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Pets at Home VIP Card

10 November 2018

Do you have a Pets at Home VIP card? Did you know you can nominate Canterbury Cats Protection as your charity of choice on your Pets at Home VIP card? If you do register Canterbury Cats Protection as your charity of choice on your Pets at Home VIP card you could be raising VIP lifelines for us every time you swipe your card. VIP lifelines enable us to purchase vital supplies and items for the cats in our care. VIP Club members receive exclusive discounts, money-off vouchers from Pets at Home...
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Most Successful Neutering Campaign

30 October 2018

2018 is the most successful neutering campaign ever by Cats Protection CanterburyOur 2018 neutering voucher campaign has been the most successful ever for Cats Protection Canterbury with 102 vouchers for neutering being issued, a big thank you for all who helped promote this and all who took up the offer. 57 vouchers were issued for female cats which has potentially stopped 10,260 kittens from being born to these mothers in their lifetimes*. In addition we have...
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Changes to our Lost and Found service

21 June 2018

Unfortunately due to personal circumstances our Lost and Found officer has had to step back from this role. We are very thankful of the support and work she gave to the role and fully support her choice to step back. This means that at the moment we are unable to take calls for Lost cats. For found cats and strays we can still take your calls and in some cases can help with checking for a microchip however support beyond this is on a case by case basis due to ...
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Stray cat or lost cat?

10 October 2017

Please don't feed a cat if it isn't yours..Cats can be lured away from home by extra treats and then worried owners lose their beloved cat. If a cat appears in your garden and looks fit and healthy then please don't entice it with food. If the cat is losing condition or looking thin please monitor their condition before offering food. Some cats have health problems that result in them being thin but they are loved and being fed at home. Thank youFor more information about what to do if you find ...
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Help change the law on air gun ownership in England and Wales

07 September 2017

Northern Ireland has led the way in restricting gun ownership. Since 2004, anyone who buys, owns or uses an air weapon is required to have a license. Scotland adopted similar legislation at the start of this year. Over the last two and a half years, Cats Protection has monitored reports in the press of cats who have been shot with an air gun. During this time Northern Ireland has experienced the lowest incidence of shootings ...
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Fundraising Team Leader Wanted!

13 March 2014

We are looking for a new volunteer Fundraising Team Leader!  Someone who can organize events and lead a team of fundraisers to help bring in much-needed funds for our branch.  We have a regular schedule of events but also need new ideas to raise money, so if you have skills in this area why not join our team?  You will need A clean driving licence  If you are interested please email canterburycatsprotection@gmail.com with the subject Fundraising....
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