Ten top reasons to adopt rather than buy

 

The number of feline breeders in the UK is rising, intentionally as well as unintentionally. This is having a massive impact on the rescues all over the country; who are doing their best to help as many cats as is humanly possible. Below are some of the gorgeous cats throughout the UK needing homes, to show the diversity of felines that are currently in rescue needing new homes…

We’ll start with Sparkle, who is currently with Canterbury and District Cats Protection and arrived in their care just before Christmas. Sparkle was a rather nervous girl on arrival at her foster home, but is now a fully fledged lap cat. You can read more about Sparkle here:

http://www.canterbury.cats.org.uk/canterbury/adopt-a-cat/?cid=71042

Also with Canterbury CP, is Spot. Spot is a Siamese Cross and isn’t very old at all really at sixteen months. He came to live with his fosterer after a change in his owners circumstances. If you want any more information on Spot, this is the link to follow:

http://www.cats.org.uk/canterbury/adopt-a-cat/?cid=66383

Next up, are two stunners from a Birmingham based rescue called TeamCat Rescue. Firstly, we’ll meet Zelda. Zelda was born in a draughty shed, and had no contact to humans prior to being found at six months. Team Cat Rescue have worked hard to ensure her confidence is built around people and she’s now much happier in the company of humans.  If you’re interested in talking to a Team Cat representative to learn more you can contact them via their Facebook page here:

https://www.facebook.com/TeamCatRescue?fref=ts

 Another TeamCat beauty is Miss Haversham. She was abandoned by her previous humans when they moved. Miss Haversham was understandably a little unsure of people when she was rescued by the TeamCat volunteers but they’ve worked hard and she’s now a lot more trusting. Miss Haversham is still relatively young at three, and is ready for her new home in 2014. You can contact the Team using the Facebook link already provided if you want to offer this lovely girl a home.

 Moving on to the Yorkshire contingent of the blog… a rather handsome young man named Vinny is the first Wizz Cat to be introduced. Vinny came to Wizz Catz Rescue via the local RSPCA and had been involved in a road traffic accident. He suffered serious injuries that required a lot of care and financial support from Wizz, but he’s now a happy little man.  Vinny would be better in a home on his own, or with Yazmin; another Wizz rescue cat looking for a home.  If you’d like to offer this great little guy a home, you can contact Wizz via her site:

http://www.wizz-catz.co.uk/

The second Wizz Cat representative is actually a bonded pair of males. Blaize and Blake are seven month old males who were found in a sealed box; if they’d not been discovered when they were they would have suffocated. Despite this terrible start to life, the boys are full of mischief and extremely friendly. Again, if you’re considering offering Blake and Blaize a home, you can contact Wizz via her site above.

Still in the Yorkshire area, Yorkshire Cat Rescue is the next port of call. Firstly, we meet Princess. She’s rather a spirited young lady who knows what she wants out of life. Princess arrived from Yorkshire Cat Rescue as a pregnant stray. Her young have all found new homes, and she’s still waiting for that perfect family. If you want to contact Yorkshire Cat Rescue regarding Princess, this is the link to their site:

http://www.yorkshirecatrescue.org/cats-available/

 The second cat being blogged about  from this rescue is a rather  striking female called Lilo. She was again left to fend for herself, but thankfully she found a kind old man who was caring for in his garden after he was told by his landlord he wasn’t allowed to house her. He contacted Yorkshire Cat Rescue so they could help Lilo find the home she deserves. If you feel you might be that home, please use the site link above to contact the rescue about Lilo.

 For the final two reasons to adopt rather than purchase a cat, we’re heading to Northampton.  Rushden Persian Rescue specialises in pedigree rescue, and is always full to capacity. Without further ado, these two stunning cats are the chosen felines to feature in this blog from the cats in their care. 

Firstly, meet Poppy. She’s a three year old Persian who rather likes her own space and is not one to share with other cats. She has been allowed outside and likes small wanderings around her own garden, apparently.  If you feel you could offer this lovely lady a home, this is the link to Rushden Persian Rescue:

http://www.rushdenpersianrescue.co.uk/

 Rounding up the bevy of adorable felines is Flower. Flower was handed over to the Rescue by her previous owner as he couldn’t take her with him when he moved. She’s a little shy to begin with, but happy to receive fuss when she’s used to you. Flower has never been allowed outside, and likes to be the only cat in the home. You can use the site to contact Rushden Persian Rescue if you want to know more about this lovely girl.

 There you have it. Ten (well, eleven actually. Because even when two cats are bonded they’re still somewhat unique…) stunning, beautiful, exceptional reasons to adopt a cat rather than buying from a breeder. It’s the beginning of a new year; what better way to start it than giving a cat the chance to settle in with a family that is going to love them for the rest of their lives?