Contribute to our "Complicated Cats" Fund

“COMPLICATED” CATS FUNDRAISER - donate at https://www.catcuddles.org.uk/donate#donate-money

Over the past year, we have taken in a number of cats with complex behavioural and medical needs, including Bonjeck, Leela, Cwtch, Plappy, Euston, Fleet, Phoenix, and Missy.

Due to their challenging or unusual circumstances, these cats have been with the charity now for several months. In many instances, simply restoring them to health has taken weeks of veterinary intervention and care - as was the case with Bonjeck, who came to us in a dreadful condition. Other factors, such as chronic health conditions or fear of humans, have subsequently made finding them the right home a longer and more difficult process.

We have no intention of giving up on these cats. We don’t accept the notion that any cat is truly unadoptable; it only takes one special, kind-hearted person to transform an unadoptable cat into an adopted one. It’s simply a matter of finding that person for each and every cat, and that can take time, and a great deal of hard work on the part of our volunteers, but it is not impossible.

Nonetheless, we are in need of a “pot” of funds for these long-stay, complicated felines. Caring for so many cats who are higher maintenance than average in terms of veterinary care and upkeep is taking a financial toll on the charity over time. We also would like to keep the option of helping similar cats open, as these cats are often turned down by larger rescues due to their apparent "unadoptable" status. However, in order to help, we must have the funds at our disposal to do so, as well as to cover some of the ever-mounting costs for our existing group of complicated felines.

So please consider donating towards this special complicated kitty fund, at https://www.catcuddles.org.uk/donate#donate-money.

Cwtch

Cwtch was born at Catcuddles to a stray mother. Unfortunately, it became clear shortly after his birth that his digestive tract was irregular; he isn't able to pass stools naturally and must be manually "expressed" by volunteers multiple times each day. Sadly, the vets we have consulted so far have deemed his condition inoperable; we're currently considering the next steps for him, whether we can find an adopter willing to take on such a big commitment, and how we can guarantee him some quality of life. Aside from his condition, he is the most loving and playful kitten imaginable, with the most beautiful turquoise eyes and a purr fit for a cat twice his size. We will have more on his story later.

Bonjeck

You may be familiar with Bonjeck's story from past social media posts. This FIV+, formerly stray boy arrived shockingly thin and encrusted in his own feces due to chronic diarrhea. It has been a difficult journey but at long last, Bonjeck's skinny frame has filled out, his fur is glossy, and although still quite shy, he has gained some confidence around our volunteers. Nonetheless, he still suffers from periodic bouts of diarrhea, which will potentially persist for the duration of his life, and he can be nervous around new people. Due to these factors, we have yet to find a suitable candidate for adoption.

Missy

In spite of his name, Missy is actually a male cat. Partially sighted and originally from Dubai, where he was rescued from the streets, he is a very sensitive, highly-strung cat, who struggles to cope with new sounds and sights. When feeling overstimulated, his anxiety manifests in vocalisations, swiping, or even in him chasing his own tail. At other times, he is a sweet and loving cat who craves human company, but who is sadly held back by his extreme anxiety. He needs a quiet and low-energy adult-only home, with confident adopters who are understanding and empathetic towards his anxious tendencies. So far, we have yet to find such a home.

We will have more on our complicated cats and their stories coming soon. Please consider donating for the care of these wonderful felines.