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PAWS for THOUGHT

Newsletter of The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre

(Registered Charity Number 1010000)

President – SUSAN JAMESON.

Chief Veterinary Officer – DR. MARK ELLIOTT. (BVSc, Vet MFHom, MRCVS, MLIHM,PCH, DSH,RSHom.)

Summer/Autumn 2017 Holborow Lodge, Chalder Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester,

West Sussex, PO20 7RJ. Tel :- 01243-641409

e-mail :- info@crrc.co.uk Web Site :- www.crrc.co.uk

www.facebook.com/CatAndRabbitRescueCentre/

‘Giving the Living a Chance at Life’

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Lots of Changes in 2017

After nearly 31 years Nigel & Monique have decided to retire from CRRC. Back 1986 when Monique moved here (Nigel was sunning himself in Australia courtesy of the Royal Navy) on 31st October 1986. 6 cats and 2 rabbits came with me. Rather old

outbuildings and 2 huge glass houses, and a little old house, but over the years things have certainly changed. Now we have a Mother & Baby Unit, sorting areas, Arrival pens, as well as 23 pens for cats or rabbits. The barn contains 30 units for cats or rabbits, Sharon’s garden 11 very exclusive rabbit areas, 30 metal arcs for the rabbits to enjoy the grass, and 12 for the guinea pigs. Of course our wonderful Viv Eadon Lodge which has 51 rooms, isolation, recovery areas, and the veterinary facility. 2 lovely bedrooms that lead into our garden rooms used by our out & abouters and for cats from multi cat homes. We could not have done this without YOUR help, and hope you will continue to support CRRC as you have always done. The Trustees will be putting a new management structure in place to run the day to day operation, and there will be a suitable period of hand over. Monique (Founder) Animal charity hits out at rise in number of ‘skinny pigs’ warning they are hard to look after and suffer because of their breeding

Striking pets descended from lab-grown genetic mutations

Popular among those who suffer from hair allergies

But RSPCA says the breed are difficult to keep healthy and happy

The bald animals must live indoors and need sun cream in summer

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The Skinny Pig!

Background:

The Skinny Pig's origins go back to the late 1970s. The breed is the

result of inbreeding in laboratory Guinea Pigs, which produced a genetic mutation that caused offspring to be born with virtually no hair. These

animals were very unhealthy and had short life expectancies. But once in

the hands of capable breeders, they were bred to healthier Guinea Pigs, and the health of the fledgling breed improved. They also developed a

variety of colours and patterns. Description:

The Skinny Pig has almost no hair on most of its body. The only

exceptions are usually the nose and feet. Some have a small amount of

hair in other areas such as the rump and shoulders. Its skin is somewhat wrinkled.

Colour differences:

The Skinny pig can display any of the basic colours and patterns of the

Guinea pig. This breed is not recognized by the ACBA or ARBA, so there is

no set standard for colouring.

WHAT IS IT? Fly Strike! Caused by relatives of the green bottle fly and the green bottle itself, laying eggs on rabbits. What makes them want to target rabbits is any dampness of fur, urine or faeces but also the scent of a rabbits glands. The primarily lay their eggs on or around a rabbits rear end, which then hatch into maggots within a matter of hours. With any living creature they then need to feast, their source being the flesh, whilst eating, the maggots wil release dangerous toxins. Fly strike can happen any time of the year so keeping up with daily tasks such as removing soiled bedding , ensuring the rabbit doesn’t have any damp fur and is kept clean will help prevent this. If in the unfortunate event your rabbit does get fly strike, consult your vet immediatley.

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Introduce Yourself!

Hello readers new and old!

My name is Lilly and I have just joined this Charity as a Fundraiser/ Volunteer coordinator working for a cause that has a tremendous outcome. I also write the Paws For Thought which give lovely updates on our animals, staff and friends! Whilst being an animal lover myself, I have helped to raise over £6,000 for another charity re-homing animals from Afghanistan whilst helping to supply the correct veterinary equipment they need as well as shelter and food.

THE DAY IN THE LIFE OF… SUSAN ELKINGTON

Sue was born June 1968 in Chichester and has two

brothers and a sister. She is a

vegetarian/vegan. Started at CRRC as a volunteer in 1999, in that same year she went to full time. Starting in the

morning feeding and checking on the animals, she also deals with administrating medication to the animals. As a supervisor, Sue helps with the behaviour of the nervous cats and is a human mum to all the out and abouters. Everyone compliments her on how committed she is and has an expert knowledge on our animals. In her spare time, she writes poems and serenades the animals (if they are lucky!)

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Newspaper article

So here at CRRC, we love to receive any news to do with animals whether it is from our rescue or another animal shelter. We found a story in THE TIMES about a cat called Peggy from Boote Home For Cats. Peggy was found one day by a commuter on their way to work, she was covered in oil and giving up her will. This is when she was taken to the rescue only to be discovered that not only was she pregnant but she had had one of her back legs unprofessionally chopped off. An appeal went out to find Peggy’s owner but nothing came about it. A fundraiser at the charity fell in love with Peggy and took her on. She now has a forever loving home where “despite her only weighing 4lbs she manages to ruin all the flowers” It is so nice to see that animals of all backgrounds whether they are unfortunate or not can have a second chance at a happy life and live it out in their forever home!

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UPDATES!

Every issue we like to show updates of animals that have been adopted from the rescue centre. Its lovely to hear from the new owners and how happy they both are.

NIKA AND MALIK Hi I'm Andy i took home Nika and Malik on Friday was asked to put some photos on Facebook but I'm not on there so I thought I would email them through. They are both doing really well, Malik likes a lot of fussing and lap sitting and Nika is either asleep or running around like a lunatic attacking every bit of invisible fluff he can find and I couldn't be happier with them. Thanks to Laura H for showing me round and to all of you there.

BENTON Our lovely Benton has settled in beautifully! We love him so much, he is very cuddly, extremely affectionate and just absolutely

amazing!

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LANGLEY Just thought you might like an update on Langley (Reggie), he is now going out & about through the cat flap and really enjoying life in the garden. He found it a bit stressful at first but now after just being with us for 7 weeks he is content and relaxed. He is cuddly, playful and a very happy boy, it is lovely to see him out & about.

CRADDOCK & ROISIN Hello everyone at Cat and Rabbit Rescue We would like you all to know that Craddock and Roisin [now Jessie and Jasper] have settled in very well and are getting along well with our existing cat Cosmo. He will sometimes become a ‘grumpy old man’ but has never delivered

anything more than a warning paw! They are loving the freedom of the house and love chasing each other from one end to the other. We are introducing them to the garden this week – it has taken quite a while as they were both so nervous [ and still are really] so we are going at their pace. They are really showing their personalities – Jess is very curious [nosey!] and loving but Jasper, although just as loving, likes to sleep a lot and is still very cautious. thank you all for our ‘babies’. They are truly a part of the family now.

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GINGERSNAP & CAMEMBERT “Sadly for my rabbit, Ginger, her friend, Pete, died. He was a much older rabbit than her. Ginger is about 6 years old and I got her from the Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre for Pete. I noticed my poor rabbit looked lost and lonely in her run and she had lost her bounce. I phoned the Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre and I was pleased to hear they had a rabbit called Camembert, about 7 years old, that may be a friend for my for my rabbit. Ginger is on the bossy side so I wondered if they would get on. The Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre did a grand job of pairing them up. When I got the two rabbits home Camembert settled in straight away and Ginger has got her bounce back.”

Just a few pics to show Materials new home. She has settled in very well and the boys love her. They thought it very funny watching her being chased back to the garden by three pheasants

PIXIE This is Pixie sunbathing and enjoying her time in the garden.

MAREEKA

An update on little 7 month old Owen adopted from CRRC with his new best buddy Fergus (also an adopted rescue pet) enjoying the sunshine and each other’s company. Owen is so loveable and really enjoys climbing and exploring.

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I used to live at THE CAT AND RABBIT RESCUE

until my new human mum came and chose

me and took me home with her . I really live

the life now as our house backs on to the

Roman North City walls. Usually on a Sunday if

there is a cricket match on I can been seen

climbing the wall to sit a watch Chichester

play. I am their biggest fan and get very

excited when they win. Sometimes I go and sit

under the hedge and watch the bowls if I have

nothing better to do, but it is a big temptation to run out and jump on the

bowl so I have to contain myself. . When the park closes at night and all

the people have gone home it’s my very own park, so I can go and play

on the swings and slide down the slide and do just whatever I like . I am

probably the luckiest cat in the world as my new mum thinks i am just

wonderful and loves me to bits. Love to you all MILO

Hulky Bear in July

Life at Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre gets busier for us felines, not sure what the rabbits and guinea pigs do except for a bit of gardening! The main news this month is that Monique & Nigel who set up Cat & Rabbit in 1986 are retiring. So the Trustees have lots to do to ensure all us puss-cats, rabs and guineas are looked after properly.

We have lovely new lady Lilly who is organizing the fund raising and the volunteers to make sure we have lots of money coming in to keep us in the manner to which we are accustomed!!

MILO

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Lilly with help from Pamela is very busy organizing the Summer Fayre on Sunday 13th August 11-4pm. This is our biggest fund raising event, and we need lots of things in particular bottles for the bottle stall which makes oodles of money, wine is very popular, but any bottles as long as it is in date. If you would like to donate some, please drop it off at our shops (details on www.crrc.co.uk).

They say the countryside is quiet, but the trees full of crows are very noisy making their nests and feeding their young. Their nests are luxurious as they are lined with white fur from Holly & Daisy the 2 rescued ponies.

Must go now as lots of things to do, and need to catch up on my sleep, unbelievably we had a fox come into our garden room the other night, but Lewis, my tabby & white mate chased it away!

The fashion show I told you about last week has been postponed until later in the year. This gives me a chance to practice my cat walk. We will send out the revised date as soon as we can.

I would like to add a huge thanks to Monique and Nigel without them my friends and I would have had nowhere to go. We will miss them.

CAKE SALES FOR CHARITY

Joanne’s daughter Hollie raised some taste buds and money for

our charity, baking and selling her own cakes during every school

term. She has also been bringing donations down to the centre

for the animals, putting a smile on their faces. Thank you very

much Hollie from all us here at the centre.

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We are looking for that very special person…

Kf31 & Kf32-15

Hello, nice to meet you. My name is Kf31-15 and I am an all-black female, I am two years old, and this is Kf32 is my white and black sister. We arrived at The Centre back in 2015 as kittens and we soon found a new home but were returned on the 15th February 2017 because are owner had lost her husband and was no longer able to cope with looking after us. I do have a heart murmur which means I take half a tablet once a day but I am literally so good at taking it. I will be part foster and the Centre will supply my medication and will do regular heart scans for my new owners just in case. We are both really sweet girls, I am the friendlier one and I will come straight over to you for some fuss, my sister is a little bit more shy and she will meow until you come to her. We are such cute girls and we deserve to find a new loving home together, we would prefer a relaxed home not with young children. Please ring the Centre for any queries or updates about these two 01243641409

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CADY NEEDS A HOME!

Hey everyone. My name is Cady, I am 4 years old and I am a very special cat. I arrived here at The Centre on the 11th November 2016 because my owners found my behaviour to be temperamental and they were expecting a new baby. The truth is I can be a little bit naughty but that's just who I am and I just want to be loved for who I am. I can be very friendly and I do like lots of fuss. However, I also sometimes don't want the fuss or I have had enough. I would love to find a new owner that understands my personality and me and will know me so well that they know how I'm feeling. I would not be suitable to live with children and I'm not keen on other cats but I will make a great addition to someone’s home. Please someone take a chance on me.

Call the Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre on 01243641409

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Fundraising Events & Results All our events are on our website and are constantly updated

Date Event Location Time Total raised

12/11/16 Christmas Fayre

Drayton, Portsmouth

£736.23 raised (before expenses)

21/12/16 store collection

Tesco Havant

£338.00

22-23/12/16

store collection

Tesco Chichester

£1,031.00

24/12/16 store collection

Tesco Petersfield

£220.00

15/4/17 Easter Fair

Festival Hall, Petersfield

9.30 -3pm

£136.00

3/6/17 Spring Fayre

United Reformed Church Hayling

10.00 -12 noon

3/6/17 Street collection

Chichester city Centre

08.30 -3pm

£328.00

9-11/6/17 Garden Show

Stansted, Rowlands Castle

10-5pm

10/6/17 Carnival

stall

Bognor 11-5pm

13/8/17 Summer Fayre

CRRC 11-4pm HELP NEEDED

(if you wondering how our store collections are always exact amounts, one of our lovely volunteers always rounds the money up!)

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Our auction prizes available at our Summer Fayre AUGUST 13TH! Auction Prize - Makita Cordless Impact Driver

HP330D and Cordless Impact Driver TD090D

Has a 2-speed gear selection with variable speed in each range for a

wide range of applications. Performs best in tight spaces. 18 different

torque settings and forward and reverse action. Uses a 10.8-volt

lithium ion battery as the power source. RRP £140. Tools donated

from Jewson’s.

Auction Prize - Funky Animal Bed (4 Available)

White animal bed suitable for cats and small dogs. Comes with a

soft red cushion. A stand out animal bed with little ears on top.

Donated by Pets At Home. RRP £77 each.

Auction Prize - Hand Knitted Rabbit Family

Hand knitted by one of our helpers, this family of 4 rabbits

shows off the detail and hard work that was put in to them.

Beautiful colours and outfits making them all unique in their

own little way. Don't miss out on these unique cute rabbits!

Valued at £20 each

Auction Prize - Anglepoise Lamp

One of our prizes available is the Anglepoise Original 1227

Mini Desk Lamp. With its unique Anglepoise shade and spring

mechanism. Smaller version of the authentic Anglepoise you

can sit it on a desk or bedside table. Donated by Anglepoise.

RRP £160.

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Our auction prizes available at our Summer Fayre continued!

Auction Prize - Various Vouchers (Will be auctioned separately!)

All these will be auctioned separately. Goodwood

Revival Tickets x2 RRP £53 each Goodwood

Racecourse Tickets x2 RRP £36 each Cassons

Restaurant - Three Course a la carte dinner for two,

glass of bubbly, bottle of wine, tea/coffee RRP £100

Crouchers Hotel - 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast

RRP £120 Inglenook Hotel - 1 Mid-week dinner, bed

and breakfast RRP £100

Auction Prize - Hunter Boots

New in box, Hunter Boots. Size 6, handy for all your

outdoor activities. RRP £100. Kindly donated by

Goodrowes The Hornet Chichester!

Please visit our website or facebook page for updates on how much has been bid so far and for any new auction prizes available to bid on, at the Summer Fayre!

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SUMMER FAYRE WISH LIST

We need donations towards making our Summer Fayre a success, whether it be food/drink or shop vouchers. Thank

You!!

Wine/Spirits

Cooking Oil (Vegetable)

Tomato Ketchup

Coca Cola/Diet Coca Cola

Tango/Fanta

Water

Squash (Orange, Blackcurrant & Tropical)

Tea/Coffee/Sugar

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Volunteering Opportunities

- Helping in one of our charity shops in Selsey, Bognor Regis or East Wittering

- Fundraising for events, both on and off site

- Gardening on site

- Helping with maintenance and odd jobs throughout the centre

- Catnip mouse knitters and

stuffers

Without our amazing volunteers, we would not be able to give our rescued animals another chance and for that, we all thank you so

much!

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La Fish – Chichester -Fish, kebab and burger takeaway

& they have Gluten-free days

Mark Elliott and Associates Veterinary Surgeons providing a new vision of Animal Care

Madam Green Business Centre, Oving, Chichester, W. Sussex. For more information, look around our website,

(www.markelliott.co.uk) or call us on 01243 779111

ROSE Electrics, Selsey, 01243 607255 07790 717706 recommended by CRRC

Don't forget to tell your friends and family about all the animals waiting here for their forever home, with your help we can rehome more. We have some new A5 posters made up so

if you can post them around your area this will help to spread the word. Get in touch with Pamela (our volunteer rehoming officer) if you would like to help around your area. The more awareness we can get, the more we can rehome. We want them to spend the least amount of time in a pen. Make a difference, please get in touch via admin@crrc.co.uk or give the centre a call

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KEYDELL NURSERIES, HAVANT ROAD, HORNDEAN, WATERLOOVILLE, HANTS PO8 0UU Tel: 02392 593839 www.keydellnurseries.co.uk Much more than a Nursery

Incredible Christmas displays from 1st October

We have been selected to receive funding from the Co-op Local Community Fund. It means that we will get a contribution towards the Barn Upgrade & Makeover Project (BUMP). However, we need your help. The more support we get, the more funding we could receive. So if you're a Co-op Member log in to your Co-op Membership account and choose us. If you're not a member, please join and support us!’ Go online www.coop.co.uk/membership

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CATS and RABBIT ENCLOSURE FOR SPONSORSHIP

Axyl

A beautiful three legged black and white feral who loves other cats

Bonny-Boots

The lovely black female who previously shared a home with 90 cats!

Buzz

A really cute tabby and white lad

Calista

A brightly coloured tortie and white girl

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Carlos Magnificent black cat who loves being on his own

Francesca

A pretty mainly black girl who loves her life in the barn

Michael

The large, handsome black and white friendly cat who turned up in the barn

Tails

A lovely black and white girl who loves a stroke and has moved into the house

Chekov

A very handsome grey and white boy who has joined the garden room cats

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Hulky Bear

A gorgeous three legged tabby who just loves a cuddle

The Rabbit Enclosure

This is a 2,500 sq ft area with 30 hutches and runs which are moved daily into fresh grass

If you would like to sponsor one of our out and abouters there is a form on the next page that you just need to fill un and send back to us. Alternatively, you can go on our website (www.CRRC.co.uk) click on which cat you would like to sponsor and donate through our online page Kindlink. From us humans and animals here at Cat and Rabbit Rescue, thank you so much!

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The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre Sponsorship

I would like to sponsor …………………………………………… (name of Cat/Rabbit Enclosure)

I enclose: First Year’s Sponsorship Fee… £ 15-00

Donation:- ……………………………… £

Total:- ………………………….. £

Name :- ………………………………….......

Telephone No. ……………….................

Address…………………………………………..……………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………...….....

…………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………….….Post Code ………………………….…….....

Signed :- ………………………............Date……………………………... Email:................................................................................... If you would like The CRRC to make more of your sponsorship and you are a tax payer, please request and sign our separate Gift Aid declaration form and return it with this form. Please send the completed form(s) to CRRC, Holborow Lodge, Chalder Lane, Sidlesham Chichester PO20 7RJ