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Founded by Janice Bockling, Cats in Need Menorca is a non-profit organisation that has been neutering, feeding and caring for stray cats in Menorca since 1999.
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Watching TV last night just turned 11. Heading for bed, but getting off sofa is not easy.
I had 7 cats on me and round me and a patient queue , including Gilly ,waiting, hoping that there would be a space.
I was messaging , too and fro, over big problems yesterday with colonies of cats to try and solve
And then a WhatsApp flashed up from the Es Castell police.
No I thought, not at this time of night.
They call me when there is a problem with a cat in the village.
But once I’ve seen it I can’t ignore it.
a cat at that time of night must be in trouble.
I opened it.
A young cat was in the police station apparently lost.
Could they bring it to me?
But they didn’t have a cage so I went to pick it up.
Soooo adorable , like my Squeakes. Friendly , collar, no chip.
I brought him home.
That’s for tomorrow I thought.
And this morning just after 8 a call from his owner.
Who came to pick him up. So he’s home.
What a lovely cat.
He was just out for an evening stroll. He chose his owner, Lorenzo, after he was left alone when his previous had died.
How can people not like black cats. A real panther with glossy fur who loves a cuddle.
So that’s a brilliant start to the day. Let’s hope the rest is peaceful.
I’m working desperately to make some calendars and to get ready for a street fair in Es Castell this weekend
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Today we are starting physiotherapy for Minx.
Such a delightful young Tom from Santo Tomas.
He has apparently been involved in a road traffic accident and has suffered trauma to his lower spine.
He has no sensation in some of his toes and struggles a to walk.
He is on constant medication for pain and inflammation but the prognosis is good.
He has had bed rest for about 3 weeks and after a vet visit last night we have decided that to stop atrophy of muscles he needs to start moving.
So he’s loose in a room for much of the day. No machines needed, just yummy food, Dreamies and maybe a feather or two.
And time.
He is adorable
I may let him in to meet Belisa who is currently in my bathroom. Just to see how she reacts.
She also needs to walk more to get the strength back in her back legs.
We’re not sure what happened to her but possibly another RTA.
She prefers lying on her bed with occasional outings for food and a cuddle. When I say bed she has one of the dolls beds from IKEA. My cats really love them.
She has also had blood tests, X-rays and is on daily medication and supplements. She still has a spotting of blood in her urine and for a time was incontinent.
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Hoy empezamos un tipo de rehabilitación para Minx , un gato precioso que tuvo un atropello.
Le cuesta caminar y no tiene sensación en algunos de sus dedos de pie.
Ha estado en una jaula doble durante un par de semanas.
Pero ayer decidimos que ya es tiempo que empiece a moverse más , entonces a base de chuches , plumas y paciencia vamos a empezar.
Es un amor de gato.
También tenemos una hembra de Arenal den Castell que también quizás ha sufrido un atropello
Es de una cierta edad, muy mansa .
Tiene un poco de incontinencia y a veces sangre en la orina se mueve poco y con algo de dificultad.
Voy a ver como se lleven los dos juntos.
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I look at him , my heart melts and I smile.
Can’t help it.
Bernie The Bolt.
His name ? He has a steel bolt in one leg following a Road Traffic Accident when he was just a baby
Now he’s about 17.
Since then he has lived with me but always wary.
Would very rarely venture into the house
He had a health scare a few months ago and I thought that we might lose him. But he seems to be improving and is slowly getting closer. Literally. For a few weeks now he’s been watching me from under a footstool.
Tonight he joined me on the sofa , albeit at a distance.
But still.
And tonight he let me stroke him without moving off the sofa.
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Current Campaigns
Donations Needed at the Moment for :
Meals On Wheels!
Meals On Wheels!
Meals for Street Cats
We provide food and water for over 200 cats every day of the year. Some are out in the country, some in the private gardens of villas in resorts. These are usually provided with hoppers and are filled once a week on average. But the many colonies of street cats in towns have to be fed daily as there is nowhere safe to leave food. Every month our food bill is over 500 euros , without counting the cost of food for cats with special needs.
Kittens Best Start
Vaccinations for Kittens
Their best start to life
We really do need more help. We have our loyal donors, many of who have supported us since we became a Charity And heartfelt thanks to them but our food bill is going to be horrendous with so many kittens. We vaccinate them all 3 Times to give them the best possible start in life and that alone is 57 euros each. So can you help please?
Neutering
Caring for sick and injured cats
Neutering to reduce unwanted cats
The main objective is to neuter cats to prevent unwanted kittens, supported by compassionate caring, veterinary treatment and re homing where possible. There are 25 feeding stations around the island tended by volunteers, but more stations are needed. Sick and injured cats are cared for and no cat is put to sleep if it can have a decent quality of life.