Things to Consider

Things to Consider

THE ESSENTIALS Introducing your new pet into your home in a stress-free manner Moving into a new home can be a stressful event for your new pet. They respond to events in the home in a very similar way to humans.  It is important therefore that before you adopt a...
Tenancy Issues

Tenancy Issues

Tenancy/rental issues Before deciding to adopt a cat you should think about not just today but the longer term :  When initially adopting, it is essential to ensure that permission has been obtained for your current accommodation. You should also think about any...
Pregnancy & Children

Pregnancy & Children

Pregnancy, litter trays and hygiene One of the most common reasons people give for wanting to give up a pet cat or for deciding not to adopt in the first place is pregnancy/ pregnancy plans and the fear of being infected with toxoplasmosis from contaminated faeces....

Other pets in the house

Some pets should be kept away from cats This includes animals which cats may treat as natural prey for example rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, rats, gerbils and chinchillas, as well as reptiles. Also make sure that if you have a fish tank if is “cat proof” . Introducing...
Choosing the right pet for you

Choosing the right pet for you

Keep an open mind C.L.A.W.S will try to  help all animals that come under its care to find a suitable home.  We are almost always full to capacity, with cats and kittens.  This will include ” harder to home ” animals , for example those that...
Cat Allergies

Cat Allergies

One common cause of the failure of an adoption is because it becomes clear that a member of the family may have a “cat allergy”.People with a cat allergy are allergic to proteins in the cat’s saliva and dander (dried flakes of skin) – it’s not actually the...