Our charity often rescues cats or kittens who are in a poor state and desperate for our help. With the love and care of our wonderful volunteer fosterers, the majority recover and find suitable homes within weeks or months. However, some cats turn out to have underlying health problems, or behavioural issues which are difficult to resolve. In exceptional cases such as these, The Cats Whiskers Rescue has found a handful of special long-term foster homes.
By sponsoring a cat, you will enable our charity to provide for all the cats needs including any further veterinary treatment and ongoing medication that these cats may need in the future, so they can enjoy the best life possible. Each of these characters has a unique story and we are deeply grateful for the dedication of their foster families and any support you can give us to continue this work.
How to Sponsor a Cat
Simply get in contact with Diane Kent, tel: 07878803137 or email: info@catswhiskersrescue.com and express your interest in sponsoring a cat. Read the cat profiles below and choose your sponsor cat and mention this when you contact us. You will receive a sponsorship pack, including a welcome letter, profile page of your chosen cat and a certificate. You will also receive updates twice a year and a Christmas card.
Patch came into foster care earlier this year due to his owner being very ill and unable to look after him any longer. He is 15 years old and it quickly became apparent that he was in pain due to gastrointestinal problems. Following many blood tests and a scan he was diagnosed with severe IBD and pancreatitis. He has to be on a special diet as his gut is so sensitive. As there is no cure, Patch is remaining with us, receiving lots of loving care and is receiving ongoing medication and palliative care for the rest of his days.
Patch 2 has truly landed on his feet. This very friendly chap was found straying in a garden, clearly having fallen on hard times and needing help. His eyes were surrounded by discharge and he was very thin. We think he is around 10 years old. Blood tests have shown that he is FIV positive and once his eyes were cleaned up and treated with antibiotic drops it became clear that he was blind in one eye. He also has an old spinal injury which means he struggles to jump off high places in particular, although he manages very well otherwise. This poor old chap also has “Cat Pillow Foot” an unpleasant condition which means he often has puffy, painful swollen feet, symptoms that require medication. He is everybody’s friend and has made himself completely at home with his fosterer, loving all the attention he now gets. The improvement since he arrived is truly heart-warming.
Tish is a beautiful Blue Longhair who about 16-17 years old and is a sweet, gentle girl. She is quite a character and knows what she likes and dislikes! She is deaf but still fairly sprightly despite her age. Unfortunately it quickly became clear that she was suffering from hyperthyroidism, failing to put on weight despite constantly asking for food and being very restless. She has since had both thyroid glands on either side of her neck removed and this should resolve the issue. Her mouth was also in a bad way, but a dental has made her far more comfortable. Just recently Tish has been found curled up on her fosterers bed and is making really good progress in her fosterer’s care.
Houdini was evasive. He was a semi-feral young cat who constantly seemed to evade capture but was eventually successfully trapped and brought in to foster care. A very special relationship gradually developed between Houdini and his fosterer who seemed to be the only one he would relate to. After a while this boy seemed ready to move on but sadly he remained withdrawn when he moved to his new long-term foster home. We are happy to report that he has recently been reunited with his original fosterer who will now care for him long-term. Houdini clearly remembered everything and the reunion was a very happy one.
This lovely boy, who is around 15 years old, came in to foster care sadly having been living rough on the streets. It quickly became clear that he had several health issues. He was very thin and was constantly meowing for food but despite everything he struggled to gain any weight. This was due to hyperthyroidism and is now being treated, along with arthritis and some dental issues. He is also deaf. Richard certainly does not let age slow him down and despite everything he has been through and he has settled beautifully into his foster home, quickly making himself comfortable. He absolutely loves people and wants to be by your side as much as possible, especially if cuddles are involved.
Logan has touched our hearts. He is 12 years or more old and is totally blind in both eyes and although he occasionally bumps into things in his foster home, he generally knows where everything is now. All the more shocking as he was found roaming the streets, crying and falling off the pavement. He is a really friendly boy and has a very sweet nature and has brushed up beautifully. He is a quick learner and now enjoys his play sessions particularly with string and has learned to use a scratching post. Lately, he has been jumping up on the sofa, meowing and generally chatting. He does have dental and a few other issues but these will soon be sorted so that he can have a happy and comfortable golden retirement.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR CONSIDERING SPONSORSHIP AS A WAY TO SUPPORT OUR WORK.