WE ARE FURBALLS

PATSY

“As long as I can remember I have loved cats and wanted to work with animals. Many a time when I was younger, I would find an injured animal and nurse it back to health. After raising my own family, I had more time to commit to helping animals. I spent some time working for the PDSA as a temporary Animal Care Auxiliary and five years working in a local cattery.

I volunteered at the local RSPCA branch, dealing with small animals and gave my free time to Drusillas, a local children’s zoo. I am a member of Cats Protection, the Orangutan Foundation UK and the WWF. I write letters and sign petitions to improve the welfare of all animals and their environments around the world. Check out my Facebook page :-)

In August 2006, I went on a voluntary placement to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sabah, Borneo and stayed for 8 weeks. During my stay I learned about the husbandry, veterinary and paediatric care of Orangutans, and took part in field and nocturnal studies of Orangutans and other mammals. In 2008 I completed a BSc in Ecology and Biogeography, which included two years of Animal Science studies. I studied Animal Welfare, nutrition, behaviour and health.

I have been a member of the UK Carrom club, playing in tournaments and winning trophies. My other interests are conservation, environmental issues, reading, music, learning/studying, DIY and growing my own fruit and vegetables. I enjoy riding my motorbike and learning how to play the drums.

Owning my own cattery became a dream and when I met Sean, I discovered we shared an ambition to own our own business working with animals. We both love cats and knew we should open a Cattery."

SEAN

“I grew up with a tabby cat called Heidi. She lived a long life and I’m sure she helped me with my growing love for animals. I believe all animals deserve to be protected and cared for and, if wild, should be left to run free and live a natural life.

When I met Patsy we travelled around South East Asia, covering Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Borneo. We visited the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre on various occasions where Patsy later volunteered. In 2005 we married in Penang, Malaysia.

We knew we wanted a business helping animals and a Cattery was always the first choice. In the mid ‘2000’s we started looking for suitable property with land and after two years looking around the country we found our perfect house and garden here in Old Leake.

You'll mostly find me cutting the grass and digging holes!

WILBUR

Wilbur loves to meet and greet customers on arrival so has become the third member of our team! He makes sure we feed and clean all the cats and does his best to stop the birds from making a mess round the feeding stations.

Wilbur currently has a thing for cars so, although you'll be tempted, please don't take him home or on holiday with you ;-)

MORE FURBALLS!

Hugo

Energy in a skinny body! Shy but curious. Found in an outbuilding with his brother (RIP) and sisters.

Orla

Olivia (Libby)

Mr Pickles

Hugo's sister. She sports a beautiful silky black coat with white 'paint' flecks.

Sister to Hugo and Orla. A slinky tiny black panther!

Our very own black and white cloud! Inquisitive but a little shy. Found in a storm, hates bad weather!

Cookie

Wilbur

Charlie

Cookie is the cutest little boy with his white and black long-haired coat. He was rescued by LincsArk.

Cookie's best friend! Wilbur is just a big baby, always looking for cuddles :-) Cookie brought him to us one afternoon!

Charlie is our old man of the group and spends most of his time indoors now.

Meet the gang!