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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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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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We all know that cats are clever , mind readers etc. Last night, Wednesday , it was really warm but the cats , some of whom like Gilly , have never been upstairs to my sitting room before , were here checking out the sofas etc.
like Goldilocks.
This sofa , that sofa , the poll position thick cat bed by the side of the wood burner.
Has she been listening to the news and reports in dynamic pricing ?
Better get in now before it’s too late.
Max was back upstairs in his usual place behind me on the sofa.
And lo and behold tonight it is raining and the temperature has dropped 10 degrees.
I’m wearing a sweater.
You can’t fool a cat.
Gilly by the way is the 14 year old Calico from Binibeca Garden Village who suffered a broken pelvis about 3 months ago.
Everyday she is steadier on her paws
Gilly loves cuddles although she sometimes says thank you with the gentlest of nibbles.
Come and meet her in her working days in The Cat Cafe.
Noria Riera 16 Es Castell.
Fridays and Sundays 11 to 23.
Just about to pop into my bathroom to see if Belisa, the tabby from Arenal has eaten her supper. Paws crossed.
I have been at my wit’s end for 2 days now.
Won’t or can’t eat. Not sure which it is.
But she HAS to eat. It is dangerous for a cat not to eat, especially a slightly porky one.
Also she needs to take anti inflammatory meds and that is not good on an empty tum when it is administered by mouth. anyway for now,as I am falling asleep, long story short. She’s been fed by syringe. Offered something like 10 variations of food and finally she ate a plate of freshly boiled hake . Anyone who knows me will know how much I cannot stand the smell of fish cooking.
Stinky kitchen.
She ate it. Almost devoured it.
BUT, NOW ITS BED TIME AND SHE NEEDS TO EAT AGAIN.
WILL SHE EAT LEFT OVERS ?
However well presented
After all it’s in the genes.
Cat s don’t do left overs unless they are stealing them.
Dillon opens the oven door and steals the portions I have made for freezing.
PS yes she has eaten most of it. Had some pain killers , is purring and rubbing my hand and more or less settled for the night on one of the individual beds that they have.
There is one portion left. For breakfast. Went shopping. Only big packets of frozen fish so paid 4 euros for 3 tiny tins of salmon in brine.
What do you think? Will she eat them?
If you would like to help with Belisa’s bills or sponsor her here are the details on how to donate.
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As our cats in the sanctuary and in the colonies that we care for over an area that is roughly half the Island , get older our vet bills are increasing. So many cats are living longer and need our help in different ways, for we never put a cat to sleep that can have a dignified life , with quality of life as part of that.
If you are a UK tax payer and fill in a one time only form we can claim a further 25%.
Monthly donations can be set up either through Barclays or PayPal.
Barclays Account number is 20 53 77 13280128
PayPal.Me/catsinneedmenorca199
Gift Aid forms available from janicebockling@gmail.com
Rainy days and nights. Lots of severe weather warnings, most of which don’t materialise.
But we’re a bit like The Mounties , we get through no matter the weather to take food to our Furry Ones.
AND THEY KNOW.
THEY TRUST US TO TURN UP.
I SOMETIMES WONDER HOW LONG THEY WOULD WAIT FOR US BEFORE THEY GIVE UP AND WANDER AWAY.
Tuesday was very wet so I didn’t leave much food and there weren’t a lot of taker.
So last night a queue.
My lovely Pavarotti waiting at Eroski.
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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.