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Oscar update

14 January 2021

Back in December we asked for your help with raising funds for Oscar, who needed corrective surgery for a condition called 'Entropian'. Our wonderful supporters quickly helped us raise the amount needed for the surgery, and the surgery has been carried out and we are very pleased to report that Oscar is recovering well.He still has a way to go in his overall treatment plan, but we would like to again thank you all so much for your support during what we know are extremely difficult times for us...
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Donated items & Terracycle scheme on hold due to Lockdown restrictions

05 January 2021

**Important notice**Please note following the announcement that the UK is again back in Lockdown from today, in order to meet with guidelines and being items of non-essential travel, we have had to temporarily place the delivery of donated items such as food, and pouches for recycling by our customers on hold until further notice. We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused, and would ask if you feel able that you store ...
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Can you help Oscar this Christmas time - Surgery appeal

18 December 2020

We are looking to raise £250 to help Oscar.Poor Oscar came into our care with very sore itchy skin for which he is currently receiving treatment, but in addition to this our vets have advised he has a condition called ‘Entropian’, a condition where the eyelid turns inwards which can cause redness, irritation and pain, as well as light sensitivity, uncomfortable discharge, and at times damage to the corneal ...
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Make Christmas Magical for the cats at Ferndown Homing Centre this year

10 December 2020

Make Christmas MagicalDeep down, there’s a little part in all of us that wants to believe there’s something magic about Christmas. And, in a household where a loved cat has gone missing, having them returned as if by magic is everyone’s Christmas wish. So this Christmas, we’re asking you to help restore the magic of a full house, and prevent the heartache caused by lost cats all year round. Any ...
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Black Friday - Super easy ways to raise funds for Cats Protection at no extra cost while you shop

27 November 2020

The Black Friday sales start on Friday 27th November 2020. Did you know you can raise funds for the cats in our care while you shop at NO EXTRA COST to you. Here are a couple of simple waysEasyfundraising:Visit https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/ to join (it only takes a couple of minutes), remembering to set Cats Protection Ferndown Homing Centre as your charity of choice, then shop as ...
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Cats Protection virtual Bingo - 6 December 2020

27 November 2020

Please join us on Sunday 6th December for our first-ever Facebook Live fundraising event, BINGO!It has been a challenging year, to say the least, but we are determined to #MakeChristmasMagical for the cats in our care. That's right, get your dabbers ready and join us for a couple of games of bingo. With all the money raised going to support our work. We will also share some updates about the cats in our care on the live stream. To purchase...
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The Magic of Microchipping - Christmas Animation

25 November 2020

This Christmas, Cats Protection are celebrating reuniting around 3,000 cats and kittens a year with their owners due to the magic of microchipping.Our Christmas animation this year follows eight-year-old Daniel and his cat Casper, a pair with an inseparable bond. A bond unbroken by distance and time, where Daniel spent a hopeful three years wishing for Casper to come home. Click www.cats.org.uk/christmas to watch our animated story and to find out ...
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Happy 10th Anniversary Ferndown Homing Centre

09 July 2020

🎂🥳10th Anniversary 🥳🎂 Today marks 10 years since we officially opened in 2010. We are so proud of how much we have achieved during this time with the help and support of our amazing team, and people like you. We had hoped to hold a big celebration to commemorate 10 years and help raise much needed funds to continue our vital work. Unfortunately, this has not been possible due to current restrictions, although we hope to be able to organise something at a ...
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Thank you Lynwood Vets

08 May 2020

We would like to thank Lynwood Veterinary Group for their continued support throughout the current crisis. This week we were able to arrange for some of our cats to be health checked at the centre so that they are ready to be homed when we are able to resume homing. Veterinary care is one of the many costs involved in looking after the cats in our care. Help us be #HereForTheCats for now and for always. Please donate now so we can continue to care for cats in these challenging times. ...
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Looking for a fun, educational way to keep the children busy?

06 May 2020

Looking for a fun, educational way to keep the children busy? Teach them all about their feline friends with the help of #TheMoggyModules – our new educational packs that help build your kid’s knowledge of cats! These modules are all free to do, and provide a fun and informative activity for the kids. https://education.cats.org.uk/moggy-modules-for-learning-a…/ So why not give it a try, learn something ...
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