Barnsley

Welcome to your local Cats Protection!

CARING FOR CATS IN BARNSLEY

Barnsley Cats Protection Branch was founded in October 1981. We are a small group of volunteers dedicated to the welfare of cats and kittens in the Barnsley area. This website has been set up to highlight the cats in our care who need new homes and to keep you updated on events such as fundraising and neutering campaigns.

If you feel you could help out in any way, volunteering at the shop, fundraising, fostering, etc., Click here to download our Volunteer Form

You can find leaflets on cat care by clicking the following link:-

http://www.cats.org.uk/catcare/leaflets.asp

Neutering Vouchers - ring 01226 781998 and see our 'What We Do' Section.

Photo is of ANNIE - waiting for a home - see HOME A CAT Section.

NEUTERING/SPAYING - 2010 CAMPAIGN

During August and September you can get free neutering if your cat is over 5 months old - contact your vet and book them in today! - Any donations towards costs are very much appreciated!!!

Neutered male cats

Will become less likely to roam (reducing the risk of being run over)

Will become less likely to fight, thus improving their chances of avoiding serious diseases, like feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) which are transmitted by cat bites and reproductive activity

Will be less likely to mark their territory with urine (spraying)

Female cats

Can avoid unwanted pregnancies (It is NOT beneficial for a female cat to have a litter before spaying, this is a myth)

Won't call and wail during their sexual cycle

Will be less likely to contract diseases spread by bites and reproductive activity

Cats recover very quickly from neutering operations but we'd recommend following your vet's advice on how to look after your cat after his operation.

Neutering Campaign applies to cats in the Barnsley area and includes Vets4Pets, Abbey, Churchfield vets among others. ring your vet today to see if they are part of the Cats Protection Neutering Campaign.

Microchipping

Microchipping is the most effective way of identifying a lost pet (chips don't come off or put the cat at risk of injury like collars can)
Each microchip has a unique number which is stored on a national database. A scan of the chip reveals the owner's name and address from the database's records
A microchip is slightly smaller than a grain of rice and is inserted under the cat's skin between the shoulder blades

Can you give Amy-RESERVED a home?

Amy is a beautiful young tabby cat who recently had a litter of gorgeous kittens. She has now been neutered and chipped and If you could give Amy a safe, loving home then please contact us to arrange a home visit now.
Read more about Amy-RESERVED and more cats looking for new homes.

For details of rehoming a cat from us and to see some of the cats and kittens in our care desperately looking for homes, please visit our Home A Cat section.

Call us on 01226 762658