Thursday, June 16, 2005
The truth about the Cat with no Tail.
The Mann Cat Sanctuary is located about 10 minutes away from Douglas, on the road to the airport. I have always loved and owned several cats at one time and so when, a couple of years ago, I saw a poster advertising a fund raising ‘Car Boot Sale’ at the sanctuary and decided to check it out.
The Mann Cat Sanctuary is run by Sue Critchley, her husband John and a group of volunteers – each devoted to the care and well being of some 200 cats and other animals such as guinea pigs and rabbits………. most of whom have been abandoned, mistreated and have no other hope on the Island.
The most striking feature of this refuge is the overall feeling of calm and tranquillity. You would expect all of the animals to be stressed, nervous and timid, but the reality is completely opposite. When you arrive, you are greeted by friendly, happy cats of all shapes and sizes, all wanting attention and cuddles.
Sue and her friends do re-home some of the cats – others remain there for the rest of their lives, all safe, warm and well fed!
Sadly though, the sanctuary is entirely independent – they rely solely on charitable donations and fund raising events……….. have a look at their website www.manncat.com to see more details
Just one note though. The Isle of Man is obviously famous for the Manx Cat… I know a few of you who have been following the blog have asked about how you can buy a Manx Cat, or where they are bred. PLEASE please do not buy a Manx Cat. Due to their genetic make up, they can often end up with heartbreaking and untreatable physical problems.
So, enjoy the stories about the Manx Cat, look at the pictures and if you are feeling warm hearted, give something to help with the continued care of these animals on our little Island.
The Mann Cat Sanctuary is run by Sue Critchley, her husband John and a group of volunteers – each devoted to the care and well being of some 200 cats and other animals such as guinea pigs and rabbits………. most of whom have been abandoned, mistreated and have no other hope on the Island.
The most striking feature of this refuge is the overall feeling of calm and tranquillity. You would expect all of the animals to be stressed, nervous and timid, but the reality is completely opposite. When you arrive, you are greeted by friendly, happy cats of all shapes and sizes, all wanting attention and cuddles.
Sue and her friends do re-home some of the cats – others remain there for the rest of their lives, all safe, warm and well fed!
Sadly though, the sanctuary is entirely independent – they rely solely on charitable donations and fund raising events……….. have a look at their website www.manncat.com to see more details
Just one note though. The Isle of Man is obviously famous for the Manx Cat… I know a few of you who have been following the blog have asked about how you can buy a Manx Cat, or where they are bred. PLEASE please do not buy a Manx Cat. Due to their genetic make up, they can often end up with heartbreaking and untreatable physical problems.
So, enjoy the stories about the Manx Cat, look at the pictures and if you are feeling warm hearted, give something to help with the continued care of these animals on our little Island.
# posted by IrishEmma @ 17:15 
