/2024

W***y and Honey, brother and sister ginger kittens are looking for their forever homes.

They are 9 weeks old and have been deflead, dewormed. Their mama and siblings all found loving homes, now we are hoping they will too. We hate to see them left behind 💔

They are very cuddly and affectionate but also playful and curious.

They can be adopted together as a pair or into a household that already has cats.

Please get in touch if you are truly committed to giving them a forever home 🏡 ❤️

Their story here:
https://www.facebook.com/100070667387960/posts/473305481701694/

06/05/2024

CLAWS would like to thank everyone who attended our recent Pizza Night Fundraiser hosted by our lovely friends at Marrobbio Restaurant

We would also like to thank our sponsors for donating some incredible gifts for our raffle. Go on, show them some love and like their pages 💜

Neriku Catering
Greens Supermarket
Idejn Bieżla
INA Spa
Kontrada Wines & Fine Foods
The Biocare Group
ANIMAL AUNT CAT SITTING (Malta)

Follow our page for more information about upcoming events. Attending these fundraisers is a great way of supporting our shelter! 🤩

06/05/2024

Twice the cuddles, twice the love! 🐾

Adopting two kittens isn't just about doubling the cuteness factor, it's about enriching their lives with a constant companion. Ever wondered why your kitten bites your feet or climbs your curtains? They're looking for a playmate, and sometimes human interaction just doesn't cut it!

Won't take out word for it? Checkout what had to say about adopting kittens in pairs! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b_2ZulyEgU

Two kittens mean endless entertainment and endless love, and a learning opportunity for the kittens themselves, who learn by observing each other so if you're interested in giving a forever home to two fluffballs please reach out to us on Messenger 😺💕

04/05/2024

Join CLAWS at Ben LaFesta! 🎉

One week to go to Ben La Festa! On Saturday 11th May from 12pm onwards we will be at the BMX Warehouse in Pembroke for a day of celebration.

A day where we celebrate the life of Ben Laferla and everything he loved, his family, friends, music, art and animals. Artisanal stalls, food vendors, and a dedicated CLAWS stand where you can learn more about what we do for our feline friends. 🐈

CLAWS would like to thank Ben's family for putting together this fantastic event in honour of their beloved Ben, and dedicating this to our cause. We are truly honoured! 🩷

Visit 🎫: https://shop.trackagescheme.com/event/ben-lafesta/ for tickets

https://www.instagram.com/benlafesta/
https://www.facebook.com/p/Ben-LaFesta-61556583421622/

03/05/2024

Good morning from two of our smallest rescues ❤️ wishing you a great day ahead 😊

01/05/2024

Lost in ATTARD 💔💔

01/05/2024

Our work does not stop, not even on Public Holidays! 💔

Today's intake is this special litter. Some of these babies require medical care for a week or two to have their eyes treated. This eye condition is a very common result of kitten flu in young kittens when the flu goes untreated! So if you'd like to offer a foster home for them or have experience with adopting kittens that require extra care, please get in touch.

We'd also like to remind everyone of the importance of neutering to end kitten suffering. Kittens who live in the wild are susceptible to a number of illnesses. Sometimes they are lucky that they get to us in time.

If you'd like to help CLAWS continue our mission in supporting the care of stray and abandoned cats, a small donation can go a long way in feeding and medicating these little ones. If all of our followers donate 1 euro, we can cover medical care throughtout kittens season! 🪙

Please consider donating

By Revolut: 77775518

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By SMS:
50618086 - €4.66
50618930 - €6.99
50619233 - €11.65

We also accept BCRS bottles or vouchers, royal canin food label and barcodes, van cat barcodes, kwiksave. Your trash can be our treasure.

Thank you for your support 🙏

30/04/2024

With kitten season in full swing, we have daily intakes of kittens and pregnant mamas. 🐱

This is today's intake, a litter of near identical ginger and white sweet kitties waiting for their forever home.

If you are able to give one or two kittens a home reach out on Messenger. These kittens will be vet checked before homing.

If you are unable to adopt, consider fostering, sharing or donating food, bcrs, kwiksave, royal canin label.🙏🏻