Welcome to your local Cats Protection!

We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported Atherton and Wigan Cats Protection last year. Without your help it would not have been possible to care for all the cats and kittens we taken throughout 2009, which has totalled over 1,500.

Also, thank you very much to all our volunteers and helpers, who work so hard and for no payment. Without their help it would not have been possible to home so many cats and kittens.

We are delighted to say we have a good working relationship with the following organisations and would like to thank them very much for all their help and support  in 2009 - RSPCA, Char Rescue, W Shelter, St. Helen Shelter, Nottingham Shelter and Bolton and Radcliffe branch of Cats Protection. We would also like to give a special mention to the veterinary practices for the care and treatment they give to the poorly cats and kittens that come into Cats Protection care. The cats and kittens say a big "MEOW" also!

The Oldest Swinger in Town!

We at Cats Protection are extremely lucky to have such nice caring people around us! This little fellow is Merlin, the oldest swinger in town and he has recently gone to live at our retirement home. We left him sat down on his new owner's knee in front of the log fire surrounded by all his new cat and dog friends, all rescue ones of course! Merlin has been a very lucky puss indeed, after being found collapsed in an allotment. His condition was bad and the vets didn't hold out much hope for him. Thanks to the care and commitment Merlin received from those vets and the expertise care from Betty his fosterer, he is now on his way to living a happy life, one which he so very much deserves! Merlin sends us all big kitty kisses as thanks!