Feline infections caused issues
It’s been busier than normal at the kennels for the last couple of months. We had a large intake of cats from one home and unfortunately, they brought a couple of infections with them.
In healthy cats, well-nourished and living in clean accommodation, they don’t generally cause a problem but sadly some of the cats were very poorly nourished and riddled with fleas and worms when they arrived.
Of course, the symptoms are the same, so it took the vets a while to sort out the issue, but we’re pleased to say that now, after three lots of different treatments, nearly all of them are doing well. Thankfully, it didn’t spread around the kennels.
One of the little ones, Zuko, is still causing us a bit of a cause for concern as he just isn’t putting on weight. Otherwise, though, he is in excellent spirit and quite the tyrant with the largest purr and always ready for cuddles.
We very much appreciate all those who applied for kittens for their patience and understanding.
So now we have Steve, Suzie, Stella, Lucky, Charlie, Blaize, Mildred, Jacko, Rayner to name but a few, ready and waiting to find new homes. A huge range of colours, black, black and white, tabby, tabby and white and torties, and all absolutely beautiful.
Sadly, two guinea pigs, who we named Brian and Bob, where dumped in Fenwick Woods. Fortunately, they were found quickly by a lady carrying out Squirrel Check, otherwise they would have no doubt suffered terribly. They have joined the other guineas we have looking for new homes, ranging in age from six months up.
We will be at Ford and Etal Christmas Market on November 28 and 29 selling raffle tickets. There are a good few venues selling tickets in and around Berwick including the Cornhill Village Shop. Do pop in and pick a few up.
Our shop is now all stocked up for Christmas, with decorations, gifts and all that extra cutlery, china and cooking equipment that always appears so essential around the holiday period – another opportunity to get a raffle ticket and if you win first prize, donated by Your Local Blind Man on Bridge Street, nearly all the food and drink you could need.
You can find us at: Berwick Animal Rescue Kennels, Windmill Way East, Ramparts Business Park, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1TU; or email [email protected]