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My new home is really something to shout about!
Sorrel Aby surveying
her territory
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Welfare
Fortunately there are not many Abys needing to be rescued by our Welfare Department, but if ever
help is needed, there is a waiting list of good, carefully checked homes for them to go to.
Our Welfare Officer is Harriet
Patey (tel. 0208 669 1655).
Harriet co-ordinates those
Abyssinians that need help with people who are seeking to give homes to these unfortunate cats.
If at all possible the breeder is contacted first. The kitten may have been sold in
good faith to an excellent home, yet circumstances may change and sometimes it is just not possible
for the human family to go on caring for the Abyssinian. When this occurs, our Welfare Officers
should be contacted immediately, as the sooner these problems are resolved the better it is for the
cat. There is a network of helpers up and down the country who will help with transportation
when necessary.
There are usually about a dozen Abys needing new homes every year, and many times this number
of people offering homes to Welfare cases. However an emergency situation can easily mean
that a whole group of Abyssinians suddenly needs help. If YOU have (or know of) an
Abyssinian needing a new home, please contact Harriet NOW. If you can provide a good home
for a needy Aby, or can offer help with transport or a donation, again please do contact
Harriet by e-mail or on the
above telephone number.
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