Pet charity says: Look twice at taking on a pair of needy cats

PRESS RELEASE

9 June 2010

Pet charity says: “Look twice at taking on a pair of needy cats”

The Blue Cross animal adoption centre in Southampton is urging potential cat owners to think twice before adopting a single cat and consider a pair. The centre, based in West End, is currently caring for seven pairs of cats who are being left behind in favour of solo animals.

Kellie Brooks, Blue Cross centre manager said: “Although most cats are solitary animals, some who have grown up together can’t bear to be separated. We are pulling out all the stops to find loving new homes for these lifelong companions so that they can continue living happily side by side. We hope that anyone thinking of taking on an only pet will do a double take when they see the lovely cat couples here!” 

Pairs of homeless cats include Katie and Moses who were brought to the centre last month after their owner sadly died. They are in their senior years and would love a cosy home to spend their retirement. They are a really affectionate pair and will both try and cuddle up on a comfy lap. Moses loves watching TV and Katie likes to explore outside but they will both get together and groom each other at the end of the day. Katie and Moses would prefer a quiet home with older children as they are not used to a busy household and they would need to be the only pets in the home.

Tom and Jerry are a pair of handsome 12 year-old ginger cats. Their owner also died and so they now need to find a new home. They love human company and are very affectionate. Neither of them are enjoying cattery life as much as living in a real home and are such sweet cats they really deserve a second chance in life.

To find out more about these pairs of cats, or any of the other pets at the Blue Cross animal adoption centre in Southampton contact the centre on 023 8069 2894 or visit them at Bubb Lane, West End, Southampton SO30 2HL.

The Blue Cross is one of Britain’s leading animal charities. It receives no government funding and relies on the generous support of animal lovers to continue its work. To find out more, or make a donation visit www.bluecross.org.uk.

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Notes to Editors

• Images of the homeless pairs of cats are available, please contact the press office.
• Southampton animal adoption centre is based on a boarding kennel site formerly known as Goose Green, and has been there since 1991. Catteries were built thereafter, and the centre now serves communities across Hampshire, rehoming dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs. In total, the centre has space for 40 dogs and 60 cats. In 2009 a new welfare veterinary clinic opened to treat the pets of owners on a low income who live in postcode areas SO18, SO19 and SO30. Hundreds of animals are successfully rehomed every year.
• To contact the centre please call 023 8069 2894. The centre is open daily between 11.00am and 4.00pm, Sundays and Bank Holidays from 11.00am until 2.00pm, closed on Thursdays.
• The Blue Cross animal charity provides practical support, information and advice for pet and horse owners. Through its network of small animal and equine adoption centres it rehomes thousands of animals each year. Its hospitals provide veterinary care for the pets of people who cannot afford private vets' fees.  For more information, please visit www.bluecross.org.uk.

Media contact

Louise Lee on 020 7932 4066 or louise.lee@bluecross.org.uk