Cat Abuse Treatment Society

This is Mitzi, one of the resident cats at the Sanctuary who's taken on the role of a "greeter". She's aged 18 years but like all ladies, looks good for her age! If you stand still too long, she'll be wrapping herself round your legs to welcome you to her home.

Rambo arrived at the sanctuary in 2006, one of a litter of six aged about seven weeks. Being the only one of the litter without 'chocolate box' looks he was left behind while all his siblings were rehomed. His favourite place is the car park where he earned the title, greeter, greeting visitors and families taking their children to and from the local school. He is a firm favourite, give him a call and he'll come a-running. Here he is in typical pose on the fence

and here he is on the draining board.

Mitzi, dark Tortie, was abandoned at five years of age, she loves people and can purr
like a steam engine. Here she can be seen doing her aerobics on the carpet.

Whiskey was found wandering the streets in February 2010 and taken to a vets as an unneutered male of approximately 2 years with badly encrusted eyes. Jackie agreed to accept Whiskey at the Sanctuary and instructed the vet to proceed with neutering him and cleaning his eyes of infection. It was during this procedure that the vet discovered that Whiskey had no eyes, and appeared to have been born that way. Jackie has ensured Whiskey is microchipped in case he ever escapes, but will live out his life at the Sanctuary. Within a short space of time, Whiskey responded to his name, is confident in moving around the Sanctuary using his other senses and is extremely affectionate.

Tee, Tye and Toe, these two sisters and their brother, black and white bundles of fun were found on a farm in 2008. At just seven weeks of age, they were taken to a vet by CATS as they were unable to stand or walk. As they were diagnosed with cerebral palsy, euthanasia was advised. No way were they going to lead full and happy lives. Well, there are no others at the sanctuary who are more active or happier. Firm favourites with visitors to the sanctuary, they are a great example of what lots of loving care can bring about.

Mitzi Light, female light Tortie. Arrived at the sanctuary in 2005 at the age of four, following her owners' change of circumstances. Many cats experience this reason for rehoming - owners die, divorce, move into council accommodation where pets may not be allowed, children 'grow out of them' and usually the cats suffer great trauma after living in a well established home for their formative years.

Mitzi Light was terrified upon her arrival and hid most of the time. Even after all these years at the sanctuary, Mitzi is still extremely nervous and we feel it would be unfair for her to go through further trauma by being rehomed. Mitzi Light will stay with us for the remainder of her life, safe and content.

Here we have Steel and Spirit
Spirit, dark tabby and white, is Steel's daughter and was born at the sanctuary in 2006 when Steel was little more than a kitten herself. The runt of a litter of five, she had to be hand reared. The vet didn't believe she would survive but CATS never gives up hope! Spirit grew big and strong on a diet of medication and extra special tender loving care.
Steel was rescued from the steelworks, dirty, cold, starving, dehydrated and her eyes were stuck closed. She was rushed to the vets for emergency treatment then back to CATS for the same old treatment - lots of TLC!

These very affectionate brothers, black Tom and ginger Jerry, were delivered to the sanctuary by staff from Sheffield City Council after being found abandoned in an empty house.

After lots of care and attention they chose to remain as residents. Their age is unknown but Jerry thinks he is old enough to see his role as surrogate uncle to every new kit!

Bracken, a lovely Tabby, came to us in 2009 at approximately 4 years old and was about to give birth at any minute. She produced four kittens and cared for them lovingly until they were old enough to be found forever homes. As soon as she was ready, Bracken was neutered and rehomed but she couldn't settle and was returned to the sanctuary. Beautiful Bracken!