Cardiff & Vale Cats Protection branch

We're here to welcome you at Caerphilly Artisan Market 10:00 - 14:00 today!

You've got a chance to enter our Christmas hamper raffle, only £1 a ticket. Draw date Thursday 21st December 2023 📅

We've got a selection of Christmas cards, wrapping and cat themed gifts. 2024 clanedars and diaries available 😺

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Cats Protection Christmas Hampur Raffle 2023 🎄🎁

Tickets to our raffle are just £1.00 each and will be available to get at the following events:

Saturday 9th December 10:00 – 14:00 - Caerphilly Artisan Market - The Twyn Community Centre, The Twyn Square, 1 The Twyn, Caerphilly CF83 1JL

Thursday 21st December 16:00 – 18:00 - Taffs Well Exies Service & Social Club , Cardiff Rd, Glan-y-llyn, Taff's Well, Cardiff CF15 7QD

The raffle will be drawn on Thursday 21st of December. Depending on the winner, we'll do our best to deliver your hamper before Christmas. Thank you for your support! 🎁🎄😽

Do you know a young person who loves cats? 😻 Then Little Paws Club is the perfect gift! 🎅

Little Paws Club is a new monthly postal activity pack for children aged 5-7, in line with Key Stage 1, aiming to inspire children about the wonderful world of felines and highlight just how incredible cats are. 🐱🥰

Click the link below for more information 👇

https://www.cats.org.uk/support-us/littlepawsclub?utm_source=social&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=littlepawsclub

Have you seen our latest campaign? 📺

Just like humans, cats like Mr Biggles need refuge from abuse. 🐱 Lifeline is just one of the ways Cats Protection is making a better life for cats and their families, even in the toughest circumstances.

Donate to our local branch today and together we can make sure that all cats are given a safe and loving home. 😻

https://www.cats.org.uk/winter-campaign/cardiff

**Available for Adoption**

Meet the very handsome Shadow who came into CP after he was sadly found straying lost and alone. For this reason we do not know much about what type of home he lived in before and if he would want to live around other animals. Whilst he has been in foster care with us he has been very cuddly and affectionate. He has also not shown any interest in going outside, and is very happy being indoors in the warmth with cuddles so we would consider an indoor home for him. We would like to find him a quiet home with a patient owner who can spend the time with him to bring his confidence out. Can his forever home be with you? xx

Shadow has been diagnosed with plasma cell pododermatitis, also known as “pillow-foot”, which causes the paw pads to become squishy or doughy. However, it is not painful or transmissible and does not affect the cat's quality of life. We’re often not sure what the underlying cause is. It can be associated with FIV and FeLV however Shadow is negative for both of these viruses. Shadow has shown a good response to treatment. In the majority of cats it will fully resolve with treatment, like Shadow! However, flare-ups are possible in the event of stress for example, and these are normally treated with steroids. We can discuss pododermatitis further with you when you apply to adopt him!

If you are interested in adopting Shadow, please fill in the contact form on our website: https://www.cats.org.uk/cardiff/adopt-a-cat/?cid=381492

Thank you, Cardiff & Vale team 😽

We wanted to say a massive thank you to popular streamer for raising £30,109.93 for Cats Protection last week! 🥳

We're so grateful for your continued support! 🥰😻

We hope BB enjoyed the stream too, always a star! 🐱⭐️

Christmas jumper day is nearly here! 🎅‍🎄

If you're looking for a fun and festive outfit, why not check out our seasonal clothing collection using the link below 👇

You can get yourself a funky festive jumper and also support our work! Purrfect 😉🐱

https://catsprotectionteemill.com/collection/seasonal/

Cardiff & The Vale Winter Campaign 😽

Cats and people share a unique bond and bring joy each other. This winter we’re asking you to donate to our winter appeal to help us continue to help cats in your local area and work to make families complete. Every little helps, so please donate whatever you can here: www.cats.org.uk/winter-campaign/cardiff

Thank you for your support! 💜

Cats Protection Christmas Hampur Raffle 2023 🎄🎁

Tickets to our raffle are just £1.00 each and will be available to get at the following events:

Sunday 3rd December 17:30 – 20:00 - The Coal Exchange Hotel - Community Christmas Fair, Building Bay, The Exchange, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff CF10 5FQ

Wednesday 6th December 17:00 - 21:00 - Deri Inn , Heol-Y-Deri, Rhiwbina CF14 6UH

Saturday 9th December 10:00 – 14:00 - Caerphilly Artisan Market - The Twyn Community Centre, The Twyn Square, 1 The Twyn, Caerphilly CF83 1JL

Thursday 21st December 16:00 – 18:00 - Taffs Well Ex Service & Social Club , Cardiff Rd, Glan-y-llyn, Taff's Well, Cardiff CF15 7QD

The raffle will be drawn on Thursday 21st of December. Depending on the winner, we'll do our best to deliver your hamper before Christmas. Thank you for your support! 🎁🎄😽

We'll be having a stall full of cat themed gifts at The Coal Exchange Hotel - Community Christmas Fair 🎄🎁😽

We'll be there from 17:30 – 20:00 Sunday 3rd December 2023 - The Exchange, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff CF10 5FQ

We'll have 2024 calendars, diaries, and many Christmases themed cat gifts too. Also, a chance to enter our Christmas Hamper Raffle, just £1.00 per ticket- to be drawn on 21st December 2023. Looking forward to seeing you there!

More information can be found here: www.facebook.com/events/256103173763009🎄🎁

Happy Friday Everyone!

Dotty & Domino were recently adopted and they have settled into their new home purrfectly 😻😽

Have you adopted from us or our neighbouring branches? We'd like to see your beautiful fur-babies 😺

**Volunteer Opportunity**
Our recruitment support volunteers help local volunteer groups and teams by promoting volunteer vacancies, matching passionate cat loving volunteers to vacancies and informing potential volunteers about the variety of volunteer roles available at Cats Protection. 🐱😻

What can you expect to be doing?
-Identifying opportunities for volunteer involvement
-Planning volunteer recruitment campaigns
-Managing volunteer recruitment by advertising and promoting roles
-Overseeing the volunteer application process
-Meeting potential volunteers and providing information about roles
-Matching potential volunteers with suitable roles
-Promoting a culture of volunteering best practice

Apply by December 31st via the link below 👇
https://www.cats.org.uk/cardiff/volunteering?id=10299

Take a look at our new and improved Help and Advice centre! 🐱

Our vet-approved guides focus on everything from how to care for a kitten to what to do if you've lost your cat. 👇

https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice

As the weather changes with winter just around the corner, it's important to remember to check your cars before every journey! 🐱🚗

Lots of cats like to sleep inside cars to protect themselves from the wind and rain. Please CHECK YOUR CARS before setting off! 🚗💨

**Volunteer Opportunity**
The purpose of a Branch administration team leader volunteer is to support the organisation with communications and administration at a local level. You’ll play an active part in the branch committee and support the branch with record keeping and planning, thus enabling more cats to be helped. 🐱📚

What can you expect to be doing?
-Disseminating relevant organisation-wide information and updates to the branch volunteers
-Supporting engagement and communication between the branch and wider organisation
-Drafting committee meeting agendas and taking and sharing meeting minutes
-Supporting the efficient running of the branch by ensuring administration processes are carried out effectively
-Supporting the administration and update of the branch annual plan
-Sign-posting queries from members of the public
-Keeping branch records and information up to date and secure, using Cats Protection systems – training will be provided

Apply by December 31st via the link below 👇
https://www.cats.org.uk/cardiff/volunteering?id=10298

Check out the new Cats Protection podcast, Cats Got Your Tongue? 🎤

We have 3 episodes already live, so why not catch up before the latest one is released? 😻👀

‎Cats Got Your Tongue? on Apple Podcasts ‎Comedy · 2023

We're here to welcome you at Trago Mills Merthyr Tydfil until 3pm 😺

Wrap up warm as it's a chilly one today!

I'm sure it'll be a bop! 🤣🎤

Stevenage cat hopes for chart hit with Christmas single Nala the cat capitalises on photos of her going viral on social media.

The star of Magic Light Pictures’ heartwarming Christmas animation for the BBC this year, Tabby McTat, is helping launch our new Little Paws Club!
The much loved picture book character, created by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, will feature in a special edition festive mini-magazine this December, which will also include an exclusive interview with Julia Donaldson herself. Sign up by Friday 1 December to grab your special edition pack: http://spr.ly/LittlePawsClub

Image description: An animated image of a city in the snow with a grey tabby cat and a bearded man playing a guitar.

**Volunteer Opportunity**
Our transport volunteers provide vital assistance to our teams and volunteer groups in the local area by transporting equipment, litter, food– and even cats! They have the essential role of connecting our network of volunteers, sites, vets and supporters. 🚗

What can you expect to be doing?
-Arranging and transporting equipment, litter and cat food
-Transporting cats to and from vets, foster homes and centres
-Transporting equipment to and from events

Apply by November 30th via the link below 👇

https://www.cats.org.uk/cardiff/volunteering?id=10158

Do you recognise this cat? Is he your pet?

A member of the public is kindly feeding him at the moment, as we believe he might be a stray - but we want to make sure before we can take him into our care. He's seen regularly in the alleyway that links Richmond Road to Gordon Road in Roath, Cardiff.

Neighbours have advised students may of belonged to him, but they left in August - he is not microchipped. If you have any information about this sweet ginger cat , please get in touch.

Thank you, Cardiff & Vale Team 😽

Cats Protection Christmas Hampur Raffle 2023 🎄🎁

Tickets to our raffle are just £1.00 each and will be available to get at the following events:

Saturday 25th November 10:00 – 15:00 - Trago Artisan Market – Trago Mills, Swansea Rd, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1HT

Sunday 3rd December 17:30 – 20:00 - The Coal Exchange Hotel - Community Christmas Fair, Building Bay, The Exchange, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff CF10 5FQ

Wednesday 6th December 17:00 - 21:00 - The Deri Inn, Heol-Y-Deri, Rhiwbina CF14 6UH

Saturday 9th December 10:00 – 14:00 - Caerphilly Artisan Market - The Twyn Community Centre, The Twyn Square, 1 The Twyn, Caerphilly CF83 1JL

Thursday 21st December 16:00 – 18:00 - Taffs Well Ex-Service & Social Club, Cardiff Rd, Glan-y-llyn, Taff's Well, Cardiff CF15 7QD

The raffle will be drawn on Thursday 21st of December. Depending on the winner, we'll do our best to deliver your hamper before Christmas. Thank you for your support!

**Volunteering Opportunity**
Becoming a TNR volunteer is one way you can make a real difference to cats in your local area. Our TNR volunteers help reduce the number of feral cats by raising awareness of our TNR programmes, setting humane traps to safely capture cats, taking them to local vets to be neutered, and hopefully returning them back to their territory. 🐱

What can you expect to be doing?
-Trapping cats using humane methods
-Taking cats to local vets to be neutered
-Returning cats to their territory or finding a suitable alternative

The role might also include:
-Regular feeding of feral colonies
-Promoting neutering by building relationships with farmers, land owners and local businesses
-Liaising with vets to promote and arrange neutering

Click the link below to apply by November 30th 👇

https://www.cats.org.uk/cardiff/volunteering?id=10157

Craft For Cats - Winter 2023 🪡

We've teamed up with The Makerss to bring you a brand-new needle felting project! Get set for cosy nights in with our cat decoration craft kit, filled with everything you need to create your personalised needle felted cat design.

Join us to learn how to customise that special decoration for the Christmas tree or to display in your home all year round! And the best bit? You'll be helping cats in need just by taking part!

Remember to tick ✅ the box: Would you like your funds to benefit your local branch or centre - and search for Cardiff & The Vale. Thank you for supporting our branch and having fun along the way 😽

www.cats.org.uk/wintercraft

Rescued Mum & Kittens! 💜

We were contacted by a member of the public of a Mum and four kittens dumped near some outbuildings. We managed to capture Mum and two of her babies straight away, one kitten had sadly died from the cold and the other was missing. Wendy our TNR (trap, neuter, return) volunteer didn’t give up on the missing kitten – it was caught on camera and was trapped safely and rescued.

Thank you to Wendy for her continued hard work and care for cats, and Cat Protection Bridgend Adoption Centre for taking the Mum and kittens into their care. They will be ready for adoption once they are all fit and healthy.

If you’re able to a single or regular donation, please do so here: www.cats.org.uk/winter-campaign/cardiff 😽

**Adopted**

Dotty & Domino are 10 week old kittens. Domini loves to snuggle on warm laps, and enjoys fuss. Dotty is very friendly girl and the most independent of her siblings.

They can be homed together or separately, please fill out a contact from on our website: www.cats.org.uk/cardiff/adopt-a-cat

Thank you, Cardiff & Vale team 😽

**Volunteering Opportunity**
As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising team leaders have the exciting and varied role of inspiring our fundraising volunteers to plan and deliver local fundraising events. 🥳

What can you expect to be doing?
-Supporting and encouraging a team of fundraising volunteers
-Planning fundraising events and activities with your team
-Allocating tasks before and during fundraising events
-Keeping financial records from fundraising events
-Encouraging and promoting a professional image of Cats Protection
-Following policies and guidelines and ensuring licences and permits are obtained for events

Click the link below to apply by November 30th 👇

https://www.cats.org.uk/cardiff/volunteering?id=10156

After our recent re-branding, we thought we'd share our History and Vision page to remind everyone exactly why we're here! 🐱🥰

Since 1927 we have helped cats across the UK and helped people to better understand their needs. 🥳

Our vision is a society where every cat has their best possible life because they are protected, cared for and understood by everyone. 😻

Click the link below for more information about us as a charity 👇

https://www.cats.org.uk/about-cp/our-vision?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjMKqBhCgARIsAPDgWlw-f4IpZd5KWOZhMDxu92rjXbCnLwx4pXhJ9aMtBAhcPgi70rSxWmIaAqQKEALw_wcB

Why we are here | Our Vision | Cats Protection Our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Find out how we plan to achieve this vision.

**Missing Cat**

If you have any information please contact the owner on the details below. Thank you 😽

**Volunteering Opportunity**
Across the UK, many cats are cared for by volunteer fosterers who provide a stable, safe and loving environment in their homes or in purpose-built pens in their gardens. 🐱

What can you expect to be doing?
-Meeting the needs of the cats and kittens in your care
-Cleaning and looking after the cats’ environment and equipment
-Feeding, grooming and administering medication
-Spending time enriching the cats’ experience in care including; play, exercise and stroking
-Maintaining high standards of animal welfare

Click the link below for more information and apply by November 30th 👇

https://www.cats.org.uk/cardiff/volunteering?id=10155

Have you seen our latest campaign? 📺

Just like humans, cats also need refuge from abuse. Cats like Mr Biggles. 🐱 Lifeline is just one of the ways Cats Protection is making a better life for cats and their families, even in the toughest circumstances.

Your support means we can be there for more cats this winter. 🥰

Donate to our local branch today and together we can make sure that all cats are given a safe and loving home. 😻

https://www.cats.org.uk/winter-campaign/cardiff

We have several volunteering roles available at Cats Protection 🥳🐱

From Fundraising Team Leader volunteer to Fosterer volunteer, there are a range of opportunities to join our team and do some good! 🙌 We'll delve deeper into each roles' responsibilities over the next coming weeks 😎

If you think you're right for the job, take a look at our Volunteering page and apply for those you're interested in. 💻📱

https://www.cats.org.uk/cardiff/volunteering

Who said dogs and cats can't get along? 😍

Well done doggo! Glad everyone's safe 🐱🐶

Dog leads owner to cat stuck 100ft down Cornish mine shaft Daisy the dog "went berserk" and led her owner to where missing cat Mowgli was stranded.

We're ready and set up to welcome you at Caerphilly Artisan Market 😺

We have a selection of Christmas themed gifts, 2024 calendars and diaries.

Also a chance to win our Christmas hamper raffle, only £1 per ticket ~ draw date 21st December.

We're here 10:00 - 14:00 😻🎄🎁

Cats Protection Christmas Hampur Raffle 2023 🎄🎁

Tickets to our raffle are just £1.00 each and will be available to get at the following events:

Saturday 11th November 10:00 – 14:00 - Caerphilly Artisan Market - The Twyn Community Centre, The Twyn Square, 1 The Twyn, Caerphilly CF83 1JL

Saturday 25th November 10:00 – 15:00 - Trago Artisan Market – Trago Mills, Swansea Rd, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1HT

Sunday 3rd December 17:30 – 20:00 - The Coal Exchange Hotel - Community Christmas Fair, Building Bay, The Exchange, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff CF10 5FQ

Wednesday 6th December 17:00 - 21:00 - The Deri Inn, Heol-Y-Deri, Rhiwbina CF14 6UH

Saturday 9th December 10:00 – 14:00 - Caerphilly Artisan Market - The Twyn Community Centre, The Twyn Square, 1 The Twyn, Caerphilly CF83 1JL

Thursday 21st December 16:00 – 18:00 - Taffs Well Ex-Service & Social Club, Cardiff Rd, Glan-y-llyn, Taff's Well, Cardiff CF15 7QD

The raffle will be drawn on Thursday 21st of December. Depending on the winner, we'll do our best to deliver your hamper before Christmas. Thank you for your support!

Our Christmas vet boxes are back again this year! 😺

You’ll be able to get our calendars, diaries, wrapping paper, gift tags and a selection of Christmas cards.

Available at the following vets:

Caerphilly Vets
11-12 Market Street, Caerphilly, CF83 1NX

Bridges Vet Surgery
Pughs Garden Centre, Ty Nant Road, Morganstown, CF15 8LB

St Davids Vets Llanishen
Malvern Drive, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5DR

The Vale Veterinary Centre
233 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF11 9PP

The Vale Veterinary Centre
7/8 Ty Verlon Ind Est, Cardiff Road, Barry, CF63 2BE

Thank you for your support 😽🎁🎄