Cats Protection Derby and District Branch

17/06/2026

Summer holidays are coming up, and many families take this opportunity to introduce a cat into the home! 🐱
Our teams are here to help you find your perfect match. Find cats looking for homes near you: cats.org.uk/adopt-a-cat
And find all the guidance you need on cat adoption here: cats.org.uk/getting-a-cat
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13/06/2026

Once again, many thanks to Ideal Cat Boarding and clients for the magnificent collection of £96.85

06/06/2026

Calling all bargain hunters, there's an indoor car boot this Friday! 🚨🤑

Our friends at Derbyshire Cat Centre are holding a wonderful selling event at William Gregg VC Leisure Centre and visitors can get in for just £1 🤩

If you'd like to sell you can book your space for only £5. That makes it the cheapest indoor car boot in the area. With the Kimberley car boot also being closed at the moment and the weather being so awful these days, this is the perfect event to sell at and buy from! 😋

Head over to Eventbrite to secure your selling tables. Hurry ➡️
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04/06/2026

Did you know that around 90% of cats aged over 12 years old will have some degree of arthritis detectable on X-rays? The pain of this can go unnoticed as cats are so good at hiding discomfort. Learn the signs, and the support you can offer your older cat with our detailed vet approved health page here: https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/health/arthritis
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03/06/2026

WE'RE PLEASED TO TELL YOU WE HAVE FOUND A HOME FOR THIS CAT.

- Derby and District Branch of Cats Protection is seeking a suitable property such as a farm, riding stables or smallholding in which to rehome an unwanted feral cat, ie a cat not deemed to be a ‘lap cat’. He is living outdoors at the moment but really needs a new base.

In the first instance, the new owners would need to supply him with a safe, secure outhouse/shed/stable where he can be contained for about two weeks, with regular meals, a comfortable, warm bed and a litter tray or two. After this two week period indoors to get used to his new surroundings, he can then be released. He will return only to the outhouse/shed for his food and shelter and would then repay his new owners as a fit and healthy vermin controller.

The Branch will pay for him to be neutered, deflea’d and wormed prior to adoption. Ultimately the new owners would be responsible for the cost of his food.

Feral cats are exceptionally efficient when it comes to controlling pests and often just their presence alone is enough to keep rats and mice away. The Branch volunteers would initially settle him into his new home.

If you would like more information, please ring Anne on our Catline on 01332 206956, leaving your name, telephone number and a short message and we will ring you back.

01/06/2026

A massive thank you to all our volunteers - in the shop, on the Catline, behind the scenes, and in the community - for everything they do. Cats being cats, they will never be grateful 😺 but WE appreciate everybody’s efforts!

28/05/2026

SHARING FROM THE DERBYSHIRE CAT CENTRE

Marvellous Murray is looking for a home of his own after being found as a stray with a nasty cat bite abscess.
He is 2 years old and a friendly lad looking for a home to call his own. He loves his food and this is the way to his heart.
Murray has really come out of his shell since being with us and he is a sweetheart. Can you give him the forever home he needs? If so, please email us on [email protected] See less

28/05/2026

Urgent appeal - shoes and handbags.
Once again, we are very low on shoes and handbags in the shop and we would very much welcome any donations if you are making way for your new summer wardrobe! 😻 See less

27/05/2026

Dental issues in cats are extremely common as they age; unfortunately, they can be expensive to treat when issues arise. But the good news is that there are many things you can do to help keep their teeth in good shape. A healthy diet, regular vet checks, and slowly introducing brushing their teeth all help. Learn more about dental issues here: http://spr.ly/OlderCatDentalCare 🦷
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Cats commonly suffer problems with their teeth and you can help to care for them. Take a look at our guide to cat dental care.

24/05/2026

Summer holiday coming up? Many people opt for a cattery with trained staff to care for their cat when they go away. If that’s you and you want to prepare your cat for a stay, we have all the answers in our latest blog: http://spr.ly/CatteryStayPrep 🐱
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A practical guide to getting your cat ready for a cattery stay, including food, vaccinations, stress tips and advice for first-time boarding.