Bristol And Wales Cat Rescue

Working Together To Give Cats A Second Chance





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Our little black beauty was known as Rosie when we first met her.  She had been through a hard time after her previous owner died and had been pushed from pillar to post.  She was so friendly and laid back, though, when we visited her in her foster home that we couldn't resist her. 
The day we brought her home she was very shy and spent most of the time behind the sofa, sneaking out when we left the room and shooting back there when we went back in.  By the  second day,though, she had found her feet and chosen her favourite chair.  It was then we decided she was too cheeky to be a Rosie and changed her name to Jess.  Since then she has become queen of the house and is well on the way to becoming queen of the neighbourhood, venturing a little further down the garden each day.  She really is a little love and we can't imagine being without her now.  She's part of the family.
 

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Hello,Bella here I am sure from the picture you will remember me. I am very happy in my new home after a bit of a worrying couple of hours, which I spent behind the HiFi shelf in a cupboard, very handy it was too so I could suss out my new friend Andy. Who when I got braver and came out to investigate had a bowl of Felix waiting for me a lovely fresh litter tray, and all the toys a pussy cat could want and every time he goes out more toys come home its great.  I might actually play with them soon! I don’t often have time for playing with toys now because I have a lovely big bed to sleep on! If I not sleeping or nibbling I like to spend a lot of the time looking out the window at the birdies. Although I do try to be brave I do get scared still, mainly carrier bags, doors shutting any unexpected noises really but I am getting more confident. Everyone who has come round to see me (or Andy) has said how beautiful I am even Andy’s mum who doesn’t like cats told me and stroked me!

Andy says to tell you that, I have made coming to terms with his Olive passing on a lot easier because I have given him cuddles and looked after him, when he looks at her picture and knows he did the right thing for her by letting her go.
Anyway I have to go now as I have finished dictating now because paws are quite tricky to type with, saying that I did give it a go and the keyboard made a funny noise when I stamped on it! So just to say thank you to Donna (apologies if wrong name Andy’s not good on them, cant get the staff) for looking after me and lots of love and licks to everyone. I have attached a picture of me on my bed for you too see too.
Love Bella (formerly Beattie) and email typed by Andy!
PS. Thanks to everyone at Bristol and Wales Cat rescue who put up with my emails just before I picked up Bella with all my questions. Wouldn’t be without her now. Thanks Andy

 





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'When we picked Pushka and Taffy up from the Bristol and Wales Cat Rescue they were still a bit nervous of people even though two weeks of loving care meant they had come far since they were first rescued. They spent their first night in their new home hiding in a cupboard and refused to come out despite all our best efforts. For the first days they were too frightened to explore or even play but room by room they have conquered the house and they now act like a little king and queen. Our sofa is now their sofa and we have to negotiate with plenty of stroking to get a cushion! It really is amazing to see how a little bit of love and security can transform even the most timid cats and we're looking forward to watching their personalities develop even further.' Bethan and Ross.
 


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When my mum came back from seeing "jasper" she told me how nice he was, i was so excited that we might be getting a new cat. The next day my mum went to Lesley's and brought him home, when she got here with the cat i was so happy, he was just so cute! My little sister Florence loved him too, she decided to name him Justin or Mr Tumble after her favorite tv program! We've now had him for nearly a week and he is so funny, he's not as agile as a normal cat and he much more vocal than a normal cat! Never heard one like him! But he is the best cat we could've got! So cute and loving to everyone. I am so glad we got him, and i cant imagine what it would be like without him. Hes the best! This is a picture of my little sister Florence with Justin. Thank you so much, Olivia! x



                                    
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This is just to let you know that Lily and Velma have settled in so well since we brought them home on Thursday evening. They are both so loving and affectionate, and Velma has amazed us by being so friendly when we were expecting her to be quite shy and to take a while to settle. This morning she was even following me around like a puppy, helping me do the washing up in the kitchen and even sitting on the edge of the bath with two feet on the sink whilst I was cleaning my teeth! Lily is very laid back and relaxed, even coping with three children fussing over her constantly! We are all over the moon with them and couldn't have asked for more.
Thank you so much.
Nicola and all the Neville family


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When Harry first arrived he spent the majority of his time under my bed and only came out at night, we were beginning to think he was a vampire.  If he was about he was fine with the 3 of us but if anyone strange came into the house he would run and hide, so I left him to his own devices and after a few days the balance between him hiding under the bed and joining us shifted and he is now making his presence known.  He adores my son Jack and much to my surprise spends most nights curled up on his bed which was an issue to start with as Jack isn’t used to sharing and I think Harry was hogging all his leg room however they seemed to have sorted themselves out now and most mornings they can be found having a conversation in his room.As his previous owner was ill I assume he is used to a quieter environment and coming to my mad house has been a bit of a shock however he has managed to introduce himself to the family and has been a hit with all of them even those who claim not to like cats (like my mother in law) has taken a shine to him. Pete spent Sunday fitting his new cat flap and after a lot of swearing and cursing succeeded so I’m looking forward for when Harry is able to use it.He also likes water and keeps jumping in the bath and sink after we’ve just used them, the other morning he followed Pete into the shower luckily he noticed him before turning the shower on.  He has already paid his first visit to the vet for his vaccination which he was not impressed with but thankfully soon forgave me. I would like to thank you for allowing Harry to adopt us, we are over the moon with our new edition.  His confidence is growing on a daily basis and his character is coming through more and more, rather than waiting for cuddles he now demands them as you can see from the photo attached I was trying to have a quiet five minutes with the paper – Harry had other ideas.

Thanks again.

Trudy, Pete and Jack


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Just a quick up date Kitty is great and a real loveable girly kitten, we have all wasted so much time with the cuddles and her tractor like purr!! No one can go on the computer now without company



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Just a short update of how Kitty is doing. She has slowly come out of her shell and seems much happier now she is in a home environment where she can lounge on the sofa and snuggle up on the bed. She has gone from being a shy quiet little cat to a contended (very spoilt) kitty who loves her cuddles and loves to talk to you.
We are so pleased to have given an older cat the loving home that she deserves, and I think she is just as pleased as we are!.
Nikki & Martin

Lovely little lady Lottie has at last found her forever loving home

Originally she was from Wales, she then spent about two weeks at the Bristol and Wales cat rescue centre before being adopted briefly, but, within a weekshe was back at the centre as the lady decided she did not have time to devote to her. Unfortunately on her return she was diagnosed with low grade flu,camplyobacter infection and she was suffering from stress so her next two weeks were spent in a foster home where her carer began nursing her back to good health. After a succession of e-mails, a letter of recommendation from our vet, and telephone calls, a viewing was arranged to visit her, and needless to say , undeterred by the existing problems Lottie was soon on her way home with us. As we already had six felines we had an area prepared for her so we could gradually introduce her to the rest of the family in easy stages. The first morning she popped her little head out of her igloo bed rather cautiously, but by the second morning she came to me and she allowed a tummy tickle. The first few days we were continuing giving her medication, her eating improved, her symptoms disappeared ,she met her new friends and she was soon investigating her new home quite confidently. Now at just over a year old she is very curious, energetic and has her own set of rules when playing, and thinks she owns the sofa. Lottie has had her vaccinations and our vet remarked on how good she is looking and has filled out nicely. We had recently suffered the sudden loss of a much loved puss and having Lottie has helped to ease the grief keeping us all busy. She is a typical Tortie with attitude, it is like she has been here forever and she was definitely meantto be part of our family. Many thanks for allowing us to adopt Lottie and especially a big thank you to Jo for all her care whilst she was fostering Lottie.

 

Alfie has settled in very well. He has had his jabs and was allowed out a week last Friday. He has totally explored the house and garden. He goes into next door's garden on either side and that's about it.He climbs everything in sight. Last Sunday he was in the garden somewhere , we could hear him crying but could not see him until my eldest son spotted him up one of the oak trees at the end of the garden.He was about 25 feet up sitting on a branch and could not come down.I got a double tier ladder from the garage in order that I could climb up to retrieve him. However, he managed to leap onto another branch and climbed down.He torments the other two cats in a friendly way , he just wants to play with them.
I have managed to get some of the tangled fur off , he does not like to be touched down under.

 

Here’s Stich in his new garden. He’s loving chasing the butterflies, and basking in the sunshine. He also loves the nearby field to run and play in!
When we lost our special boy, Degwyn in May of this year, we were heartbroken, and didn’t know which way to turn. I suggested getting another male cat, and gradually we decided to go for it and see some cats. One look at Stich, and I burst into tears. He had the same shaped face and a similar 'look' to our previous boy, and it was really love at first sight!
Stich has really turned our lives around, and given us hope again. It really feels good to love another cat, and Bristol & Wales have done such a great job in bringing him to us. We’re so happy with him!
He’s eating plenty, sleeping lots, and gives us lots of purrs and cuddles when we stroke him. Not yet a lap cat, as he’s so full of energy he’d rather explore every nook and cranny of his new home!
Had a funny story yesterday from next door. Apparently, he likes to climb on the neighbour's walls and taunt the little jack russell dog they have!! He's a cheeky boy, full of confidence and has already stamped his mark on his territory!

 

Thank you so much for the last e mail.  We were so pleased to hear that all is going well and you are able to get some nice homes for your foundlings!  At last, Bonnie and Clyde have managed to get out into the garden.  They absolutely love it and even though we worried about letting them out, they have been fine.  They come and go through the cat flap like pro's now and love every minute of chasing each other around the garden.  They are both excellent cats, very loving and very good.  I have attached a picture of each of them.  I am sure you wonder what happens to the cats that you rehome but I just want to put your mind at rest that they are both loved and very spoiled!