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Cat Rescue & Rehoming => Rescue & Rehoming General => Topic started by: Tan on May 21, 2011, 17:07:23 PM

Title: A very happy (was sad) day for Purrs
Post by: Tan on May 21, 2011, 17:07:23 PM
It's with great sorrow that our Leslie, Eight lives left cat & Kitten rescue is closing her rescue. My love and thoughts will always be with her and i know you all with me will wish her the all our love and hugs now and in the future.
I have had the greatest pleasure meeting our les myself and i have her to thank her so much for saving my boy Marley whom i adopted from Leslie's rescue.  She cares so much, has a wonderful big heart, always putting the amimals 1st before anything else and i am so proud to know her.   :hug: :hug:

Thank you so much Les for all you have done for the cats and dogs in your and Mike's loving care. For all the cats you have saved from pain and suffering, gave them the love and found the new loving homes they so deserve.  You are and always will be their and a hero to us all.

We will always be here for you and if in the future you find yourself back taking in needy babes, we will always welcome you with open arms as a rescue member at any time.

Sending our very best and lots of hugs to you and all your family.  :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on May 21, 2011, 17:15:34 PM
I second that and I met Lesley once in Birmingham at the Cat Show  ;D

Quite a long time ago now and I am so much older now LOL

As Tan has said we will wlecome you back as a rescue member if you decide to take it up again.

Sending good wishes for your family and the furbies.

Hope you hang around Purrs  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: lau200 on May 21, 2011, 17:18:23 PM
thank you for all the help you have offered cats and kittens. thinking of you x
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: tab on May 21, 2011, 17:18:51 PM
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Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: cazzer on May 21, 2011, 18:09:32 PM
best wishes Lesley  :hug :hug:x:
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: madamcat (Edd) on May 21, 2011, 18:09:53 PM
Lesley
 :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: Sootyca on May 21, 2011, 18:46:27 PM
 :hug: :hug: :hug:

Hope you don't leave Purrs completely though.   ;D
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on May 21, 2011, 18:48:53 PM
Can only echo these sentiments Lesley  :hug: You've done so much for so many, time to concentrate on you now  :hug:

Hope you don't leave Purrs completely though.   ;D

Absolutely, hope you can still enjoy Purrs and also pass on the valuable knowldege you have to others  :hug:
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: Jiji on May 21, 2011, 19:01:20 PM
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Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on May 21, 2011, 19:23:05 PM
 :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Really sorry to hear this  :(
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: JackSpratt on May 21, 2011, 20:01:30 PM
Lesley, I'm massively saddened that you're stopping your rescue work - you do an amazing job. But I understand you have to do what's right for you.

Hoping you're still a regular on the site. :hug:
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on May 21, 2011, 21:27:14 PM
Very sorry to hear this news Lesley but completely support your decision. You have given so much over the years but now you have to look after yourself. Lots of cats and kittens will be eternally grateful to you and never forget that. Sending you lots of love and hugs and as others have said I hope you will stay on Purrs, you knowledge and experience will be invaluable and we would all miss you so much. Take care xxx
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: Stuart on May 21, 2011, 21:35:40 PM
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Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: sheryl on May 21, 2011, 22:08:10 PM
Sening you lots of love and hugs Lesley - you are a very special Lady  :hug:
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: madkittyrescue on May 22, 2011, 09:54:20 AM
Lesley hun you have made SO many sacrifices for the kitties... never be disheartened as so so many would not be here had it not been for you and Eight Lives.

We love you loads :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: Rosella moggy on May 22, 2011, 10:52:31 AM
Very sad but so completely understandable. 

Never ceases to amaze me how Lesley and others like her can cope as long as they do.  It's such a very heavy burden to carry; both financially but especially emotionally.

Sending every best wish Lesley  :hug:
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: Zenith (Liz) on May 22, 2011, 21:20:54 PM
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Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: nickynoo93 on May 22, 2011, 22:03:58 PM
Very sad for Lesley, and as I've said before we will be eternally grateful for our much loved and completely spoilt pair of loons.

Hope you can come with Mike when he comes to look at our bungalow, then you can see the cats.

Nicky, Poppy and Charlie.
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: Shirley on May 23, 2011, 09:22:27 AM
Yes, a very sad day for Purrs but an even sadder one for cat rescue.   :'(  Completely understand, but still wish it hadn't come to this.   :(

Take care of yourself  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 23, 2011, 13:25:43 PM
A sad day indeed, but a much needed break for Lesley who has helped so many cats and kittens.
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: LesleyW on May 24, 2011, 10:44:43 AM
Thank you everyone for your good wishes and support.


Still feeling raw after Trooper but my decision has not changed. 


I will continue to stay on Purrs, it is my true cat family, though maybe lurking more than posting and obviously continue to care for all the babies here, though that is where they will stay for the time being, unless the RSPCA decide otherwise, which wouldn't surprise me >:( .
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on May 24, 2011, 10:46:56 AM
So pleased you will stay with Purrs and hope you will post from time to time cos your expertise with kittens is badly needed and just nice to see you around  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: snarf on May 24, 2011, 11:44:20 AM
Glad youre staying around, your advice and experience has helped and inspired so many already  :hug:


Take care of yourself  :hug:
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: Mojo on May 24, 2011, 12:18:04 PM
I second that and I met Lesley once in Birmingham at the Cat Show  ;D

Quite a long time ago now and I am so much older now LOL

As Tan has said we will wlecome you back as a rescue member if you decide to take it up again.

Sending good wishes for your family and the furbies.

Hope you hang around Purrs  :hug: :hug: :hug:

I believe I met Lesley at the Cat Show too, and yourself Gill! Glad you have decided to stay on Purrs Lesley  ;D
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on May 24, 2011, 15:00:40 PM
Yes we did meet at the same show Mojo  ;D
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: clarenmax on May 24, 2011, 16:34:40 PM
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Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: Angiew on May 24, 2011, 17:15:06 PM
another one bites the dust.
the way i'm feeling today..... :'(
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: Dawn F on May 24, 2011, 18:07:38 PM
I do wonder how anyone does it to be honest, I only get to hear bad stuff on here and find that awful enough, witness the ignorance and cruelty first hand must totally wear you down
Title: Re: A very sad day for Purrs
Post by: AliCat on June 03, 2011, 11:10:20 AM
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Title: Re: A very happy day for Purrs
Post by: Tan on June 05, 2011, 11:26:33 AM
Yayyy Our Lesley , Eight Lives left Rescue is back  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: A very happy (was sad) day for Purrs
Post by: JackSpratt on June 05, 2011, 11:59:19 AM
Really? :) Great stuff! ;D
Title: Re: A very happy (was sad) day for Purrs
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on June 05, 2011, 16:35:26 PM
Knew you wouldn't give up on the needy .......Its not their fault RSPCA are such A.Holes !

Welcome Back Lesley xx
Title: Re: A very happy (was sad) day for Purrs
Post by: Philip on June 05, 2011, 16:37:22 PM
Wonderful news.  :wow:
Title: Re: A very happy (was sad) day for Purrs
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on June 09, 2011, 07:26:41 AM


Am quietly pleased to hear this.    :)

 :cheer: