We usually have over 25 cats we care for, some are cared for as part of our 'cats in the community' where we support a particular cat or cats. Some are elderly cats, with health problems or diets and are on long-term foster with older people, whom we support. Others may be adopted into wonderful homes where our help is still needed. We are not an animal sanctuary as such, but we offer sanctuary where we can with our fosterers. We are few in number, but dedicated in what we do and the cats we care for. The money we need to continue our work comes from our fund raising events, from collecting boxes and from our adoption donations. Our fund raising functions are private functions for invited supporters. These have to be by invitation only as the events are usually in the homes of ourselves or our supporters. All the functions over at Kentford, we respectfully request, No Children Please - this is for health and safety reasons, and due to the number of nervous cats and also the smallness of the property. We are also supported by the wonderful marathon running achievements by our Patron and vet, Dr. Josh Lida.

Here is a picture of a recent coffee morning over at Kentford

for details of all future events please email: jancis@harvey24.go-plus.net

SO WHAT IS NEWMARKET CATS ?

Your Questions answered about Newmarket Cats

So what is Newmarket Cats ? - Newmarket Cats is a group of dedicated people who care for the welfare of cats in and around Newmarket. We are a very small and young group and formed in August 2001. In the first year we rescued, fostered and re-homed around 100 cats and kittens.

Is Newmarket Cats an animal sanctuary ? No - we have just three fosterers with small pens to care for the rescued cats and kittens until they are re-homed.

Why do I need a home-check before adopting a cat or kitten? Nearly every cat who comes to Newmarket Cats has come through one trauma or another and it is our responsibility to each cat or kitten to ensure that this does not happen again. For this reason we insist on doing a home visit prior to placing a cat in a new home. We need to meet you and find out more about you and what you have to offer. It is a life-time commitment, certainly for our cats. We need to know they will be allowed to live out their natural lives safely, away from busy roads and aggressive animals. We need to know that you are prepared for the sort of bills that will come from the vets through unfortunate circumstances, or through the necessary vaccinations, etc.

Why do you ask for a donation when I adopt a cat or kitten ? Some people still believe that a rescued animal should be free and that we and the animal should be grateful - this is not enough - your donation is essential for the survival of the rescue group. It helps to pay for the equipment - carriers, bedding, food, flea and worming treatments, litter, etc. plus vet care - and this is our greatest expenditure. Members of Newmarket Cats are all volunteers, our time, work and dedication is freely given.

Are the fostered cats the only cats you care for ? No - we help where we can with cats in the community, by way of support in times of trouble, and although we are few in number, we regularly visit homes with sick or injured cats and help to feed large colonies of feral cats.

How can I help Newmarket Cats ? By making a donation of money, food, litter, flea and worming treatments - or new bedding, toys, etc. You can also help by supporting our events, either by attending them or offering help on the day. We always need help with trapping and/or transporting cats to the vets.

How can I find out more about Newmarket Cats ? You can visit our website http://www.newmarket-cats.co.uk or leave a message on our helpline 01638 552455

Why is there an ansaphone most of the time ? The ansaphone is there for your messages because of the volume and nature of some of the calls. We need to monitor calls - if you leave a message it will be dealt with.

Joyce and Maureen recently raised a smile or two and £85 at the Kennett Car Boot Sale for Newmarket Cats on Sunday

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