The Castle Cat

After a long search a new Castle Cat has been appointed and has now been installed in the cattery in the West Wing of Castle Caldwell.

Ringo was appointed after a lengthy search by a competitive process using the latest catometric assessment techniques to fill the vacancy left by the previous distinguished incumbent:

http://daithaic.blogspot.com/2007/10/should-we-mourn-cat.html

Whilst, there are no quotas under the Cats for London appointment procedures it is noted with satisfaction that he is a half long haired Ginger Cat.

Upon taking up the position Ringo said 'meow' and I know he will have your support in his new role.

We picked Ringo up as a rescue cat from the RSPCA centre at Blackberry Farm near Waddesdon which is fantastic. I was so impressed at the quality of the facility and how they dealt with us, the young staff and volunteers run a very professional and slick set up. You have to fill in a questionnaire and have a possible home visit but it all became easier when they realised we were previous cat owners. Ringo (that was his name so we didn't want to confuse him by changing it) was lively and engaging. Absolutely no problem since we got him home. V. athletic compared to Freddy but hasn't made strange in the slightest and sorted himself out and got the run of the house. No danger of him hiding under a bed for three days but I'll be v. nervous when we have to let him out. There were some lovely other cats including 4 beautiful tabby kittens and a brother & sister but we went for Ringo as he was beyond the kitten stage and seemed very healthy and bright. Plus he matches the decor!!



Ringo is just the loveliest, lively, affectionate, very trusting, well mannered and house trained cat. I just can't believe we picked up such a nice cat in a rescue centre. He still scampers a bit and is not comfortable being picked up but he is settling in great and has given himself the run of the house. Because he is so active we have had to clear perches on the kitchen and bedroom windows but even then he is careful - he really has been no trouble, at night he goes into the bed in the front room but when we wake he is at the bottom of our bed but even then he is careful not to disturb you. I just don't understand how people gave him away.

Blackberry Farm charge £50 for a rescue cat and £75 for a dog. In the cats case this includes vaccinations, flea and worm treatment and “chipping” with your details so you can be reunited by Petlog if your pet strays. Also if it hasn’t already been done the pet is neutered. All in all, an impressive facility with very dedicated and motivated staff.



http://www.rspcafriendsofblackberryfarm.co.uk/