SEPTEMBER 2010

Canning Town Branch is continuing to be inundated on a daily basis with calls to rescue stray and unwanted cats and is full to capacity - as fast as we rehome the animals in our care more arrive, it is a constant battle to manage to find space to accommodate them all!

We have lots of lovely young adult cats and a few elderly cats needing new homes as well as pairs of lively kittens and young mother cats with a kitten or two.

There are more cats that are not yet featured on our web page so get in touch and see if we have that special companion for you!


Following our appeal for volunteer photographers to help with taking photos of cats at Canning Town Branch to be featured on this webpage we were very pleased to receive three offers of help!

Sunniva Molvaer has very kindly been in and met our cats and taken some beautiful photos of them and some are now featured on this page. Sunniva has offered that for anyone rehoming one of the animals she has photographed she would be very happy to send them a high quality copy of their new pets photo. Sunniva has also posted the cats photo's on her blog: (http://sunnivamolvaer.co.uk/)
We think Sunniva's photos of our rescue cats are really stunning. Sunniva is a student photographer and now visits Canning Town Branch every weekend to take these beautiful photographs of our cats.

12th AUGUST: NEW ARRIVALS: MUM AND FOUR KITTENS RESCUED FROM A GUTTER!

August 12th: "Called out this morning to a house, where a man recently had an operation and the doctor advised him to not have any animals in the house. He therefore promptly put his heavily pregnant cat outside
permanently. Two days ago, she gave birth to 5 kittens in the drain at
the front of the house. One of the kittens was found without its head
this morning."

These kittens will not be ready for rehoming until they are 8-9 weeks old therefore this family require either a temporary foster home now or a home who will adopt mum and one or two of her kittens permanently and foster the 'extras' until they are weaned and ready to go to new homes.


To enquire about this mum and her babies, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

BELLA - SEEKS SPECIAL INDOOR ONLY HOME

31st Aug: Bella has very limited eyesight and is seeking an indoor only home. She is approx 5 months old and would appreciate the company of another cat - perhaps another blind cat?


To enquire about Bella, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

1st July: Starving Dog brought to Canning Town Branch

1st July: This dog was found wandering on the street in East London.
She is in an emaciated condition and has clearly been starved. The end of her tail is sore and we think she had been kept in a small space where her tail had been hitting a wall or hard surface when she wagged it.

Poppy as we have named her is such an adorable good natured dog - we just cannot imagine how anyone could be so cruel to her.

She is approx 2-3 years old and seems to be good with cats, other dogs and loves people. She is a medium size cross breed.

Canning Town Branch does not have facilities to care for dogs for any length of time whilst awaiting homes. Poppy can be homed now whilst she continues to gain weight, when she is fitter our vets will neuter her.

Update 10th July: Poppy is gaining weight well and is thrilled with all the kind attention she is receiving - you can really see the gratitude in her face.


To enquire about Poppy, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

Amy Urgently Needs a Home

Amy pictured here was found as a stray - she had a badly broken back leg, an injury that our vet said must be at least six weeks old. Amy's leg has now been operated on at our Canning Town clinic and she is desperate to find a loving new home. Amy is a really friendly dog and loves attention

DUSTY AND DIESEL - Seeking an outdoor, semi-feral home...

These kittens were born to some mother cats who had original been thrown out and were living in gardens.

We have neutered and returned the mother cats who are continuing to be fed. We decided to take in these kittens to tame and rehome as we felt they could be in danger as they were attracting the attention of local children who were trying to capture them.

Their sister has found a home but Dusty and Diesel are still waiting.


They are five months old and are neutered and vaccinated. They would suit an adult home with a garden and cat flap.

UPDATE 6th SEPT: Dusty and Diesel are still very shy and have been moved to our larger cattery pens where they are now awaiting an outdoor - semi-feral home such as at a farm, stables or small holding. They will require regular good quality food and dry shelter but in return will provide an effective rodent patrol.


To enquire about Dusty and Diesel, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

ROSEMARY

Rosemary was left behind by her owners when they moved, she is a friendly older cat.



To enquire about Rosemary, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

MITZY - TOP PRIORITY - BEEN WAITING TOO LONG FOR A HOME! Temporary foster homes also considered.

Mitzy needs an understanding new owner who can let her be herself and choose when she is ready for some attention.

Mitzy is temperamental and sometimes does not like to be touched too much, she hates being in a cage and this is making her behaviour worse.

She is approx 5 years old and came to us from another independent local rescue.

She would be benefit from being adopted or even temporarily fostered by an experienced cat owner.

Update 19th Feb: Mitzy is making progress and has become much more relaxed as she is getting used to us.

UPDATE 17TH AUGUST: Mitzy has been with us too long and this is not helping her temperment. However she is a difficult cat and will need a rescue minded person who can leave her be and not want to make a fuss of her initially, Mitzy needs to accept people and aproach her new owner when she is ready.

To enquire about Mitzy, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

Got a Question?

Thinking of adopting a cat? Need some advice? Want to know what happens next?
Then, take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q's) page.

If you can't find the answer to your question, please phone or email us.

Black cat

To enquire about this cat, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

AMY AND AMELIA AND ALICE - 6th SEPT - ALL HOMED!

Also known as 'Pen One' cats.

Amy and Alice and Amelia (tortie) are the last two of a large group of 23 kittens and six adult cats that were rescued in May '09. They came to us at very short notice because their owner was emigrating the next day.
Amy and Alice are a little shy but Amelia is friendly.

They are seeking an adult home with a garden and cat flap. They are high priority in need of a home because they have been with us for a long time.

Update 17th August: The two cats on the left in the photo have now found a new home, it would be lovely if their new owners would take the third! - GOOD NEWS ALL THREE CATS ARE NOW REUNITED TOGETHER IN A NEW HOME!


To enquire about these cats, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

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FREDDIE, TORRIE AND ELLIE

A really lovely family - dad, mum and daughter. Freddie (tabby/white) is a huge, really stunning friendly male cat, his friend, Torrie is the sweetest petite brindle tortie and Ellie is a small, sleek, young black/white female.

They lost their home after their owners were evicted and have been waiting several months for a new one.

They would really love a new home with a garden. They are friendly enough for an adult home or a family with sensible older children.

Update 17th August: We have tried really hard to rehome this family as a trio but with no offers we have taken the difficult decision to split the family. Ellie and Torrie will get to stay together and Freddie is now available to be homed separately.


To enquire about these cats, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

GARFIELD

Garfield is being cared for in a foster home but is seeking a permanent new home.

"Here is Garfield. I want to say that I'm very happy in my foster home!!! Khadije and Thais are looking after me very well, like they did with Peter.

I'm using my leg now, although it feels a bit funny. But at least I have the chance to exercise!

As soon as you find a lovely home for me, with people to give me love and attention, I'll be more than happy to move! Please find attached pictures of me (see how gorgeous I look)

Kisses and Meows
Garfs "

To enquire about Garfield, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

18th June: New arrivals: 6th SEPT: ALL HOMED!

New arrivals: Three very frightened but beautiful stray kittens.

More info to follow shortly.....

6th SEPT: GOOD NEWS THESE THREE HAVE FOUND A NEW HOME!

To enquire about these kittens, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

18th June: New arrival

18th June: A large fluffy black/white female cat called Suzie.

More info to follow shortly......

UPDATE 17th AUGUST: Suzie needs a patient understanding adult home as she can be a bit grumpy at times!


To enquire about Suzie, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

HALEY'S COMET

Haley's Comet is a very shy cat who is seeking an adult home with a garden and cat flap.


To enquire about Haley's Comet, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

ERNIE AND FRIEND - UPDATE 5th SEPTEMBER - GREAT NEWS NOW HOMED!

Ernie and friend are two young adult semi-feral cats. They previously lived on an industrial site and were brought in to be neutered but it is not possible for them to be returned.

They are seeking an outdoor home such as a garden or stables or smallholding. They will require shelter and regular good quality food but in return will provide an affective rodent patrol.

To enquire about Ernie and friend, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

12th Aug: TWO FOSTERED KITTENS

Two black male kittens currently being cared for in one of our foster homes.


To enquire about these kittens, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

FERALS

Five feral cats (-one is hiding).

These feral cats were previously living at a bus garage.

They are seeking a rural outdoor home such as a farm, smallholding or stables. They will need dry shelter, such as acess to a haybarn and regular good quality food but will earn their keep as a rodent patrol.


We can rehome to Essex, Kent or Sussex. Cats are initially delivered in a holding pen to settle them in and we provide lots of support and advice.

Update 7th April: Just two of these feral cats are still in need of a new home.

To enquire about these cats, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

FERAL CATS

Silver is a feral cat, he was rescued along with other members of his family.
They were living stray on a housing estate in Bethnal Green scavenging food from bins.


Now neutered they are seeking new outdoor homes in pairs or more, they would be ideal for stables, smallholdings, farms, even large country gardens. They require dry shelter and regular good quality food but will earn their keep as an effective rodent patrol.

We rehome feral cats in rural areas surrounding London. We deliver the cats to you and help with settling them in, we also provide follow up support as required for the rest of the cats' lives.

We always have many feral and semi-feral cats in pairs and family groups in need of new country homes.

To enquire about Silver and friends, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

Black and white cat.

31st Aug: Black/white cat.

FOUR KITTENS

To enquire about these kittens, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

KIKI

19th July: Kiki - more info to follow shortly......



To enquire about Kiki, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

GREY TABBIES

To enquire about these cats or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

MUM AND TWO KITTENS

This mum and her two kittens, one boy and one girl were brought into our clinic by their owners who no longer wanted them.


They are all very friendly and would suit a family home, they would also eventually enjoy access to a garden.

They are now in the care of one of our foster homes and would love a new home as a trio.

To enquire about this mum and babies or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

TIM TIM

Tim Tim's 92 year old owner died and the people clearing out his owner's flat shut Tim Tim outside in the freezing weather and abandoned him.

He is an older cat and is quite shy but is continuing to get used to us.

Update 13th March: Tim Tim is now being cared for in a foster home.


To enquire about Tim Tim, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

PETER

A friendly elderly puss...

Update 17th Aug: Peter is now being fostered.



To enquire about Peter, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

MARMALADE

Marmalade was part of a group of cats who lost their home after their devastated owner was unable to continue his job as a caretaker due to poor health and as his flat was linked to his job he found himself evicted from his home. With no where to live where he could keep his cats he asked us to find new homes.

Marmalade is four years old and was taken in by her owner when she was pregnant, she had two daughters who have now found a new home. - Marmalade was not particularly keen on her daughters.

Marmalade is initially a little shy with strangers.

She would be suitable for indoor only homes or homes with a garden.

To enquire about Marmalade or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

PHOOEY

Phooey is a friendly 14 year old cat who sadly found himself without home after is owner died.

To enquire about Phooey, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

This friendly female cat was living stray at the bottom of some flats.

A kind person was feeding her but her life was a made a complete misery by local children who pelted her with stones whenever they saw her.


To enquire about this cat, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

To enquire about this mum and kittens, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

FLUFFY TABBIES

To enquire about these cats, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

JILLY

This little cat was brought in after she was involved in a road accident. She is recovering but has been left slightly brain damaged.

An indoor only home will be required.



To enquire about Jilly, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

SID

SNOWBELL AND BLUE BELL

To enquire about Snowbell and Bluebell, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

SUNNY

To enquire about Sunny, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

BANGUELO

Banguelo was rescued from life as a stray after he was observed to have a sore mouth.

He has received much needed dental treatment and is now feeling comfortable again.

Banguelo was so nervous when he arrived that we thought he was a feral cat. Celia was convinced otherwise and picked him up and held him, after ten minutes he began to relax in her arms. He has clearly had a very hard time as a stray and will need a lot of patience initially until he overcomes his shyness.

To enquire about Banguelo, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

17th Aug: MUM AND SIX NEWBORN KITTENS!

17th Aug: This young stray cat proudly produced six new kittens yesterday - we could have done without yet more kittens to find homes for!

(photo taken the day before - hence no visible kittens!)

She had been living stray and was reported to us because she was heavily pregnant. She is a lovely friendly cat and has clearly once been a pet.

A home who can care for the whole of this family keeping mum and a kitten or two permanently is sought, or a temporary foster home!

To enquire about this young family, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

FORD KITTENS

These kittens have been rescued from Ford's of Dagenham car manufacturing plant where we are working to neuter a very large feral cat colony.

These kittens are responding well to our efforts to make friends with them and are seeking new homes with gardens in pairs.



To enquire about these kittens, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

BRYAN - UPDATE 5th SEPTEMBER NOW HOMED!

Bryan was admitted after being involved in a road accident - fortunately he did not suffer serious injuries.

He is a friendly young male cat approx 2-3 years old. If his owners do not come forward he will be seeking a new home.

To enquire about Bryan, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

THE WANDERING FAMILY....

This family of young cats were living stray on a housing estate, we had trouble rescuing them because they kept moving from garden to garden - it took us almost three weeks to round them all up!

They are now all neutered and are seeking new homes in pairs.

The black/white kitten with the black nose and the black female sitting on the right of the photo are very friendly and are seeking a home together. The others are a little shier and also require homes in pairs.

UPDATE 31st AUGUST: JUST TWO BLACK KITTENS STILL SEEKING A NEW HOME!

To enquire about these cats or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

FERRET

A very friendly stray male ferret.

He plays and plays, dancing and jumping up and down, he's so sweet!

He has now been with us a few weeks and as he remains unclaimed he is seeking a new home.


To enquire about this ferret, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

JINXY

Jinxy is a friendly young female, she was brought to us with a very badly injured back leg.

Our vets have tried to repair it but unfortunately her leg is going to require amputation.

To enquire about Jinxy, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

MOLLY

Molly is the most adorable, cuddly little cat.

Molly was living stray in an elderly woman's garden and was reported to us because of her sore scabby ears.

Molly had white ears and had developed skin cancer from sunbathing. In order to stop it spreading further her ears had to be amputated - don't worry she can still hear it's just the ear flaps!

Cats with white ears and noses are at risk or developing skin cancer if they spend too much time lying in the sun. Owners can protect their cats by applying sun block to vulnerable areas on sunny days. If you spot red, sore scabby ear tips or scabs on your cats nose that don't heal they may have skin cancer so take them to a vet to be checked. If caught in time your cats life can be saved.

To enquire about Molly, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

MUM AND KITTENS

Another beautiful young stray family.

Mum (fluffy grey tortie) is very friendly and must have once been a pet.
Her kittens are a little shy but are responding to our efforts to befriend them.

Patient, understanding adult homes are sought for these cats in pairs.

To enquire about this family, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

TWO YOUNG CATS

A pair of friendly young cats are seeking a new home after their owners moved to a property which didn't allow pets.

To enquire about these cats, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

TORTIE KITTEN

A fourteen week old kitten who was rescued after being hit by a car, she suffered a broken hind left leg which is being treated and we hopefully heal well.

She is very friendly and as she hasn't been claimed is seeking a new home.

To enquire about this kitten, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

WHISKAS - spent 8 months under a kitchen sink living in filth.

Poor Whiskas has had a really hard time. He was 'rescued' by a man from some people who he told us were badly treating him. He took Whiskas back to his home and let him out of the cat basket, Whiskas promptly disappeared under the kitchen sink unit and was there for the next 8 months!

If this wasn't bad enough the house was completely filthy - in an absolutely appalling state. The kitchen was squalid and running alive with *bleep*roaches.

We were asked to rescue Whiskas from under the sink. His skin is covered in sores which are probably due to lying in such unhygienic conditions for so long - hopefully his skin will heal fully soon.

Whiskas is very shy but when we sit quietly with him after ten minutes of gentle stroking he starts to relax and has even purred once or twice.

A patient and understanding adult home is sought for Whiskas.

To enquire about Whiskas, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

KITTENS

These kittens were living in an open storm water drainage system along with their mum and another sibling. Their mum could climb in and out of the sheer concrete sides but the kittens were not able to get out - if there had been heavy rain there was a real risk that they wold have drowned.

They are seeking homes in pairs.

To enquire about these kittens, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

MUM AND KITTEN

Mum and kitten from family above. Seeking a new home together.


To enquire about this mum and kitten, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

KITTENS

Two friendly 9 week old kittens!

Seeking a home together.


To enquire about these kittens, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

MUM AND THREE

Update 31st August: Two kittens have found a new home. Mum and her black kitten are still in need of their new home though!

To enquire about this family, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]

TWO CATS

TABBY KITTENS

Tabby Kitten

TABBY KITTEN

TABBY MUM AND KITTENS

TIBBY

TORTIE

TWO BLACK CATS

TWO CATS