I am putting out an appeal for Jackie whose countless special needs cats are in desperate need. Her cats, like mine, will not eat own brand food. Better to buy half a dozen Whiskas, Felix, pouches are best than a dozen Sainsburys, Tesco, Netto etc for her.
Please help her if you can xx xx

Where is she for delivery or is there a donation bin anywhere?

Details on the website http://www.sheffieldcats.org/donations
or phone 2457181 if you can deliver to her home in S5 area.
She shares a bin at Asda with CP but it's not her turn for food at the moment!
If people are unable to deliver and are willing to donate good food I am sure we can set up a collection service for Jackie and her lovely cats x

I've donated online, and i can also collect any food in the S11 area and drop it off for her if needed.

Ah that's really good of you and Dozy, Jackie will be delighted x

Has anyone else donated food? Would love to know as I could share this info with my friend who was very worried about Jackie when she visited her on Monday. Jackie has well over 20 cats, mostly special needs and if you think that a cat could easily demolish a tin of cat food a day, well you can imagine how much food her cats needs just in one day! Thanks everyone x

I took her some up last saturday, but it was a bit of a mixture to be honest with some own brands in there so don't know if that will have helped.

i'd be happy to collect any in the s6 area and take them over to jackie any time

We just took some food round for her. Jackie and the kitties are just lovely! More food definitely needed and kitten food too. Donations to at least allow some heating for the sheds as she can't afford to at the moment. Poor little things.

Thanks Noodle. Didn't realise that Jackie had some kits at the moment. How many are there? What age, do you know? Surely someone could foster kits for her?!

Three weeks old! No mummy, left in a wheelie bin :( There's a fourth but the person who found them let a little girl hold/keep it for a bit and she never came back. So that one needs to be found too as it's way too little to be by its self. She only got them this afternoon. I'll never understand some people :shakes:

Jackie does fantastic work - I can't understand why none of the larger charities aren't helping by donating at least food for her to carry on.
C.ATS is actually a sanctary and really shouldn't have to be taking in so many healthy cats and kittens - but she does because there's nowhere for them to go. I hope people can manage to send her some food for them

Am taking supplies to Jackie on Sunday. I live in Ecclesall and if anyone in that area would like to donate kitten/cat food and kitten/cat milk, kit bikkies, I can drop it off at the same time. If you could pm me for my address you could leave it under my car port. Thanks on behalf of Jackie and her cats/kits. Sorry to mention this again but Whiskas/Felix etc are the best for J's cats - own brands take a bit of swallowing apparently! x x

os she the one at top of bellhouse rd

Hi all
I have been up to Jackies today and we made cash donations, she is dangerously low on funds, she has been so glad of all the food etc, but was saying that its being able to sustain the cash flow thats the problem
I am going to help fund raise for her along with my Mum & sister.

We all know that vets are expensive, what a wonderfully selfless woman, I am apart of dog rescue, but have 6 cats of my own and one was from Jackie, so will help out anyway I can . Bits for tombolas, clothes needed, and carpet.

Please help her.

Is Misschick not still co-ordinating for C.A.T.S ?? ( I know she doesnt post on here anymore though)

Was this a lady who was a fund raiser for Jackie? I think somebody was fund raising and through personal circumstances couldn't continue.

I am a fund raiser and coordinator for a dog rescue, and will help anyway I can.

Unfortunately every local animal charity I know is similarly struggling and thinking the worst about whether they have the funds to carry on.

It's becoming a bit of a crisis at the moment and the potential outcome could be catastrophic- yet the RSPCA still maintain that they don't have a remit for stray animals. One wonders what will happen if and when there are no small local charities to take the strays.

Was this a lady who was a fund raiser for Jackie? I think somebody was fund raising and through personal circumstances couldn't continue.

I am unsure - as far as I was aware she was still involved - I have sent her an email anyway to let her know about this thread.

OK have recieved a reply and she is no longer coordinating for personal reasons - sorry for confusion! :)

wonder if it would be possible to get going with official sealed buckets or collection tins?

Jackie was very grateful for all the food I took up yesterday. Her three delicious kits found in wheelie bin are now being fostered by DiamondGirl until they are rehomed in a few weeks time. Yep, all have been offered homes. Nice. Will be going up to Jackies in a couple of weeks time so if anyone wants to donate more food, I live in S11 area and would be grateful if food could be dropped off at our place. Her place is a real sanctuary for her special needs cats. Many thanks.

Someone has asked Morrisons at Hillsborough if they can take food from Cats Protection collection box to give to CATS charity.

Cats Protection, like all animal charities, are really struggling in these difficult times. We are feeding in excess of 130 cats in Sheffield, compared to 20 at CATS. We have to supplement the donated food out of Branch funds, which are at rock bottom. We get no financial help from Head Office, we have to raise these funds ourselves.

I would suggest that CATS have far more volunteers than Cats Protection in Sheffield, and to try to take away what people have chosen to donate to us is unforgiveable.

sorry but who ever did that is wrong if food is donated to a charity it should stay

Is Jackie anywhere near Firth Park?
I'd like to give her a few tins. I'm not hugely rich at the minute but she does such great work I'd be very willing to help.

I go to college near Firth Park and would be willing to take some up during my break one day!!

'Someone' has emptied our collection box at Morrisons.

This is stealing, the food has been bought by their customers, and Morrisons are very concerned about it. Security and staff are now aware, and will no doubt detain anyone caught stealing and hand them over to the police.

Wouldn't it be in the interest of both the shop and charity for the store to ask for ID before the food collection bins are emptied, that way people are more than aware if there is a theft taking place.

Thanks, Hetty. Our collector is well known to the staff, she has been emptying the box for many years and carries ID if needed.

'These people' have asked the staff if they could take the food. They were refused, but it would seem they have returned when the store was busy and stolen the food.

I'm afraid that this is a standard thing that happens with collecting boxes.

The Shelter box which used to be in the foyer of the Safeway at the bottom of Ecclesall Road was robbed so often that the manager of the shop used to empty it daily and move the contents away into the staff areas because it was safer there.

We've also encountered a number of cash collecting boxes (including those which were screwed down and otherwise secured) being stolen, broken open forcibly and on one occasion when it could not be removed, squirted with lighter fluid and set on fire.

It's a bit sad that people are so prepared to steal from others' charity donations, but other than making it harder for them to do it there's very little that can be done. They obviously have no sense of right and wrong and aren't likely to sprout consciences anytime soon.

Innocence, have pm'd you with Jackie's address. Just give her a ring to make sure she is in. You will be amazed at her sanctuary - it's an inspiration. Most of her cats are special needs, some with cerebral palsy, all with a story to tell if they could.

My niece works for Jackie Longley and C.A.T.S and i have informed her of this thread and she agrees Graham it is disgusting.

She said she has some tins of mainly classic, asda, netto and 3 morrisons tins which her cats wont eat and the cats at C.A.T.S wont eat so if your charity is desperate for food Graham then she can donate them to you? Jackie from C.A.T.S wont mind this, at the end of the day if a cat needs food it doesnt matter which charity it is from does it, charities should help eachother more perhaps! If you want this food Graham by all means get in touch with my niece for you. thanks

Orchid - I just want to clarify here - your neice must 'volunteer' work for C.A.T.S. as they have no paid staff. I wouldn't want anyone to be under the impression that any of the people there get paid.

All work is voluntary as it is with many small rescues.

Collection tins are a nightmare to manage and maintain - we have very few around because its hard to get volunteers to collect and empty them - as there need to be 2 together when emptying and counting.

I know many shops won't have tins now because they are also too hard for them to prevent theft - which is a shame as most people don't mind giving their spare change to charity and all those pennies do add up.

Yes my apologies she volunteers. she has done for a while. She does not get paid.

She has spare food if another charity has cats that will eat it then Jackie from C.A.T.S and my niece who volunteers for cats doesnt care which charity it goes to as long as it helps a cat get a full belly! :)

thats ok Orchid - Its great that she helps up there

I don't know any cat that will eat Netto, Classic etc. If you do please let me know - I have loads of the stuff and have been donating to Hedgehog Rescue! x

Thanks for the offers, but we can't accept food from a charity which is always struggling for food itself. We just wished to highlight the fact that some people think it is acceptable to steal from one charity to give to another.

Regarding the own-brand food, if you mix it with regular food you will probably find your cats will eat it. It's the odour rather than the taste which puts cats off.

There is no way that my ferals will eat Netto, Classic etc even if mixed with pouches so again if anyone has any use for this - I have filled Hedgehog Rescue food bin - just let me know and I'll get it to you. x

Graham, I completely agree that it is wrong to steal from a charity, for whatever means. I sincerely hope this wasn't someone stealing for another charity especially C.A.T.S. I volunteer there and know that this type of 'donation' would not be appreciated. All charities need the food and one charity does not deserve food more than another. They all have cats that need feeding. I know Jackie is low on food and funds at the moment but I agree that does not mean anyone should steal for these cats, especially when it is stealing from another charity. If people are able to give donations thats fantastic, if they arent then thats fine.

The cats at the sanctuary tend to have very sensitive stomachs. Because of the problems caused by feeding them certain types of cat food Jackie has decided it is best to stick to a few brands that have not caused any digestive problems. This makes sense as the cats tend to be fed together and will often eat from another cat's bowl if there is some left. I know that when Jackie has the donation box, if other brands of food is donated she usually passes this on to other charities.

The main food brands she feeds the cats are Royan Cannin and Whiskas. Any genuine donations will be appreciated. Just to repeat what I said earlier in this thread, I can take any donations over to Jackie if people want to drop it off in the S6 area. PM me for my address and to organise when I will be in. This is an ongoing offer as I visit Jackie every so often and don't mind nipping over there as there is alway something to sort out.
If you wish to make a cash donation please go to http://www.sheffieldcats.org/donations
Thank you for all of the donations so far and Happy New Year!

Just to add to Senda a letter from my niece-she also said to add that Felix is a food that is used alot at C.A.T.S.

Jackie told me she will accept most foods except the very basic Netto and the like cos she feeds ferals on the allotments opposite as well as two other sites. From my experience with ferals, they turn their noses up at Netto, Classic food as well! x

On the subject of CAT FOOD.

I recomended COSTCO's own brand of dried food to Jackie (we use it in the cattery). She's tried it and all her cats love it, she's now recomending it to everybody.

It's better quality than JWB and contains 50% chichen (25% chicken meat, 25% ground chicken bone) this is double the meat content of the best.

The cost £15 (inc vat) for 12 KG.

Every cat I've offered it to has wolfed it down.

Anyone who goes to COSTCO and gets a card, if you mention Jackie @ CATS she'll benefit from the recomenddation.

Thats really good. I have to say I have used this food and my cats like it, wouldnt say they loved it but they definately liked it. I dubious when it comes to food that isnt a brand I have heard of bbut I have to say this is good.

My lot wouldn't eat the Costco own brand food- not that I'm disputing that it's good stuff nutritionally, but my cats didn't eat it when offered it (and they normally live on dried food).

Someone has asked Morrisons at Hillsborough if they can take food from Cats Protection collection box to give to CATS charity.

Cats Protection, like all animal charities, are really struggling in these difficult times. We are feeding in excess of 130 cats in Sheffield, compared to 20 at CATS. We have to supplement the donated food out of Branch funds, which are at rock bottom. We get no financial help from Head Office, we have to raise these funds ourselves.

I would suggest that CATS have far more volunteers than Cats Protection in Sheffield, and to try to take away what people have chosen to donate to us is unforgiveable.

GrahamY

Who was this "someone"? Who informed you and CPL that this "someone" made this request? Did this "someone" produce identification stating that they were acting with the authorisation of CATS Trustees?

I believe this "someone" has no affiliation to CATS and as such CATS need to be notified as to this person's identity.

I can assure you that this "someone" was NOT acting with authorisation from the Trustees at CATS, because if they were, they would already know that an agreement is already in place with Morrisons at Ecclesfield and therefore their request was irrelevant.

Anyone requesting the removal of donated items from one charity's collection bin for the benefit of another is despicable, irregardless of who those charities are. Our city's smaller local charities have done an incredible job during these difficult times, and have done so by liaising with one another and supporting each other throughout.

GrahamY, I strongly urge you to investigate thoroughly who this "someone" is as they have provoked you into bad mouthing a fellow charity. Something which I feel is unprofessional and inexcusable. You have been dramatically misled and rather than spitting venom at another charity, it would have been more professional to notify CATS that "someone" was making approaches fraudulently in their name - something which needs to be quashed immediately.

Both CPL and CATS fight bureaucracy and indifference on a daily basis, and anyone who assists these and every small charity, deserves kudos and admiration for their dedication.

Upon receiving this request, Morrisons contacted us.

Upon receiving this request, Morrisons contacted us.

Who was the "someone"?

Has CPL contacted the Trustess of CATS to notify them of this fraudulent behaviour?

djelibaby, who are you?

djelibaby, who are you?

My identity is irrelevant.

CATS Trustees need to be informed that "someone" is acquiring goods with deception in the name of their charity. To date, no one from CPL has contacted the Trustees to address this issue which is extremely serious for all local charities.

Your identity is not irrelevant. If you are a Trustee, please let it be known that you are speaking for the charity.

Your identity is not irrelevant. If you are a Trustee, please let it be known that you are speaking for the charity.

I am not a Trustee and I am not speaking for CATS or I would have stated as such.

I strongly urge that you speak to the Trustees of CATS yourself.

GrahamY

I owe you an apology as I've just realised you're referring to the Morrisons store at Hillsborough rather than Ecclesfield. I have no knowledge as to whether there is an agreement between CATS and the Hillsborough store. You would need to verify this with the Trustees.

At no time have we stated we thought Cat Abuse had anything to do with this situation. What we said was someone thought it was acceptable to take food after being told 'No' by staff at Morrisons, and this amounts to stealing. We know a lot of people use this Forum and were hoping this message would get across.

Whilst we are Cats Protection, we are independent, we raise our own funds to pay our vet bills, etc. This is done by 3 people, so we also are small and cannot afford to lose food like this. We have homed over 100 cats and fed over 130 ferals in 2008, we work hard.

Djellybaby wants to get their facts straight before trying to
cause more trouble. They should not be speaking on behalf of the charity if they have nothing to do with it.

At no time have we stated we thought Cat Abuse had anything to do with this situation. What we said was someone thought it was acceptable to take food after being told 'No' by staff at Morrisons, and this amounts to stealing. We know a lot of people use this Forum and were hoping this message would get across.

Whilst we are Cats Protection, we are independent, we raise our own funds to pay our vet bills, etc. This is done by 3 people, so we also are small and cannot afford to lose food like this. We have homed over 100 cats and fed over 130 ferals in 2008, we work hard.

Djellybaby wants to get their facts straight before trying to
cause more trouble. They should not be speaking on behalf of the charity if they have nothing to do with it.

I couldn't agree more with you, except if you re-read your initial post, it does imply that CPL is accusing CATS of sanctioning the removal of donations from another charity's bin.

This is an open forum permitting anyone to voice their opinion. At no stage have I stated I am speaking on behalf of a registered charity, and at no stage have I stated that I have nothing to do with CATS.

You are the person who made a declaration in red that someone requested to remove donations from a CPL bin for the benefit of CATS. You are the person who insinuated that CATS or their representatives attempted this theft. You are the person who made that accusation on a public forum.

I reiterate my previous point and urge you and CPL to contact CATS Trustees direct.

This is all I have to say on the matter.

On the subject of CAT FOOD.

I recomended COSTCO's own brand of dried food to Jackie (we use it in the cattery). She's tried it and all her cats love it, she's now recomending it to everybody.

It's better quality than JWB and contains 50% chichen (25% chicken meat, 25% ground chicken bone) this is double the meat content of the best.

The cost £15 (inc vat) for 12 KG.

Every cat I've offered it to has wolfed it down.

Anyone who goes to COSTCO and gets a card, if you mention Jackie @ CATS she'll benefit from the recomenddation.

Jackie has also recommended this product to me. It sounds really good!