The Scratching Post is a cat rescue charity based in Waltham Abbey, covering W.Essex, E.Herts & E. and N. London. Helpline 01992 626110 Reg charity no: 1105653
Only a few days to go until our annual Summer Fete fundraiser.
Held in the Gardens of Hanbury in Epping Forest it’s always a fun weekend in lovely surroundings.
Entry is free but a donation of cat food or litter is always appreciated 😸
#summerfete
#fundraiser
Unfortunately Dumplings new home didn’t work out and he finds himself back at the shelter.
He’s really come out of his shell and is turning into a lap cat who just loves a fuss. I had a lovely cuddle with him, he’s a big boy but a big softie 😸
#AdoptDontShop
#rehomearescuecat
This is Mollycoddle who arrived at the shelter yesterday in an awful state.
Matted, underweight, dirty and with injuries - who knows how long she’d been trying to survive on her own.
Please send paw hugs and keep her in your thoughts 🐾
#pawhugsforMollycoddle
It’s
#NationalPetDay
today. We appreciate our pets everyday but at the moment their love and companionship is helping us through these strange times 😻💖 (Salsa, one of the shelters permanent residents)
#caturday
It’s
#BlackCatAppreciationDay
today. Did you know Black Cats stay in shelters 24% longer than other cats? It’s such a shame - who wouldn’t want a mini panther in their life 🖤 We have several black cats and kittens waiting for homes -
#adoptablackcat
today 🖤
Frank has been at the shelter waiting for his new home for months now and he’s starting to wonder why no one will give him a new start.
He’s around two years old, friendly, playful and would prefer to be an only cat.
There must be someone for this handsome tabby boy?
Jack found being at the shelter overwhelming at first, lots of new sounds and smells, he was very wary of us.
But he’s settled in and as you can see has come out of his shell to show us what a lovely boy he is.
Who could resist that face?
#AdoptDontShop
#WhiskersWednesday
This is lovely Tallulah who finds herself at the shelter after her owner sadly passed away.
She’s around 8-10 years old and a very gentle, loving lady.
She’d like to find a retirement home with lots of fuss and beds for cosy snoozes 😸
#friyay
#adoptdontshop
Meet Edward. A long term stray who’s in a bad state. Photo of him before rescue in comments. He’s had to have a lot of matted fur removed by our vet under sedation. Another example of a tom cat left to fend for himself for too long 😿 He’ll get the help he needs now.
Who would like to adopt a cuddly boy? Then meet Usher.
He’s incredibly friendly and loves being around people and having a fuss.
He’ll make a lucky person a lovely companion 😸
The shelter helpline is available for adoption queries 01992 626110.
#AdoptDontShop
Meet Ding Dong
This poor boy was shut outside with the cat flap taped over 😿He has a severe mouth infection and other issues and will require a dental operation.
We have a home for him, but wanted to share with you an example of the cruelty and neglect we have to deal with 😿
This gorgeous pair are Maxi and Ruby.
Surrendered to the shelter they had been living outside for some time so are in need of some tlc.
Such a friendly pair they are very bonded and are looking for a new home together 😸🤍
#charitytuesday
#adoptdontshop
An unusual new arrival to say hello to, Honey is a female ginger 🧡
We don’t see many female gingers.
She’s all ready to find her new home - she’s very friendly and would make a lovely family addition.
The shelter helpline is available for adoption queries, 01992 626110 😸
Two new arrivals to the shelter to say hello to, handsome boys Cookie and Cream 🖤🤍
Surrendered to the shelter they are both one year old, very bonded and as you can see very friendly and loving.
Two adorable tuxies to love🖤🤍
#adoptdontshop
#WhiskersWednesday
Two cuties looking for a new home together, meet Kate and Z Z Top.
They’re both friendly and very bonded - they really love each other 💞
A ready made family ready to find their new home 😸
#caturday
#AdoptDontShop
Who remembers James Bond? He was found locked in a garage, severely dehydrated - the vet didn’t think he’d survive when he was first brought into the shelter. Look at him now - fully recovered 😸
Edward received some presents today from a little girl who saw his story and wanted to send him some treats, so very kind of her 😻 He especially loved the cooked chicken 🍗
#caturday
#helpingstraycats
This lovely boy is Fred 🖤🤍
He finds himself at the shelter after his owner sadly passed away. He was initially very wary of us but he’s now enjoying fuss and some strokes.
We’ve all fallen for him - he’ll make someone a lovely companion 😸
#whiskerswednesday
#AdoptDontShop
The seven cats that were dumped at our gate 😿
All unneutered and no microchips, covered in fleas and with worms.
All very scared but will be cared for now.
#neuteryourcats
#adoptdontshop
Say hello to Breve, recently arrived at the shelter. Found as a stray, this older gentleman is badly matted so will need a clip. He’s a bit shy at the moment but did enjoy some fuss. He’s looking for a warm, safe, quiet home to live out his life 😸
#caturday
#walthamabbey
Llewelyn has been at the shelter a few months. He arrived wary and very unsure of his new surroundings, hated to be touched and hid away for weeks. Look at him now - he’s really come out of his shell and loves to be around the volunteers and to have some fuss 😸
#caturday
Max and Misty 🐈⬛🐈⬛ - two gorgeous mini panthers looking for a new home together.
Unfortunately black cats stay at the shelter longer than other cats - such a shame as they are lovely cats, very bonded to each other would make a great family addition.
#caturday
#AdoptDontShop
Meet new arrival Milly. She was surrendered by her owner after they got a new kitten 😿 She’s 5 years old, very friendly and such a gorgeous girl. We’re sure she won’t be at the shelter for long 😸
#tortietuesday
#charitytuesday
Meet lovely Valerie 🖤🤍
We’re not sure of her age or what her history is, but she’s been on her own for quite a while.
She’s a sweetheart and would love to be part of your family - she’s looking for a warm lap for lots of snoozing 😸
#adoptdontshop
#rehomearescuecat
Genesis has been at the shelter for a while now - he arrived a scared, wary stray but has turned into the most lovely cat.
He’s looking for a home with a comfy chair for snoozing, his straying days are over.
He thought you’d all like to see his tummy 😸
#adoptdontshop
#caturday
This is Margaret, she finds herself at the shelter due to allergies in the family.
She’s just one of the cats at the shelter looking for a new home.
If you are interested in adoption, give the shelter a call for a chat about the adoption process, 01992 626110
#AdoptDontShop
A real cutie to introduce today, this is Angela 🤎🧡🤍
She’s 8 months old and an ex-mum, she’s looked after her kittens and it’s now time for her to find a new home of her own.
She’s such a sweetheart, she’ll make a lovely family addition.
Meet new arrival Brian. Reported as a stray, he’s got quite a dirty and dull coat and is very hungry - but is so handsome and enjoys a fuss.
He’ll get the help and tlc he needs to smarten himself up and find a lovely new home 😸
#whiskerswednesday
#AdoptDontShop
Found outside our gate this morning, seven cats. All different ages. We think dumped by a breeder. They are so frightened and shy. Six tabbies and one black kitten. Maybe people could consider rehoming from rescues instead of funding the cruel breeding industry 😿
#adoptdontshop
Good morning from new arrival Ted.
Sadly left behind when his owners moved, he’s been trying to take care of himself outside.
He’s now safe at the shelter and we’re sure he’ll soon find a loving, warm home 😸
#adoptdontshop
#rehomearescuecat
Some good news to end the week - lovely Valerie has found the warm lap she was looking for and is off to her new home.
Sending lots of best wishes to her and her new family 😸
#hurrayforhomings
#AdoptDontShop
Meet lovely Valerie 🖤🤍
We’re not sure of her age or what her history is, but she’s been on her own for quite a while.
She’s a sweetheart and would love to be part of your family - she’s looking for a warm lap for lots of snoozing 😸
#adoptdontshop
#rehomearescuecat
Meet the caravan cats.
Found abandoned in a mobile home, left with no proper food 😿
We’ve taken them in even though the shelter is full so really need to find them homes.
Our helpline is available for adoption details 01992 626110.
#helpthecaravancats
Another gorgeous pair looking for a home together are Hank and Winnie.
These are the two that were abandoned in the forest a few weeks ago.
They are fabulous cats, so affectionate and love fuss and are bonded so need to stay together.
#adoptdontshop
Beautiful Molly had been at the shelter since last year. She’s an intelligent, loving cat but could be very feisty. Finally she has found her new home, is settling in really well and is adored by her new owners 😸
#MondayMotivaton
#AdoptDontShop
Not a great start to the year - this poor boy was dumped outside our gates last night and not found until this morning.
He’s upset at the moment because he had to have a bath, but is now safe and warm and having some chicken.
He’ll be getting lots of tlc to help him settle in.
A before and after - meet Malbec.
Now neutered, chipped, abscess debrided, small dematt, bath... then Malbec sorted out his fur himself! Isn’t he so handsome, those ear tufts 😻💖
#helpingstraycats
#friyay
During the nights we let selected cats out into the corridors for a run and to socialise with other cats. Last night, our four five month olds (still available for rehoming) decided to move into Billy's (booked) pen! They were all tucked up together this morning 😸
#tuxietuesday
Pretty names for two pretty girls - meet Buttercup and Daisy 😸🖤🤍
Six months old, they are very bonded and looking for a new home together.
So sweet, they’ll make a lovely family addition.
#friyay
#adoptdontshop
Update on Edward - it was thought he was feral, but perhaps not 😸 He’s got an upset tummy so is on plain, cooked chicken at the moment. Thank you for everyone’s kind wishes for him
#Caturday
This is lovely Kitty 🤍
She finds herself at the shelter after her owner became too ill to look after her.
She’s around 4 years old and will make a lovely companion 😸
Call the helpline for more details about the adoption process 01992 626110
#rehomearescuecat
#AdoptDontShop
This lovely boy is a new arrival, meet Hamza.
He’s 11+ plus years old and has lived on the streets for most of his life.
He’s pleased to be safe now, is friendly and is looking a new home with comfy chairs for lots of snoozing.
#adoptdontshop
#charitytuesday
Happy
#Caturday
from new arrival Barry.
He was initially shy but he’s a friendly boy really and was soon purring away and enjoying some fuss.
Having lived on the streets he’s looking for a warm, safe furever home - could that be with you?
#adoptdontshop
#rehomearescuecat
Meet Muffin, such a sweetheart.
She’s 4 years old and is a champion biscuit maker, she’d love a new home to make biscuits in.
She’s so friendly and loving, but would prefer to be an only cat.
#whiskerswednesday
#adoptdontshop
Who remembers Eugene, Tiffany, Lance and Collin?
They found themselves at the shelter after their owner sadly died.
Some great news today - they’ve found a new home where they can all stay together 👏👏
So very pleased for them, best wishes to them and their new family 😸
A very handsome new arrival to say hello to - meet Dave 🤍
He’s five years old, and looking for a new home after his owner became too ill to care for him.
He’s very shy atm so will get lots of attention to help him settle in.
#caturday
#AdoptDontShop
Introducing new arrival Helen. She’s 13 years old and finds herself at the shelter after her owner was no longer able to look after her. She’s very friendly and as you can see loves fuss. Why not pop in and meet her - no appointment is needed 😸
#walthamabbey
#AdoptDontShop
Our lovely Pete is still patiently waiting at the shelter for his new home.
He’s lived quite a life trying to look after himself on the streets, he’s now looking for a safe, warm home with a comfy lap for lots of snuggles.
He’s looking forward to becoming your new bff 😻
Good morning from new arrival Orb.
It can be disorienting for new arrivals at the shelter - new sounds and smells to get used to.
But Orb came out to say hello and was soon enjoying some fuss and showing off his biscuit making skills 🧡😸
#AdoptDontShop
#rehomearescuecat
Rubellite has been at the shelter for a while now and is wondering why no one has offered her a home?
She’s really sweet and loves attention.
She would make a lucky person a lovely companion.
Call the shelter helpline if you think you could offer her a home, 01992 626110 😸
A handsome new arrival to meet this morning - lovely Tiggs.
Being at the shelter can be a little overwhelming at first, but he came out of his bed to say hello and was soon purring away and enjoying some fuss.
He’s all ready to find his new home 😸
#friyay
#AdoptDontShop
Featuring Melanie on
#rehomehour
again this week - why is no one interested in offering a friendly, beautiful, young mini panther a home? She’s been at the shelter months now 😿 We’d really like to find her the loving home she deserves 🖤
#charitytuesday
Masala Chai arrived at the shelter at the weekend. She’s a senior lady who’s been trying to survive on the streets - as you can see she needs lots of tlc, she’s very matted and thin. She’s looking for a retirement home with a warm lap for snuggles 😸
#whiskerswednesday
Who remembers Kermit? Rescued in an awful state, he needed lots of dental treatment and tlc. He’s found his new home and from the photo he’s obviously loving his new life 😸 He must of had such an awful time on the streets, this is wonderful to see
#charitytuesday
#AdoptDontShop
Meet new arrival Pally. He’s 10 years old and finds himself at the shelter after his owner passed away 😿 He’s looking for a quiet, peaceful new home with no children. The shelter is open all weekend if you’d like to meet the cats waiting for new homes
#walthamabbey
Happy
#caturday
from our chatty girl Dion 🤍🖤
Such a pretty girl - she’s young, probably around a year and a half.
She’s an ex-mum, has looked after her kittens and seen them off to their new homes so is now looking for her forever home.
Who could resist her?
#adoptdontshop
Good news for Edward today - the vet has said he’s ready to go off to his new home. We’ll all really miss him, but are so pleased he’s got a lovely new forever home to go to 😻
#CharityTuesday
#hurrayforhomings
Some happy news to share - there was a birth at the shelter on Christmas Day 😸 Two beautiful ginger kittens - Mary and Joseph. Mum and babies all doing well 💝
A sad weekend at the shelter - we said goodbye to one of our permanent residents, yard cat Twirly. He became ill and the vet found he had a cancerous lump in his stomach. He was around 17 years old, a real character and much loved by everyone. Sleep peacefully lovely boy 🌈💕😿
Rehoming has really slowed and the cats and kittens are so desperate they are trying to escape!
Rehoming fee is £80
Kittens rehomed in bonded pairs
Call 01992 626110 to register your interest.
Virtual home check applies.
#MondayMotivaton
#AdoptDontShop
Two gorgeous girls looking for a new home together, meet Sushi and Cheesecake.
Both under a year old, they’re very sweet.
If you are interested in adoption, give the shelter helpline a call and get your home check arranged, 01992 626110.
#adoptdontshop
Meet beautiful new arrival Jingle. Unwanted by her previous owner, she is 18 months old and very friendly and playful. She is hoping for a new home to start the new year. The shelter is open all weekend for visitors 😸
#caturday
#walthamabbey
Happy
#friyay
from lovely Pixie.
Found as a stray trying to care for her kittens in a garden, she’s now looking for a forever home of her own.
Such a friendly, young girl she’s now been neutered so there’ll be no more unwanted litters of kittens for her.
#adoptdontshop
Meet beautiful new arrival Tiny 🖤🤍
Such a floofy, friendly girl.
She’s 10 years old and ready to find her new home.
The shelter helpline is available if you are interested in adopting 01992 626110 😸
#AdoptDontShop
#rehomearescuecat
Some very happy news to start the week - Pete has found his new home.
We’d all fallen for this loveable boy, so are very happy for him.
Sending lots of best wishes to him and his new family.
#hurrayforhomings
#MondayMotivation
Our lovely Pete is still patiently waiting at the shelter for his new home.
He’s lived quite a life trying to look after himself on the streets, he’s now looking for a safe, warm home with a comfy lap for lots of snuggles.
He’s looking forward to becoming your new bff 😻
Meet Marmite and Bagel, two cuties looking for a new home together.
Both boys and under a year old.
As you can see, both so friendly and they love a fuss.
Who could resist them? 😸
#adoptdontshop
#whiskerswednesday
Meet lovely Vincent.
Such a handsome, chatty boy 🧡
A former stray, he’s looking for his new home.
Our helpline is available for any adoption queries 01992 626110.
#charitytuesday
#adoptdontshop
Two lovely tuxies looking for a home together 🖤🤍 - meet mum Debbie and son Gibson, Debbie is on the left and Gibson on the right.
Gibson is under a year old and Debbie is still young herself.
Both very sweet and friendly 😸
#WhiskersWednesday
#adoptdontshop
Featuring our handsome mini panther Lemmie today as it’s
#BlackCatDay
🖤
Black cats sadly often stay at the shelter the longest - let’s show all the black cats out there lots of love and appreciation today and paws crossed for a new home for lovely Lemmie 🐾😸
#AdoptDontShop
Lovely update on Louis who found his new home at the weekend. He’s settling in really well, he spent the first afternoon under a cupboard but is now a lap cat and is sleeping on the big bed 😸
#foreverhome
#tabbythursday
Good morning on
#whiskerswednesday
from new arrival Ivy, isn’t she beautiful ❤️ She’s been a long term stray - a lady was feeding her but was unable to take her in permanently, so she’s now looking for a home of her own. She very friendly and has the loudest purr 🔈😸
Happy news to start the week - Anghus has found his new home 👏👏 So very pleased for him, this former street cat really deserves a safe, loving home. It looks like he’s settling in really well. Best wishes to him and his new family 😻
#MondayMotivaton
Dolly and Timmy are looking for a new home together this
#Caturday
Dolly is Timmys mum and 7 years old, Timmy is 6 years old. They are both friendly and loving. A mother and son perfect pair 😸
#twocatsarebetterthanone
Introducing new arrival Cassie 💖
She’s 12 years old and such a sweetheart.
She’s looking for a retirement home with warm laps for fusses and cuddles.
The shelter helpline is available if you’re interested in giving this lovely girl a home, 01992 626110 😸
#adoptdontshop
Happy
#tuxedothursday
from handsome Fritter, all dressed up in his best tuxedo to say hello.
This friendly young chap is looking for his new home and would prefer to be the only cat 😸
#AdoptDontShop
#rehomearescuecat
Meet new arrival Zenny.
Such a handsome boy, and very friendly, he didn’t mind me interrupting his lunch to say hello 😸
He’s all ready to find his new home - the shelter helpline is available for any adoption queries 01992 626110 😸
#AdoptDontShop
A very happy update on senior lady Breve - she has been reunited with her family. She was brought in as a stray but hadn’t actually wandered too far, she’s now safely back at home 😸
#charitytuesday
#seniorcats
Happy
#friyay
from lovely Jones 🧡
Such a gorgeous boy, he’s 9 years old and very friendly.
Surrendered to the shelter he’s now ready to find his new home.
Who has room for Jones in their life?
#adoptdontshop
#rehomearescuecat
This is lovely Akimbo 🖤🤍
She’s a young mum, around a year old, she’s looked after her kittens and is now ready to find a home of her own.
If you are interested in adopting any of our cats, give the helpline a call 01992 626110 😸
#adoptdontshop
#whiskerswednesday
Hello on
#WhiskersWednesday
from new arrival Maisie. She finds herself at the shelter after her owner passed away. She’s 9 years old and very friendly and loving, she started making biscuits for us as soon as she arrived 😸
#adoptanoldercat
Debbie arrived at the shelter with her babies that have all found homes so it’s her turn now.
She’s a sweet, quiet girl so would prefer to be an only cat in a home with no children.
#adoptdontshop
#rehomearescuecat
Say hello to new arrival Fred 🖤🤍
He’s very interested in what’s going on around the shelter.
A former stray who’s had to look after himself, he’s looking for his new home where he’ll be safe and warm and not have to worry about living on the streets.
#adoptdontshop
Handsome Edward wants to say hello to everyone.
He finds himself at the shelter after his owner sadly passed away and he found himself homeless.
Such a friendly boy, he’ll make a lovely companion 😸
#tabbythursday
#adoptdontshop
Some very happy news today - Molly has found her new home.
She is settling in really well, has had a sit on a lap already and is being spoilt with chicken.
Sending best wishes to her and her new family 😸🖤
Meet our lovely Molly 🖤🐈⬛
She’s very shy so will need time and patience to help her settle into a new home, but you can see that she will come round once she knows you.
#adoptdontshop
#Rehomearescuecat
Meet new arrival Pally. He’s 10 years old and finds himself at the shelter after his owner passed away 😿 He’s looking for a quiet, peaceful new home with no children. The shelter is open all weekend if you’d like to meet the cats waiting for new homes
#walthamabbey
Rosie and Lucy are still at the shelter waiting for their new home.
Who has room in their hearts for two gorgeous girls.
Both 4 1/2 years old, they can seem a little shy but are both very sweet.
They’re all ready to meet their new family - who will the lucky people be??
#friyay
Meet Storm. Brought in as an emergency yesterday, he’s covered in fleas, knots and some sort of substance. He’s safe now and will get all the help and tlc he needs - he’s had a bath and a shave already
Meet new arrival Orla 🤍
Sadly left behind when her owner moved house, she’s now safe at the shelter and ready to find her new home.
Such a beautiful girl, she’s very sweet and will make a lovely family addition.
#adoptdontshop
#CharityTuesday
Meet lovely Korma 🖤
Brought in as a stray, she was reported as being left behind when someone moved.
She’s sweet natured and friendly, who could resist her? 😸
The shelter helpline is available if you’d like to find out more about adoption 01992 626110
#caturday
#AdoptDontShop
Say hello to our Sadie on
#nationaltabbyday
She’s one of the 7 dumped outside our gates - we think she’s possibly the mum/grandma of all the others.
She’s been neutered and is now ready to find her forever home.
#adoptdontshop
#rehomearescuecat
Rudolph arrived at the shelter as a stray - after checking for a microchip it was discovered he’d been missing from home for 4 years, and today was reunited with his family 😸 What a lovely Christmas present
#alwaysmicrochipyourpets
Although the shelter is closed to visitors life still goes on for the cats. There’s feeding and cleaning to be done, and looking after the cats welfare. Kermit had his daily walk around the unit, he’s such a chatty boy - he’s done so well 😸
#whiskerswednesday
This morning these three very poorly kittens were dumped at the end of our drive in a cardboard box! They clearly have flu and bad eye infections and are starving. When will people realise that neutering is so important... 😿
#neuteryourcat
#howoftendowehavetosayit
Masala Chai arrived at the shelter in January, a senior lady who’d been trying to survive on the streets. She found a lovely home to retire to - and it turned out she was a he! The update picture shows how well he’s getting on in his new home and receiving lots of loving care 😸
Another mini panfur to introduce this morning - meet T’Challa 🖤
Such a floofy, handsome boy.
He’s all ready to find his new home - do you have room for a friendly panther?
The shelter helpline is available for adoption queries on 01992 626110.
#adoptdontshop
#Caturday
There’s something about a sleeping cat that makes you want to stroke them.
Rockstar is looking for a new home. Newly arrived, he’s 10 years old and very friendly - he didn’t mind me interrupting his post lunch nap 😻🧡
#caturday
#adoptdontshop
Such a lovely update on Nigel - he’d had a sad start in life, he had been kept in a cage before coming to the shelter and found it very difficult to trust anyone 😿
But look at him now, so relaxed and settled in his new home - fantastic to see 😸
#Caturday
#foreverhome
Penelope and Honeydew have been at the shelter for a long time, we’d love to get them a new home together for the New Year.
They are shy so need experienced owners that will give them the time and space they need to settle in.
Around two years old, they are very sweet 1/2
Two gorgeous boys looking for a new home together.
Heliodor is 1 years old and Hematite (ginger) is 2 years old.
They are bonded so need to stay together.
The shelter helpline is available for adoption enquiries 01992 626110.
#adoptdontshop
#charitytuesday
Meet a very sweet pair looking for a new home together.
Luna and Molka were surrendered to the shelter, are under a year old and are very bonded.
Two gorgeous torties, what could be better 🖤🤎🧡
#adoptdontshop