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Here for Cats Cat rescue for Surrey. We are always seeking supporters, helpers and funds to enable us to carry out our work.

Here for Cats is a small rescue group, established in 2014 by a small number of dedicated and experienced volunteers to help cats in need in the Surrey area by providing shelter, warmth, food, veterinary care and love, and then finding suitable new homes. The charity has no permanent base but relies on a small network of fosterers, garden pens and the kindness of local catteries. We would like our

own purpose built shelter but in the current economic situation and uncertainties we are concentrating on using the money available to help as many animals as possible in the most economical way.

18/03/2025

Are you looking for a cat that doesn’t understand personal space and will keep you warm? Maybe Ivy is the cat for you!

This very handsome boy is still available!

https://www.hereforcats.org/cats/ivy

18/03/2025

HERE FOR CATS CAT-CHUP

What an amazing week we had last week with 10 cats off to new homes, (made slightly easier as there were 4 pairs amongst them!) An added bonus was a £1000 prize from Petplan in their monthly charity draw. A big thank you to Petplan for these much -needed funds.

REHOMED

HARLEY & BANKSY, mum and daughter from a group of 6 have been renamed CIRCA and PSYCHE and have gone to live with an older lady in Coulsdon.

2 year old ginger TIGS & his tabby companion KATTI are in an adult only home in Woking.

Black FRED who at 8 years old lost his elderly owner when she went into a nursing home has recovered from his dental and is now slowly settling into a new loving home in Cranleigh.

MAWI, 4 year old tortie has gone from living in a 2 bedroom flat to a farm near Dorking where she will be the spoilt companion for an older lady.

BIBBLE & SPARKY a 4 and 3 year old pair whose owner was forced to give them up due to personal circumstances changing are now in a home where there is someone in all day to keep them entertained.

MICKEY & FREYA (see photos), our exotic pair, have waited a long time to find the perfect home as indoor cats. They are settling in well with their new family who are keeping us updated with their progress. MICKEY is very confident, exploring everywhere, jumping and playing. FREYA is spending a lot of time under the bed and has room service at the moment. She does come out to play with her brother and he joins her for naps under the bed. We are sure it won’t take her too long to relax and settle in.

RESCUED

VIENNA, a very shy, black female aged 5 years, arrived in foster this week. She was a bit feisty during the handover, but understandable after her world collapsed when her elderly owner passed away. They were very bonded.

TINKERBELL a 14-year-old grey and white female, has arrived into foster care post a dental she had this week. She was the other cat in the household we took BRUNO from, and who is now at the cattery.

Mum, SUSHI (2 years old), and her 3 white kittens arrived this week. She has now been neutered and will be heading to one of our experienced fosterers with her babies who are 4 weeks' old. SUSHI is related to JULIETTE (who lost her eye recently) She is from a multi-cat household where the owners had allowed things to get a bit out of control with 10 plus cats.

Black and white 3 year old female WILLOW, mother of SUSHI also arrived, and is the final cat to sort from this household. She is heading to foster in Woking post spay.

We are supporting a lady local to Bagshot to get her two cats neutered. Both were supposed to be done last year as part of our microchipping event, but she didn’t get back to us. She has now paid £40 towards costs to get them both neutered and chipped to avoid further litters.

Our van passed its second MOT post service where we had the brakes and two tyres replaced. Nothing to be paid as the hire company thankfully cover all the costs.

If you would like to support our work (like all other animal charities we are struggling with the demand for help and for funds to carry on) you can donate here:

https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/3445 #!/DonationDetails

13/03/2025

Bengal, Ziggy, has lots of energy for play.😍

13/03/2025

ZIGGY

We are still searching for a forever home for male Bengal cat, Ziggy, who is now 6 years and 8 months’ old.

Ziggy enjoyed his early years living in a home in a rural location. However, his owner has moved to a more residential area and, following the birth of a baby and with another on the way, she no longer has sufficient time to care for, and play, with him.

It is important for Bengal cats, who have lots of energy, to have lots of outside space to explore. Therefore, we are looking for a home for Ziggy that is located in a rural area with a low cat population.

Ziggy, who is very friendly, also enjoys spending time inside, sitting on the sofa and receiving lots of fuss. He loves to play, especially pouncing games, and will sometimes play with his claws out. Therefore, he is best suited to a home with adults or a family with slightly older, respectful children, aged 10+. He would like to be an only pet.

Ziggy has previously been neutered, microchipped and vaccinated and is ready to meet potential adopters. He is available for adoption through our Direct Re-home Service, which means that potential adopters will be invited to meet him at his current owner's home in Guildford.

If you think that Ziggy could be the perfect match for your home, please see the checklist opposite for details about the type of forever home he is looking for before completing our application form below. Thank you.

https://www.hereforcats.org/adoption-process

If you are not in a position to apply to adopt Ziggy, but would like to support cats in need just like him, you can donate towards our work here:

https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/3445 #!/DonationDetails

12/03/2025

Ginger is chatty and easily persuaded with a treat! 😍

12/03/2025

Garlic is a confident girl who enjoys a fuss.😍

12/03/2025

GINGER & GARLIC ARE HOPING FOR SEPARATE, INDOOR HOMES

Ginger (male, ginger & 5 years’ old) & Garlic (female, tortie, 2 years’ old) had been living stray in a garden in Hampshire for almost a year. Throughout that time, they were fed and cared for in the garden by their Finders who kindly built a shelter for them. Unable to care for the cats on a long-term basis and becoming increasingly concerned about Ginger’s welfare, their Finders contacted HFC for support and advice.

Following an unsuccessful local search for the cats’ owners, we made arrangements to bring Ginger and Garlic into care. We first made an appointment for them to see our Shelter Vet for a thorough health check and to be neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Both cats tested positive for FIV, but are otherwise healthy.

We then took Ginger and Garlic into the care of our cattery space on the Surrey/Hampshire border where they have settled in well. Ginger takes a minute or two to “warm up” to humans but is easily persuaded with treats! Tortie girl, Garlic, is the most confident and appeared to overshadow Ginger initially. We therefore separated the pair and they both appear to be more content to have their own space. They are both very sweet and affectionate cats who will make great companions to their adopters. For their own safety and to prevent the spread of FIV, we are seeking to re-home Ginger and Garlic to loving, indoor homes.

If either Ginger or Garlic have captured your heart and you are interested in adopting one of them, please review the checklist opposite for details about the type of forever home they are looking for before completing our application form below. Thank you.

https://www.hereforcats.org/adoption-process

If you are not in a position to apply to adopt either Garlic or Ginger, but would like to support cats in need just like them, you can donate towards our work here:

https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/3445 #!/DonationDetails

12/03/2025

Juliette playing in her tunnel 😍

12/03/2025

JULIETTE

This is Juliette, who is female, ginger and white and almost five months’ old.

Juliette arrived into the care of our Shelter Vet, along with a number of other cats from her home, who were scheduled to receive neutering and microchip procedures. However, it was clear that Juliette's eye had been badly injured. Despite best efforts, her eye could not be saved and it was sadly removed whilst she was under anaesthetic. Struggling to care for and financially support all her cats, Juliette's owner decided to sign her over to HFC for re-homing so that a suitable home can be found for her.

Following her surgery, Juliette arrived into foster care in Weybridge three weeks’ ago. After a short recovery, this sweet-natured girl is feeling better and is bonding with her Foster Carer, enjoying spending time sitting next to her, and sleeping with her on her bed at night. Juliette, who has the softest fur, is slightly nervous and will jump when she hears unusual noises and hide when there are visitors to her foster home (even quiet ones!).

Juliette has started to enjoy play again, most liking a wand toy with a wiggly worm on the end (rather than a feather which worries her) and ping pong balls. She appears to be adjusting well to her single eye, bouncing around her foster home and occasionally doing zoomies.

Juliette enjoys wet food and is following a grain-free diet to keep her slightly sensitive stomach in balance.

If Juliette has captured your heart and you are interested in adopting her, please see the checklist opposite for details about the type of forever home she is looking for before completing our application form below. Thank you.

https://www.hereforcats.org/adoption-process

If you are not in a position to apply to adopt Juliette, but would like to support cats in need just like her, you can donate towards our work here:

https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/3445 #!/DonationDetails

10/03/2025

A lovely start to the week as we've today been told that we won the February Prize Draw with Petplan! Thank you so much to Petplan UK

07/03/2025

RE-HOMED!

Sunny likes to play on the stairs. 😍

07/03/2025

RE-HOMED!

SUNNY

We can't believe that we haven't received any applications for handsome, four year old, ginger boy, Sunny!

After his original owner moved to Dubai with his young family a year ago, Sunny was welcomed into the owner's mother’s home. Keen to not to lose touch with her family, Sunny’s new owner regularly travelled to Dubai to see them whilst Sunny stayed in a local cattery. Over time, Sunny no longer coped well with being separated from his owner or enjoyed trips to the cattery, appearing to become more withdrawn with every visit. He also struggled with the arrival of a new cat in his neighbourhood who bullied him. Therefore, Sunny’s owner reluctantly asked HFC for help to find him a more suitable home.

Sunny arrived into HFC foster care just over two weeks ago and he has settled in well. He is a beautiful, large cat too big to sit on most laps, but as he has become more relaxed, he now rests his head in his Carer's lap and accepts a fuss and sleeps next to her at night. He has a very, soft, cuddly coat and communicative, "waggy" tail, which he uses to communicate with his Carer when he would like a fuss. Sunny is starting to re-discover his love to play (see video).

Sunny is looking for a home with adults whose travel away from home is limited and who have time to spend making him feel special. Due to his recent experience with cats and a fear of dogs he would like to be an only pet in his new home. Sunny loves to spend time outside, and we are keen to secure him a loving, forever home with a safe garden without delay.

Sunny has previously been neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. He has also received updates to preventative flea and worm treatment and is now ready to meet potential adopters at his foster home in Tilford (Farnham).

If you would like to help Sunny rediscover his previous Sunny disposition(!) and you are able to offer him a loving, forever home with safe, outside space, please apply to adopt him by completing our application form below. Thank you:

https://www.hereforcats.org/adoption-process

If you are not in a position to apply to adopt Sunny, but would like to support cats in need just like him, you can donate towards our work here:

https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/3445 #!/DonationDetails

06/03/2025

Luna loves to play with a fishing rod toy! 😍

06/03/2025

LUNA

Luna, who is female, black and 7 years’ old is looking for a forever home. She was adopted by her owner through another charity 2.5 years’ ago. However, her owner is reluctantly moving to a smaller home without a garden, and as Luna loves to spend time outside, she will be unlikely to settle there.

Luna is a sweet and affectionate cat, who really likes people. Whilst she is not a lap cat, she likes to be in the same room as her owner and to sit next to her. She also likes to sleep in a cosy box with a blanket in under her owner’s bed at night. Luna is playful and loves toys that move quickly like a feather fishing rod.

Luna is sensitive to sound and she would like to live in a quiet home with adults. Whilst she currently enjoys the company of her owner the majority of the time, she is very independent and we feel she would be content to live with someone who works away from home on some days. Luna likes working at home with her owner and will often seek affection when her owner is working at her computer.

With a very careful introduction, Luna has potential to live alongside another friendly cat, but she is scared of dogs. Luna is outdoorsy and will require a home that has regular access to safe outside space.

Luna is available for adoption via our Direct Re-home Service. This means that potential adopters will be invited to meet her at her current home in Woking. She has been spayed, microchipped, vaccinated and is up-to-date with flea and worm treatment.

If you would like to offer Luna a loving home with you, please register your interest in adopting her by completing our application form. Thank you.

https://www.hereforcats.org/adoption-process

If you are not in a position to apply to adopt Luna, but would like to support cats in need just like her, you can donate towards our work here:

https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/3445 #!/DonationDetails

05/03/2025

Ivy is happy to be brushed.😍

05/03/2025

IVY

Long-haired, male, black cat, Ivy, who was featured posing for a photo post health-check last month, is now ready to find his forever home.

5-year-old Ivy had become very unhappy in his previous home. His owners first started a family and then moved house in quick succession, which resulted in him going off his food and no longer getting along with his previous companion, Holly.

Ivy initially struggled upon his arrival into foster care, and we ask that potential adopters are mindful that this lovely boy may take a little time to warm to new surroundings. Six weeks’ on, Ivy has relaxed and his cheeky nature is back shining through!

Ivy loves attention and he seeks out affection from his Foster Carers, taking every opportunity to lay on them and make his own style of biscuits, sometimes in the air! Ivy also loves food, acting as Sous Chef whenever his Carers are cooking and dinner party guest at mealtimes. He actively seeks out heat and has been discovered warming himself on a hot radiator. Ivy is a very curious cat, who likes to explore every corner of his territory. Whilst he is playful in short bursts, he much prefers, love, food and heat!

Due to Ivy’s experiences, he would like to live with adults who spend the majority of their time at home and where he can enjoy being an only pet. Whilst he does like to spend time outside, we understand that he has always stayed nearby. As Ivy’s coat is long-haired, he is looking for an adopter(s) committed to regularly brushing him to keep it in good condition and matt-free.

Ivy has previously been neutered and vaccinated. Therefore, we have arranged for him to receive a health check, both vaccinations and preventative flea and worm treatment. He is now ready to meet potential adopters at his foster home in Woking.

If you spend the majority of time at home and would enjoy companionship from affectionate Ivy, please express your interest in offering him a forever home by completing our application form. Thank you.

https://www.hereforcats.org/adoption-process

If you are not in a position to apply to adopt Ivy, but would like to support cats in need just like him, you can donate towards our work here:

https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/3445 #!/DonationDetails

04/03/2025

HERE FOR CATS CAT-CHUP

Fortunately, after a couple of weeks with very little interest in the array of adorable cats we had available, homing has picked up.

Without interviews to conduct, we were able to turn our attention to fundraising activities. Like all rescues, we are facing increasing pressure on our funds. Look out for the launch of our new sponsorship scheme for the three pens we have in a cattery on the Surrey/Hampshire border. These pens perform a vital role in our rescue and a welcome refuge for cats coming into our care. We rely on the generosity of the public to fund our work.

To make a donation or set up a regular contribution, please click HOW YOU CAN HELP/MAKE A DONATION on the Here for Cats Website.

CATS REHOMED

BLOSSOM came from the East End of London as a young and nervous stray. After an extended stay in our care, and thanks to her Fosterer, she became more confident. She is flourishing with an adult family in Aldershot who had lost their much loved, 15-year-old tabby.

ATHENA was originally handed in as a pregnant stray to Willett House Vets. The following day she gave birth to five kittens to whom she was a great mum. Now neutered and no longer having any responsibilities, she has gone off to an independent and carefree life with a couple in Guildford.

PRICILLA, the long-haired tortie, came from a multi-cat household and has been homed as company for a cat previously adopted from HFC.

BABY (now renamed Dennis) who is Pricilla’s son, after recovering from a necessary dental, has gone to be a companion to an elderly Sh*tzu.

HOLLY, a sweet, young tabby girl, was one of a pair not coping with the arrival of a baby. She is now making music in Shepperton with a couple who are classical musicians.

ASH has recovered well from his leg amputation and went off to his new owner who had waited patiently for his recovery. She had fallen in love with his picture and story when we first posted him on our page, and when they met, the attraction was mutual!

RECENT INTAKES

JULIETTE has been a very unexpected intake. She was presented to us for neutering as a one-year-old, male ginger, but she turned out to be a 5-month-old, female tabby with a badly damaged eye. Sadly, it was not possible to save her eye which had to be removed, which came as an unexpected expense. This little girl is now recovering in a foster home.

SUNNY, a large, 4-year-old, male, tabby has arrived into care with a new Fosterer in Tilford. He was signed over reluctantly as his owner had to travel overseas regularly to visit family and Sunny had become unhappy with the amount of time he was spending in a cattery.

We moved JACK from the cattery to new Fosterers which has made way for 8-year-old tabby and white BRUNO. His owner has reluctantly asked us to rehome him as she has been forced to move into a flat and he is a very outdoorsy type.

CAT OF THE WEEK

Who is going to be the lucky family to adopt young cat LUCY, pictured here? Aged between 4-5 months’ old, this jet black, slinky girl has put her past as a stray behind her. We feel sure that her gentle and loving nature, together with her typical kitten antics, will capture the heart of anyone who meets her. Check her full details on our website (Adopt/Meet The Cats) or on our page.

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Bengal, Ziggy, has lots of energy for play.😍

Ginger is chatty and easily persuaded with a treat! 😍

Garlic is a confident girl who enjoys a fuss.😍

Juliette playing in her tunnel 😍

RE-HOMED! Sunny likes to play on the stairs. 😍

Luna loves to play with a fishing rod toy! 😍

Ivy is happy to be brushed.😍

Here's Bruno settling into our cattery space😍.

Long legged Tom plays enthusiastically with his fishing rod toy 😍

LUCY This is Lucy, who is a cheeky, female, black kitten who is estimated to be 17 weeks’ old. Lucy was found living stray by a member of the public who handed her into a vet practice for safety. A thorough health check revealed that she had not been microchipped and was suffering with a poorly stomach. Due to her illness, Lucy was cared for at the vet practice for a few weeks until she had gained some weight and it was safe to prepare her for re-homing. We have taken Lucy into HFC foster care in Cranleigh, where she has been for four weeks. Whilst her stomach remains sensitive to some foods, which will mean she will need to follow a good quality diet, she is feeling much better. Lucy has become a happy and playful kitten who enjoys lots of play, particularly with dangly toys. She also likes to look out of her window and to spend time with her Carer. When life is just too exciting, she will entertain her Carer with a zoomie! Lucy is a little nervous and can easily be spooked, therefore, she has potential to live with adults or a family with respectful children, aged 7+. We feel that she would appreciate the company of another friendly kitten of a very similar age. In preparation for re-homing, Lucy has now been spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated and she is ready to meet potential adopters at her foster home in Cranleigh. If you would like to offer this gorgeous kitten a forever home that has safe outside space, please complete our application form and we will be in touch. Thank you. https://www.hereforcats.org/adoption-process If you are not in a position to apply to adopt Lucy, but would like to support cats in need just like her, you can donate towards our work here: https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/3445#!/DonationDetails

RE-HOMED! Sunny is starting to relax with his toys at his new foster home 😍

RE-HOMED! Pricilla is interested to meet her visitor! 😍

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