Sussex cats star in national cat charity’s 2020 calendar

Three photogenic pussies from Sussex have all taken starring roles in Cats Protection’s ‘Cats Calendar 2020’.

Jazzie from Hailsham, Garibaldi from Newhaven and Cocoa from Tangmere, each won a place in the UK’s largest feline welfare charity’s 2020 calendar, which showcases cats adopted through their countrywide network of adoption centres and volunteer-run branches.

Tortoiseshell and white Jazzie features as Ms February, black and white Garibaldi stars as Mr May while brown and white Cocoa takes the role of Mr December.

Jazzie’s owner Julia Egerton says: “As Cats Protection’s centre in Hailsham is very close to our home it was the first and last place we visited because it’s where we found Jazzie. We chose her because she is an absolutely gorgeous cat and good with children – our son adores her.

“When we took Jazzie home, she walked in, had a quick run around the house and settled at the top of the stairs and went to sleep. This is still her favourite place, she’s a social cat and likes to be close to us. She likes to jump on our beds and dribbles endlessly when stroked. She has turned into such a beautiful and loving cat, we feel very lucky to have found her”

Holly Mundell, Garibaldi’s owner, adds: “We first saw Garibaldi and his brother Bourbon on Cats Protection’s website and they really tugged at our heartstrings. Although we originally decided on one cat we couldn’t say no to the pair.

“They fit in with us so well at home, Garibaldi is so chilled out and always wants cuddles. There hasn’t been a day that goes by without the two of them making us laugh and spreading so much joy to us and our family.”

Cocoa and his sister Truffle were adopted from Ferndown Adoption Centre by Christina Hughes-Short after the duo were relinquished by a breeder. They were the only moggies in a litter of purebreds. Christina says: “The breeder said they could not be sold because they weren’t perfect.  They were the last gift from my long-term partner, before he died a month later, and their imperfections are what makes them perfect for me.

“I adore their markings. They are home-loving, quietly vocal, use their paws to communicate and are never very far away from wherever I am. As I’m a chocoholic the cats and I have a lot in common and their beautiful brown coloured coats are regularly complimented.”

The calendar, which costs £5, is available to buy from Eastbourne Adoption Centre on Marshfoot Lane in Hailsham, the National Cat Adoption Centre in Chelwood Gate, the charity’s nationwide chain of retail shops, as well as online here

The calendar helps raise much-needed funds for all the cats and kittens in the charity’s care who are looking for new homes.

 

For further information about Cats Protection please visit www.cats.org.uk