Celebrating our Queen Cats

Did you know that pregnant cats are called queens? Not many people do!

Every year we have many homeless queens that come into our care, and this year is no different! Cat queens need extra care, and there a number of things we do here at the Bridgend Adoption Centre to make sure that they are looked after and given the best care possible.

It’s really important that queens can give birth in a safe and warm environment, which means that we make sure there’s plenty of towels and soft bedding for them – they have their own queen-sized bed to rest and deliver their kittens comfortably!

 

One of our Cat Queens, Pixie

 

Pregnant cats eat up to 25% more food before and after giving birth to keep them and their kittens well, so we make sure to provide them with a balanced diet full of nutrition – you could say that their meals that are fit for royalty.

Queens can become quite anxious and stressed whilst giving birth so we make sure to give them plenty of privacy whilst discreetly monitoring them to make sure all is going well with the birth. Our CCAs in waiting are on hand to call the vets quickly if the queen is unwell or struggling during birth. Some new mums can find caring for lots of new kittens overwhelming, if this is the case, mum and kittens will be admitted to our vets for round the clock care until all is well with them.

 

Pixie with her kittens

 

Mum and kittens are always monitored and cared for

Kittens spend at least 8 weeks with mum while they feed, build their strength, learn about the world around them and become socialised. We also make sure that all kittens, as well as mum, are vaccinated and neutered. Then it’s time to find mum and kittens their forever home! We make sure to pair them with their purrfect new family, where they will be loved and cared for… living their own version of happily ever after! It makes us so happy when our queens and kittens find new homes - seeing them head off with new owners always fills us with joy.

Here at the Adoption Centre, queen Pixie was admitted into care along with her 2 dependent kittens, Pickle and Parker. She was a brilliant mum and did a great job of rearing her kittens, and we are happy to say that they have both now been adopted! Unfortunately, Pixie went on to develop a bacterial urinary tract infection that required her to undergo tests and treatment including blood & urine tests, x-rays and a scan. Luckily, she has responded well to a course of antibiotic medication! 

Pixie's kittens, Parker and Pickle

 

It's thanks to your generous donations that we can help cats like Pixie, giving them the care and treatment that they need, and also making sure that they and their kittens find happy new homes.

Will you help us to care for our cat queens? Please make a donation today so we can continue to provide round-the-clock care to our cat queen and kittens. Your donations will help us give every cat mum who is lost, hungry and alone the extra special care they need. Your contribution to Cats Protection will make an impact!

A £5 donation will feed a hungry cat mum like Pixie with specialist food for 25 days.

A £20 donation will provide a safe and comfortable place to give birth.

A £50 donation will provide a cat or kitten with veterinary treatment to help get them ready for a new home.

You can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/summerappeal2022-bridgendadoptioncentre?fbclid=IwAR1Od9bEhhawC6z9WStdZdaZPOD0CRazeZjaFwi4AL3c4gAtLUJbW_9t9eo

  

Thank you so much!

-Bridgend Adoption Centre team