Success Stories
If you have re-homed a cat from Cat Rescue we would like to know your story.
What was it about your cat which made you want to share your home with her above all the others?
How did she get on in your home at first, and subsequently?
If you can, please include recent photos of your cat, or of you both together.
Please email or post your pictures and stories to Cat Rescue and we can put them on this page.
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Pepsi's Story
Pepsi is thinking about “Pieces of Eight”.
It was six years ago, in 2005, that I found my Pepsi at Cat Rescue. Or rather he found me because, when I went into the cattery, Pepsi strolled over, climbed up my leg and perched on my shoulder! This was something that he loved to do and I would walk around the house with him on my shoulder, parrot-like.
Pepsi has been such a good boy. I've brought in four other cats after him, as well as the two that were here before him, and he's accepted them all. OK, I had to have two attempts at introducing Barley Splash, but Pepsi accepted him at the second time of asking.
He likes to think he's the boss of my kitty klan, but he's very sensitive really and gets upset when he doesn't have things all his own way. He's a tough guy, with a heart!
Pepsi causes me endless worry with his wanderings, but he always comes home at night and it's always a massive relief to have him home and safe, purring on my lap, telling me all about his adventures. He goes quite wild in the summer months and he's had one or two scrapes as a result of his escapades, but he's very street-wise and I trust him implicitly. He loves the woods behind our house and he spends many hours exploring and hunting in the woodland.
I love all my cats very dearly, but Pepsi is and always will be my special friend. I call him my BFF - my Best Friend Forever.
I will always support Cat Rescue and will be forever in their debt for bringing me and my Pepsi together.
Andy Richards, November 2011
Bonnie's Story
Bonnie is a spirited and beautiful
It has just turned three years since I got my lovely pedigree silver tabby from Christine at Cat Rescue.Three very traumatic and eventful years; so very different from when I had ‘Cindy’ who died at age 20. Bonnie was two years old when I took her home and even then she had already “got me” on the hand when we picked her up from her foster carer! However I was blissfully unaware of what was to come and so we began our new life together.
Poor Bonnie was interested in nothing but her food. She didn't interact, didn't enjoy any play, and just sat miserably looking out of the window. She never bothered me or sat on my lap, just ignored me most of the time. If I attempted to try and play or pick her up, or even stroke her, she got me anywhere and everywhere that was visible or in range of her claws! I couldn't understand it at all BUT I KEPT TRYING! It was really traumatic at times for me.
Apparently from the age of four months, she had been used as a kitten machine and I think she was kept in a garage with no-one to talk to her or play with her. Her only defence was to strike back at anyone who tried to be her friend. She did not trust anyone. She was originally called SPIRIT and I can see why - it was all she had, her fighting spirit. I must say it is that which I love her for now, because after numerous very bad attacks from her I was on the point of giving up, but because I have a lot of people visiting, she has gradually become more relaxed and will tolerate them (and me) as long as we don't go too far and respect her behaviour.
She has now really settled and even lets me put my face next to her when she is sitting quietly and then she will tentatively lick my forehead and cheeks. So I feel I have made a break through with my beautiful Bonnie. She is gradually accepting love on her terms.
Maureen Lynch, October 2011
Houdini's Story
Houdini always makes you laugh
Houdini is three years old and we have had him for 17 months now. When we went to visit the cats at Cat Rescue, Houdini pretty much decided we would be perfect for him and welded himself to my eldest daughters knee! Three days later we returned to collect him and he was sat waiting for us. He settled really quickly and has made us laugh with his antics ever since.
He never fails to amuse us. We moved house 5 months ago and I was worried that Houdini wouldn't settle. As advised, I planned to keep him in for the first couple of weeks so he could get used to the new smells of home. However, within 24 hours he was living up to his name and had escaped! Luckily he was hungry so soon came home to be fed. After several failed attempts to keep him in, we gave up and let him go out to explore and he came back when called for (or hungry). He has become a super hunter despite the loud bell on his collar. Luckily the girls think it's wonderful that he brings us all these presents and give him plenty of love every time he brings us a dead body! I suppose that is what you get for living next door to a large field.
Houdini has a massive character and has finished our family off beautifully. He is a chilled out, loving cat who loves nothing more than sitting on your knee for some love and sucking his paw. He is certainly a unique cat.
Kate, August 2011
Eddie's Story
OUR EDDIE
Eddie is so placid
Eddie is 8 years old and was owned by an elderly couple who could no longer look after him.We saw an article by Cat Rescue in the Blackpool Gazette about fostering cats and looked up their website on the internet. There was a picture of Eddie with all his details, so we talked about it, mulled it over, then got in touch with Christine and arranged to see him.
Unfortunately, 3 weeks later, I had an accident so we had to put having him 'on hold'. Two weeks following my discharge from hospital, we decided to contact Cat Rescue again. Eddie hadn't been re-homed, so on 4 April he arrived and settled in within a few hours. He is the most placid and good natured cat you would wish to meet. I would have said "own", but as any cat lover knows, you don't own a cat - they own you!
Three months on, Eddie is really enjoying himself with us. He eats, sleeps and occasionally plays! He loves our window ledges and neighbours and passers-by love him too!
The Masons, July 2011
Minnie's Story (formerly known as Tabatha)
Minnie loves tree-climbing. Don't tell the Fireman!
Minnie was really shy to start with and spent quite a lot of time up on the top of the kitchen cupboard. But she soon came out of her shell and is a wonderful little friend. She comes when you call her name and loves to climb trees and adventure outside. She's still not too sure about sitting on knees but maybe in time… She certainly enjoys spreading out on top of the sofa…
A big thank you to Cat Rescue and to Christine for making sure that my son and I got the right cat for us. I would not think about going anywhere else in future.
Jen, May 2011
Eddy's Story
Eddy's come out of his shell.
We got Eddy(formerly Garfield) two months ago from Cat Rescue and he is the first cat that my little boy and I have owned. From the minute we went to visit him we knew he was the one. Although a bit shy he was coming up to my little boy and letting him stroke him. When we got him home he settled in instantly. He hid for a bit before coming out, exploring, eating and then snuggling up and going to sleep! He is such a lovely cat and loves being stroked and loves just being around us. He follows us all over the house, although he lets us know when he wants to be left alone! He is such a wonderful addition to the family and has now made us want even more cats.
A big thank you to Cat Rescue and to Christine for making sure that my son and I got the right cat for us. I would not think about going anywhere else in future.
Kathy March 2011
Hope's Story
Hope's self-confidence is starting to blossom.
Just an update on the kitten we got from you last December. She was the long-haired black kitten who had been tied to her mum, and was terrified of everything.
My husband has spent countless hours with her, and has the war wounds to prove it, but she is now a loving, caring kitten. She feeds well, has grown remarkably, enjoys playing with her toys, has been fully vaccinated and neutered, and is absolutely beautiful. Her name is HOPE.
Anne February 2011
Wylie's Story
Wylie is highly skilled in advertising himself.
I have to say that Wylie chose me! He was the cat who caught my eye as he reminded me of my late cat Toby. When I went into the pen he sold himself to me1 It was like the tv advert with the dog. He had promised to do the cooking, ironing …
He has settled in wonderfully. He walked in, rolled over for his tummy to be tickled and purred for about 2 days! He has never left my side and thoroughly enjoys curling up in front of the fire.
I am thrilled to find a new friend.
Suzanne January 2011
Ossie's Story
Ossie has now been homed with a permanent fosterer and we wish him a wonderful new life.
Cat Rescue 9 January 2011
