Lothian Cat Rescue: Star Cats

Stars of LCR

This page is dedicated to the cats who through us, and thanks to you, have found a new and happy life. Scroll down to see photos of these very happy cats.

'I', 'A', 'D' and 'H' adopted Freddie on 16 July 2010 from the shelter. "He is so cute and could play with his toy mouse forever! We have let him walk down the front path with us all around him and I have carried him around the front garden a few times. He lets me hold him like a baby with his tummy in the air and one time he even fell asleep in my arms! He is settling in very well and quickly and meows if nobody is watching him play or carrying him around the house! (written by 'H' aged 11) We have just discovered that he likes being pushed (gently) on the skateboard down the hall. He is also very helpful: he likes to help me wash the floor and tidy and comb my hair. I think he might be a hairdresser when he grows up!"

Jasper (formerly Ritchie) recently joined 'K's household. "Though very timid at first, he has become very affectionate and playful and our son's best friend. Thanks to all at Lothian Cat Rescue, especially Shiela for looking after him."

'L' & 'G' wanted to would update us on Buzz who was adopted at the end of May from Lothian Cat Rescue. "Buzz has settled in really well to his new home and surroundings and has been getting out and about, chasing any other toms out of his new teritory! We kept his name as he seems to really know it, and we thought it suited him well. He is rather greedy - no plate can be left unattended for too long or food will be swiped! Buzz is a very happy and affectionate cat, and we can't imagine what our home was like without him. Thank you so much!"

Hello from Anubis (black - formerly Jack) and Foljambe (black & white - formerly Jerry): "When 'T' and 'D' brought us to our new home in May we had 'flu, so we felt under the weather for a couple of weeks and had to see the cat doctor quite a lot. Lupin (grey stripey) wasn't very friendly to start with - he came from the cat shelter, two years ago, and didn't think there was room for anyone else in his home. He swore at us quite a lot, but we got him back by giving him the 'flu! Now we're all friends, though, and well settled in. There are lots of cats in our street and we've made some new friends (and enemies). The photograph is of us cuddled up for our afternoon nap. Poor Lupin had a fight and the cat doctor made him wear a lampshade for weeks, so we were tying to make him feel better about it. Thank you to LCR for looking after us when we were between homes!"

If you have homed a cat from LCR recently and would like a happy photo of your cat featured here, please send the photo(s),cat's name and a little special information about your cat to Jean at catlady95@gmail.com . Please title the email 'Star Cat'.

'A' & 'A' rescued Millie and Jilly about 10 or 11 months ago. "Please see attached photos for proof of their happy lives together, in their new home in Stockbridge. They are two of the most perfect creatures. Thank you so much for caring for them whilst you did, we appreciate it more than you could know."

It has just been over 3 weeks since Gizzy came to live with 'S', and already he is Lord of all he surveys. "He is a chilled out lad - and very clever. It only took a days for him to realise that nice things come out of the big silver thing (the fridge to you and me) in the kitchen. He has toys dotted about the house but typically likes to play with an old bit of string. He has a choice of 3 nice new beds, but has decided not to use any of them.... yet, preferring to sleep on our bed. He likes 'people company' and follows me everywhere, and the way he charges up and down the stairs, I get the impression these are new to him."

'C' & 'P' got Tio & Smokey (formerly Tigg) a few weeks ago and within a few hours they had settled in fine. "They are fine with the other cats and the akitas and shiba inus . Tio loves his pizza!

We have not let them out yet. Thank you for letting us have the boys, they are much loved and we are so glad we have them.

'J' & 'E' adopted their lovely cat, Treacle, from the Lothian Cat Rescue towards the end of April 2010. "Our cat was called 'Salem' when living at the shelter, but after some deliberation was renamed (over breakfast) by our three-year-old daughter, Maisie. She is a shy but lovely cat - wonderful with our toddler and baby daughter, affectionate with the grownups when the little ones have gone to sleep, and (as you can see) now thoroughly at home in our garden! Thanks to everyone at Lothian Cat Rescue for rescuing Treacle so we could take her home and make her part of our little family. : )"

Click here to see how to contact the shelter or just phone 01875 821025 to make an appointment or discuss homing a cat with one of the staff.