Copper’s Cat Rescue Nottingham

24/12/2025

It’s never too early for The Yule Cat! ✨

As Winter settles across Europe, all manner of creatures and spirits begin to stir…moving in the darkness, rarely seen, yet impossible to ignore

But in Iceland, something far larger prowls the snowy hills. A being that does not haunt the shadows…but casts them...towering over trees and rooftops alike
Jóla, the Yule Cat, the enormous pet of the ogre Grýla, stalks the frozen countryside, hunting in the blizzards for those who have been idle through the year and have accepted their employers money yet given little in return
Farmers gift their hard workers with new clothes for the season...and while this may seem like a simple gift these clothes become precious charms of protection. For those who wear them are safe from the Yule Cat’s hunger
But for those who have been lazy....Winter is very long indeed… and the Yule Cat is very, very hungry

The Yule Cat (Jólakötturinn in Icelandic) is a monstrous feline from Icelandic folklore that roams the snowy countryside during the Christmas season. This enormous creature is said to peer into homes on Christmas Eve, with a terrifying purpose: to consume anyone who has not received new clothes for the holiday.

The myth served a practical, moralistic function in historical Iceland: it was an incentive used by farmers to encourage their workers (and children) to diligently process the autumn wool before Christmas. Hard work was rewarded with new garments, while idleness made one a potential target for the monstrous cat. The tale also encouraged generosity, as giving clothes to the less fortunate ensured their safety.

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24/12/2025

Merry Christmas to everyone who has supported us this year, from the cats of Copper's who are of course rocking Christmas in style!

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24/12/2025

Charlie & Tin

Charlie & Tin are an adventurous pair who love a cuddle. With big personalities and good looks they would make any home a more lively place!

They can be homed together or separately and would make a lovely addition to any family. They’re currently living with a dog but the fosterer is unsure if they’re used to children but they would likely be ok with older more patient children.

Charlie is black and Tin is the white and tabby.

Their fosterer has this to say:

“ Charlie comes up and cuddles us in bed and has to lay across two people at once, Tin is very vocal and loves a chat and a fuss but not a cuddler - but he has claimed our bed as his!

I honestly think both boys settled really well, they are so so cuddly and affectionate never known such such a clingy cat as Charlie!

Charlie is 100% fine with calmer dogs, he got spooked and fled when Squid starts using his voice, he was living with a basset hound before coming to me.

Tin is 1000% dog-proof, nothing phases him. He just stares at Squid when he gets vocal, didnt run away when he was ran up on, just batted at him.

Tin doesn't like other cats getting in his face and will hiss but the boys leave each other alone. Charlie wants to love on every single being in existence

Unsure if they've been with children at all in the past”

Could you be the furever home that Charlie and Tin are dreaming of this Christmas?

Make their Christmas dreams come true!

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24/12/2025

If you were thinking of catching an old Bond film as entertainment for Christmas why not consider these amazing Bond Kittens!

These gorgeous kittens with massive star quality and personality are the perfect entertainment, lively but cute and cuddly.

Miss Moneypenny is tiny but brave, happy to get into everything you’re doing and to be your little shadow she’s friends with ChewMee who’s a little bit more cautious and they sometimes curl up together for a nap. They’d make the perfect pair of little sparks to start the new year with!

P***y Galore and OddJob are a similar pairing with OddJob leading the way and P***y Galore a bit more apprehensive but not wanting to miss out on strokes and affection.

They’re currently being fostered in a home with children so would adjust well to children that are used to cats and maybe are older than toddler age. They’re not dog tested but may adjust to a calmer dog who is used to cats.

They will be rehomed neutered and chipped and we recommend vaccination at the appropriate time. Local vets do cost effective package for this.

As always kittens are homed in pairs and will be subject to an adoption fee and home check.

Could you be the perfect human for one of these adventurous pairs?

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22/12/2025

With Christmas just a day or two away our thoughts are turning to gifts and comfort with our families and our furry companions. Across this time Coppers will still be open and alert, waiting for that cat or kitten who will so desperately need our help this Christmas.

Funds are very low and we need your help to keep doing what we do, no matter the weather, no matter if it's late Christmas Eve. Even if you donate just a little it all helps, don't think even the smallest donation doesn't matter. It will matter very much to that cat or kitten we rescue from the cold.

So, from the tiny to the much larger, every penny matters because it means we can save one more cat or kitten who will get that second chance at a happy home with a human who truly loves them.

So, this Christmas bring a little magic into a cat's life and give whatever you can afford to help us make that magic happen!

You can donate via Paypal https://paypal.me/copperscatrescue?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB

Or via Bank Transfer:
Rebecca Watson
Sort code: 60-84-07
Account number: 73806613

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17/12/2025

Keep cays safe this winter, strays especially may hide under car bonnets!

🐾 Warm spots = happy cats… but safety comes first! 🐾

As the weather cools, cats naturally seek out cosy places like car bonnets, tumble dryers, and fireplaces. While these warm spots are tempting, they can also be dangerous if we’re not careful.

🔸 Always check car bonnets before starting the engine
🔸 Keep tumble dryers closed when not in use
🔸 Make sure cats stay a safe distance from open fires and heaters

A little extra vigilance can help keep your feline friends safe and snug this season. If you have any concerns about your cat’s safety or wellbeing, our team is always happy to help💙🐱

16/12/2025

Meet Mother Willow
Chief Supervisor • Professional Lap Warmer • Full-Time Shadow

Mother Willow is one of those rare cats who doesn’t just live with you — she actively participates in your life.

Her perfect home is one where:

Being sat on is considered a privilege

You don’t mind being followed from room to room like you’re the most interesting thing in the world

“Personal space” is more of a suggestion than a rule

She still enjoys a good play and a bit of zoomy energy, but she also loves having space to properly relax, ideally somewhere close enough to keep an eye on whatever you’re doing.

DIY, housework, or projects? Excellent.
Mother Willow will be right there — in the toolbox, on the paperwork, or directly in your face — offering moral support and quality control

She is genuinely one of the sweetest cats you’ll ever meet: affectionate, gentle, and deeply people-oriented. If you want a cat who makes a house feel alive and loved, she’s your girl.

Affectionate
Playful but settled
Loves human company
Zero respect for personal space (in the best way)

Mother Willow isn’t looking for “an owner” — she’s looking for her people.

Could you be Willow's people?

Willow is neutered and chipped and ready for her furever home, vaccination can be arranged cost effectively at any vet. An adoption fee of £110 and a homecheck apply.

If you think Willow could be the purrfect new family member just get in touch and we'll have a chat.

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16/12/2025

It is with great sadness that we have to share the loss of little Rosie, who passed away a few days ago. She was found unresponsive in the litter tray, and despite getting her to the vets as quickly as we possibly could, she was already gone.

Rosie was a very special rescue. She was saved from a bitterly cold night — a cold that had already claimed the life of her sibling — by a lone rescuer, Tia, who reached out to us in desperation. After posting on Facebook for help, someone had even tried to obtain Rosie in order to sell her, making the situation all the more urgent.

What followed was a desperate dash to the Derby area to collect her. Rosie was tiny, cold, suffering from an infection in one eye, and far too young to be without her mother. She required hand-rearing and immediate care.

After a veterinary check, Rosie was placed with one of our foster carers, Tish. From the very start, she showed just how much of a fighter she was — taking her milk straight away and snuggling into the warm blankets prepared for her. From there, she went from strength to strength: growing, learning, and very quickly ruling the household. She was a lively, playful little soul, full of personality, winning hearts with her spirit and her tiny, mischievous claws.

That is what makes this loss so hard for everyone at Copper’s. Just the day before she died, Rosie was playing happily with the other cats — carefree, loved, and utterly secure, the centre of her small world.

In Rosie’s memory, we will be setting up a GoFundMe and a fundraising drive to purchase an incubator for kittens. While it likely would not have changed Rosie’s outcome, for many kittens it could mean the difference between life and death.

If we can save even one kitten, it will be a tribute to Rosie — to how hard she fought, and to how deeply she was loved by everyone who met her, from Tia, who rescued her from the cold, to Tish, who gave her a warm, loving home in which to grow, play, and feel safe.

We know this is a big ask, but we also know what our community can achieve together. This will be Rosie’s Fund — a fund dedicated to helping the tiniest, most vulnerable kittens during those critical early weeks when they need so much care and support.

We will share more details once the fundraising is fully set up. For now, we ask that Rosie be remembered as she was: brave, playful, and loved. Our thoughts are especially with Tia, without whom Rosie would not have survived that cold night, and with Tish, who gave Rosie all the love and care she knew in the short but precious time we had her.

12/12/2025

Excellent gift ideas for the cat in your life!

Christmas gift ideas for your kitty.. 🎄🎅 🎁 😺

09/12/2025

Our gorgeous Caspian is showing off his best side for a photoshoot for both Halloween and Christmas. He's such a wonderful boy, playful and confident!

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09/12/2025

Even more ways to get your hands on our gorgeous calendar. Enjoy your year with our beautiful rescue kitties looking as amazing as ever!

https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/7733065876-the-coppers-cat-rescue-2026-cat-calendar-charity-listing?referrer=ca

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The Coppers Cat Rescue 2026 Cat Calendar - Charity listing - The Coppers Cat Rescue 2026 Cat Calendar is a beautifully illustrated A4 calendar featuring rescue cats as its motive. Published by Coppers Cat Rescue in the United Kingdom, this calendar is perfect for cat lovers and those looking to supp...

09/12/2025

And... every cat parent's Christmas...

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