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cj:
Hiya Mymblesdaughter,

Thanks for the reply at least now i know its not just me having a spot of bother!

I was thinking of trying the cat and dog shelter only the thing is, while cat cuddling is very important, i feel its more important at this time of year (thing mating!  :Luv:) i would like to get more involved with catching strays before they have a chance to mate, which will only compound the problem that most shelters have at the mo.  No room....so where will all these new kittens and undoubtdley injuryed male cats crossing roads to look for queens...end up?!!  :Luv:

Ive heard from the RSPCA today, and another cat shelter last night, they are refurbishing at the mo so have to try in 6mths time.  Going to speak with CP Gateshead at the weekend.....looking forward to that  :)

Mymblesdaughter:
Hi CJ

I'm sorry to hear you haven't been successful trying to help with cat rescue. I must say I found that I've offered quite a few places my help over the last few years and very few of them got back to me. I did some volunteering last year for CHAT but I didn't receive a reply to my email for ages and ended up phoning them and eventually I did end up going in to cuddle cats and I also fostered a Mum and kittens. Which if you have the space I would recommend as I found it fulfilling and fun.

I think sometimes the cat rescues get bogged down with the day to day running, rescuing etc. I feel that sometimes they don't really have chance to look at the bigger picture as they are sometimes overwhelmed. For instance I offered to help a rescue that needed help in their office I had 3 months free and after three months they contacted me to say could I go in to help. I said it was too late, and they said sorry they hadn't contacted me as they were really behind with their paperwork. Yes that's why I offered to help :Crazy:

Have you tried these guys http://www.dogandcatshelter.com/index.html

cj:
Well im so sorry i havent posted about this sooner.....dnt have internet at the mo!!

So meeting went ahead with the RDM of Cats Pro, very nice lady.  They would love to set up another CP Newcastle only they dont have the land to do so!

However she did tell me Gateshead was setting up a new shelter, only when i checked out there face book page they are still fostering cats.

Im getting rather frustrated about the whole thing.  I have alot of time and skills to offer yet i feel like im not moving forward  >:(

Here is my email address i will check back in afew days time if ANY cats shelter needs and help with anything in the North East area pls get in touch.

lovelyfelinescj@hotmail.co.uk 

cheekycj:
Hiya all,

Just a quick update.  I contacted CP HQ to try and get in touch with their Regional Development Manager.....wasnt in the office so i left my details to be passed on.  Gent on the phone said i should hear something early next week  :)

Meanwhile i thought i would try and help out at another rescue  :Luv:  Only they are currently refurbishing the cattery at the moment....i should call back in a month  :sneaky:

Probably have more luck trying to join the  :censored: Masons than helping out at a rescue!

Thanks for the replys.  I have thought things throu will wait and see what the RDM says from CP HQ.

Just desperate to try and help the little puds without a meowmmy  :'(

cj

madkittyrescue:
As Julie says its a huge undertaking CJ and by starting a rescue you have SO many things to consider from the get go including funding, where will the cats be accommodated, vets, what vet care you can afford to provide the cats, how will you find homes, what will you do if you don't get sufficient funding and to me one of the important aspects is - do you have a broad knowledge of cats, health conditions, behaviour, and experience necessary to help you to nurse cats/ kittens appropriately?

The list is endless to be honest.  It is a wonderful thing to want to help the kitties though my personal view is that if you don't have the experience and knowledge regarding cat health and the level of work involved in rescue is to volunteer with another rescue for a while and gain the hands on experience and see what is really involved before jumping in head first.

It is so easy to become overwhelmed with cases and just not know what or where to turn and as Julie says it does very quickly take over your entire life.   :Crazy:

Wish you all the luck in the world if you try the venture on your own but do think it through carefully before hand.   :hug:

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