EARLY NEUTERING, IS IT RIGHT ?

If ever there was a controversial subject maybe this it ? Ask two people, get two opinions, ask 6, get six opinions. The following statement is taken from the Cat Group, an organisation to which many of the major players in the Feline Welfare arena belong.  We quote from their statement:

"There is no evidence to show that neutering earlier than six months (and as early as seven weeks) has negative developmental or behavioural consequenses.  The perceived increased risks of surgery/anaesthesia are now considerably reduced by published information on improved techniques and agents."

Read their comprehensive article here.

The ACS believes that early neutering, done by a highly skilled veterinary surgeon will help to stem the tide of the endless stream of kittens being born and subsequently looking for (non-existent) homes. Sadly, many "old school" Vets are not comfortable with the idea and simply do not posses the skills needed to do this successfully. Rather than admitting this they reject the early neutering concept out of hand. Even worse, some continue to promote and advise their clients to "let the cat have at least one litter." Clients believe that their vet knows best and yet again litter after litter of unwanted kittens are born. After all, the vets are not responsible for rehoming the kittens and so the problem endures.

Please take a moment to read the article and spread the word... but remember, chose the Vet for this procedure with great care!!! This is best described as micro surgery.

      Calling all "hoarders" ! 

We never have enough?

Now that sounds awful so let us explain. Good clothes, bric-a brac, shoes, handbags, jewelry, decent books and whatever else has been gathering dust on your shelves.

Our charity shop is located in the Greenwood Estate, right next to Griffin Pianos in the Togher suburb of Cork. Please think of us when you next have a clearout ? But please note: For safety reasons we do not accept electrical items, so please do not bring us anything with a means plug !, as we have to say no. Your clean and unwanted articles donated to us will help us save lives, instead of ending up in a landfil site.

Or... if you are too far away from us, why not donate a few Euro ? It will help save another life and is so easy. Just click here.

PLEASE ??? 

From rags to riches, Please God?

How come I hear you ask ? Well, here is her story. We believe this elderly cat was dumped a long time ago and was one of group of homeless cats which one of our volunteers is caring for. But, there is more to the story. She was in an awful state, suffering from chronic upper respitory infection and her oil soaked coat was in an absolutely  shocking state, caused probably by sleeping on the oil covered engine of an old tractor to get a tiny  bit of heat in the freezing weather we had. On top of that, her ears had turned cancerous, as is very common in white cats and to top it all of, she is deaf, very very common in white cats.

So our volunteer trapped her and of she went to cat hospital in Glanmire, where vet Clare Meade, read more about her , did all that she could to get her back to health. Normally, feral cats are put back from where they were trapped, but in this case, based on her condition and age, and the fact that she isn't feral and can be stroked, we are pulling out all the stops to find her that very special home.

FLORA DUBLIN MARATHON 

Will you help us ? Calling all Flora marathon runners. The ACS needs your support. Why not run for us in the Dublin Flora Mini marathon ?  Your efforts can help raising funds for us to save even more lives. Contact us for your sponsorship cards and if you are going to run for us, our fabulous polo shirt, ( Now well and truly famous) ( see the image below). Or, if you don't feel like running yourself, please, why not sponsor someone else?  here is an example

DO NOTE: registration is now closed so you must be already registered to participate. 

Your support saves lives and you are helping to create a better and kinder world for the animals who need our help so much.

Ain't I beautiful ? 

 The Cat Hospital in Glanmire, Co. Cork.
 

On the left you have just read the story of the lovely Persian cat with his mild form of heart trouble. The diagnosis was made by the lady vet you are looking at, Mrs. Clare Meade of the Cat Hospital. We mention her here because she arranged for a visiting veterinary heart specialist to listen to the Persians heart using the latest ultra sound diagnostic equipment. That would be quite an expensive procedure but the specialist was kind enough to waive the charge for this rescue cat ! To Clare and her colleague we say a BIG THANK You ! Read all about this wonderful place by clicking here. In case you wonder ? NO, we are not on commision but when only the best will do, this is the place. If you are in Co. Cork and love cats, check it out !