New Arrival - Marnie Cat

 

Volunteer Chloe wears two animal helping hats, assisting at the Cat Haven on days she is not at the Sanctuary.  Chloe fosters adult cats in need at her home, recently taking in a one year old tabby cat, Marnie, who had kittens after being collected from the streets. 

Surprisingly, despite her self sufficient past life, Marnie is very comfortable around people, loving belly rubs and purring in approval at attention from her new human friends.  

With many cat agencies overwhelmed with animals at the moment, and given we had said goodbye to two beloved felines earlier in the year, we felt it was time to adopt another kitty in need. In late October we applied to adopt Marnie as a Sanctuary house cat to be friends with current house feline, Fluffy cat. Marnie has been with us for three weeks and settling in well. 

Marnie loves it when someone is working from home, sitting close and enjoying plenty of pats. She loves to look out the window, play with her toy mouse, and most of all, cardboard boxes! 

 

 

Garry the Sanctuary Cat

By Chris R.

 

Many visitors would have met Garry Cat - he loves to join Sanctuary tours and keep the volunteers company! Garry has lived at the Sanctuary for over two years (that we know of!), being first sighted in the darkness of the brook which borders the Sanctuary’s eastern fence line. Over a number of months, Garry was spotted in various locations, coming closer to the Sanctuary buildings as time went by. He was soon bold enough to have a pat, shortly followed by meowing to be scooped up for cuddles.

Once confident with people, Garry was taken to the vet to have his vaccinations and a persistent skin issue sorted. Despite ongoing investigation, no owner for Garry was located, so he was registered with Possum Valley. 

Garry often oversees work going on at PVAS.

Garry snuggles indoors at night, which helps keep both him and the wildlife safe.  He now has a rescued brother, Fluffy Cat, who arrived at the Sanctuary under similar circumstances (his story coming soon!). 

Garry is a joy to have at PVAS and he has an important role keeping everyone laughing with his antics. Be sure to check out his Instagram page (Garry_the_sanctuary_cat) to keep up with his adventures in the Valley!