Healing Hearts Cat Rescue

This is how it is for us rescuers, and how some members of the public behave.

We all try to do our best, however we have limited resources and literally cannot help them all. The amount of times I see people write in community groups “I contacted all of the rescues and no one wants to help” 🙄 Firstly, it’s not that rescues don’t want to help it’s that they don’t have capacity. And secondly, these people never contact all of the rescues - rescues talk amongst ourselves so we know this for a fact.

“Someone needs to help these kittens”. True story. So step up and be that someone 🤷‍♀️

I’ve finally accepted I’ve been pushing myself too hard. Fun fact: by end of April I worked more hours than the average person will work in a year. And I’m not alone… many rescuers are in the same boat. And it’s never enough for some! Fellow rescuers - stop burning yourself out! As I’ve been saying to other rescues for years… you’re better off helping less, then burning out completely and helping none. And here I am finally taking my own advice 😅

Now that winter is here, I intend to not be working long hours 7 days a week and I won’t be feeling guilty about it. Want to help some kitties? Ask nicely and I may be able to help, or I can guide you to help them yourselves. Be rude, and you’ll not receive a response and will instantly be blocked.

💙TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE CATS IN OUR CARE, THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER (WEATHER PERMITTING) I WILL BE HAVING A STALL EVERY WEEKEND AND BANK HOLIDAYS AT THE END OF WITTENHAM LANE ( OX10 7JW) AND SELLING A VARIETY OF ITEMS LIKE CHILDRENS TOYS, GAMES AND JIGSAWS, AS WELL AS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, BRIC A BRAC AND MUCH MORE.
YOU WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO HAVE TEA/COFFEE, CAKE, ICE CREAM, AND FUDGE, ALL OF WHICH IS HOMEMADE.
WE ALSO HAVE HONEY FRIM IUR IWN BEES.
WE ALSO TAKE CARDS NOW, AND WILL BE THERE BETWEEN 11.00 & 4.00.
I WILL POST SOME PHOTOS ON SATURDAY ONCE EVERYTHING IS SET UP💙

I absolutely agree 💯

💙 Let's get this Mum and kittens found 💙

UPDATE 2 🚨

Today we found out that they were taken into the vets as ‘strays’ by the carer. The vets have refused to disclose any information on the kitties, they failed to ask for proof of ownership after we said we’re the rightful owners and haven’t cooperated at all. The police have given us advice on the next steps and we have done as instructed.
Praying these babies are back with us soon 🙏

UPDATE ⚠️

The ‘vets’ have called us. They have now advised that they are aware of the mum and kittens but are refusing to give us any further information, despite the fact that the animals are legally ours. They have told us ‘to not waste our time calling them’. We have logged this update with the police, we have contacted the VCMS, and will continue to seek legal advice.

🚨 MISSING - MUM & KITTENS 🚨

We are absolutely devastated to be writing this post.

This mum and her kittens were legally signed over into Mini Beasts Rescue care and placed with a foster carer. A few days ago, one of the kittens became unwell and was taken to the vets for treatment and ongoing care.

At 6:30am this morning, we received a message from the foster carer stating the kitten needed a vet. There were no further messages, calls, or attempts to contact either owner of MB after this. As soon as we saw the message, we responded immediately and arranged for the kitten to be seen at our vets at 8:45am.

The foster carer then informed us she had taken the kitten to Hampden Vet Hospital and that he had sadly passed away. She then followed with another message stating she had given mum and the remaining kittens away and is refusing to disclose where they are or who has them.

We have spent the entire day contacting local rescues and vets. At this time, nobody has any record of these animals.

These cats are legally under the ownership and care of Mini Beasts Rescue. The matter has now been reported to the police and is being treated as animal theft under The Pet Abduction Act 2024.

Right now, our priority is the welfare and safety of mum and babies. One kitten was already poorly, which means the remaining kittens and mum may also require urgent vet attention. Time matters. The longer they remain missing, the greater the potential risk to their health and welfare.

Please; if you have been handed these cats, know somebody who has them, or have seen them anywhere, contact us immediately. No judgement. We just need to know they are safe and receiving appropriate care.

Please share. These babies deserve to be found. 🖤

📍 Location: Aylesbury
👮‍♀️ CRN: 43260222366