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Autumn Fayre 2019

21 November 2019

The annual Cats Protection Autumn Fayre took place at the Tilehurst Methodist Church, Reading, on the 16th November. It’s always the largest Cats Protection event of the year – so it was fantastic to see so many volunteers and customers getting involved in the fundraising spirit. Large crowds of people queued outside the venue up to 30minutes before the doors were opened; the footfall seemed to be constant, with some people showing up later in the day who were new to the Fayre ...

A Stormy Bookstall !

10 August 2019

On the 10th August many locals gathered at the Purley Farmers Market, huddling around the stalls inside the converted barn which shielded them from the outside storm. It was ...

Reading Water Fest 2019

15 June 2019

Reading Water Fest is a free event held at Forbury Gardens, which Cats Protection gladly became a part of this year. Visitors to this year’s celebration of canal life were treated to children’s activities, craft and charity stalls as well as boat parades and a boat tug of war. The event was extended into the newly restored Abbey Ruins and Forbury Gardens, where traditional music and dance was complemented by a feast of folk-inspired acts. Despite rainy showers on the day, everyone ...

The Purrrrfect Jumble Sale !

04 June 2019

Our fundraising event on the 1st June took place at the Parish Church of All Saints, Reading. Raising money for the cats, while also offering a ...

Local vets

11 June 2018

Local Vets Castle Vets Pet Healthcare Centre www.castle-vets.co.uk 0118 957 4488 1 Tilehurst Rd, Reading RG1 7TW Oakley Veterinary Clinic www.activevetcare.co.uk 0118 947 9298 65 Oakley Rd, Caversham RG4 7RN Beechwood Veterinary Centre www.activevetcare.co.uk 0118 927 2999 35 Beechwood Ave, Woodley RG5 3DE Tilehurst Veterinary Centre www.activevetcare.co.uk 0118 942 8240 19 School Rd, Tilehurst RG31 ...

Free neutering!

22 May 2018

Neutering vouchers are currently available to people living in our branch area who are on low incomes or are receiving benefits, and can be used at our designated vets: Castle Vets in Tilehurst Road Tilehurst Vets in School Road Oakley Vets in Caversham Companion Care (Pets at Home) Burghfield Vets Free microchipping is also included in the voucher if your cat is not already chipped. Cats must be aged 5 months or over - if you have a kitten younger than that, please contact us once ...

Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) vaccinations

22 May 2018

We have recently heard that not all vets automatically vaccinate against Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) when administering the annual booster for cats. Cats Protection, as a member of The Cat Group, recommends vaccines for the following feline diseases: Feline infectious enteritis (FIE), Cat 'flu, and Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV). This problem arises because some manufacturers produce the FeLV vaccine as a separate vaccine, which is ideally given to the cat at...

Calling our helpline?

22 May 2018

When you call our helpline, BT forwards your call to one of our volunteers. The system that they use for this is currently changing, and - like all new systems - there may be a few teething problems! Please bear with us during the transition - if you have trouble getting through to us on the phone, please use one of the contact forms on our website, or email info@reading.cats.org.uk Thank you for your patience....

Are you looking for a specific book?

22 May 2018

We have a large stock of second-hand books, both fiction and non-fiction, all at VERY reasonable prices. Let us know what you’re looking ...

Please don't save your stamps for us!

22 May 2018

We no longer run our used stamp collection scheme, so please don't donate your stamps to us . However, a number of other charities locally and nationally do still take them in, and they would no doubt be delighted to receive them. Thank you to everyone who has kindly donated stamps over the years - we really have raised a great amount of money this way....

True Cost of Kittens Campaign

03 January 2017

Cats Protection is calling on the Government to bring in regulations which would ban the sale of kittens under eight weeks old, regulate repeat ...

Please remember we are not an emergency service

01 January 2017

If you need help urgently for your cat (or a cat that you have found), please contact a vet or the RSPCA. You can find a list of local vets ... , and the RSPCA number for rescue and emergencies is 0300 1234 999. We are a volunteer-run branch, so we do not have staff on call to deal with emergencies....