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In Guernsey the GSPCA estimate that there are approximately 8,000 to 10,000 pet dogs and also the same number in cats owned.
This estimation has recently been reinforced with the Petlog statistical data which shows in their figures that Guernsey is an island of cat owners.
The Mirror recently looked at cat microchipping data from Petlog to determine where most cats live, and the most popular cats in each area.
Kenya arrived at the GSPCA on the 10th July 2013 and up until yesterday was our longest stay cat in need of a home.
Mitzi a black female cat was our last ever longest stay cat in recent years and had been at the GSPCA for nearly 2 years. She was rehomed this month and we have had some wonderful updates that she is doing very well.
Kenya originally was a very nervous cat when he first arrived at the GSPCA and did not always show himself well to people he didn't know.
At the GSPCA we see animals of all shapes, ages and sizes in need of good homes coming through our doors.
Last October a female tabby cat called Amber arrived at 12 years of age.
She couldn't go straight up for adoption as she needed her bloods taken and ensure she was healthy.
After the results came back thankfully she was fine although her kidney levels would need monitoring as she gets older.
We have a waiting list for new owners looking for kittens, but often struggle finding the older cats a new home.
Kenya has been with us since the 10th July 2013 and is now our longest stay cat in need of a home as we recently rehomed Mitzi.
Kenya originally was a very nervous cat when he first arrived at the GSPCA and did not always show himself well to people he didn't know.
Kenya now has got to know quite a few different people, which has made his confidence blossom and helped him realise that there are lots of nice people in the world.
Kenya needs a quiet home only as an only pet and is also not good with children (he still finds them very scary).
Nala is a 7 year old cat in need of a home and has been at the GSPCA for nearly a year.
She is a friendly girl who is in need of a quiet home as an only pet.
Nala has Arthritis, so she is currently on EaseFlex and Metacam for this. Due to her condition Nala needs a home with no young children as it can cause her pain to be be handled, especially if she is picked up. However Nala loves to play with her knitted mice, they are her favourite toys.
She loves being made a fuss of and is a very affectionate cat.
Mitzi the cat arrived at the GSPCA on the 10th April 2013.
Sadly due to her getting a bit grumpy every so often finding her a home proved very difficult.
Over the New Year a potential new owner came forward showing an interest and on Saturday Mitzi left for her forever home.
Anna Paint Senior Animal Care assistant said "It is always mixed emotions when one of our cats go to their new homes as we do get attached to them, although it is a great feeling when they do leave for their new home."
Once again the GSPCA have a Halloween full of black cats.
As seems the trend across animal welfare organisations the black cat certainly isn't the lucky colour of the feline world.
Currently nearly half the stray and unwanted adult cats at the GSPCA are either black or black and white and some have been looking for a new home for over a year.
Today is Feral Cat Day and we are appealing for special homes for some of our special cats.
We have 5 cats that the team at the GSPCA would love to find a forever home but need that special owner.
Yesterday the GSPCA rescued a very poorly ginger cat.
The stray ginger very thin entire male was found with no microchip or collar in St Peter Port.
We have now named the young adult male cat Elmo but due to his ill health he has been rushed to the vets where they are keeping in their care on a drip.
Elmo has been in the La Petite Fontaine area since Sunday the 17th August.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "I have just spoken to our vets and Elmo is not very well at all and will need to be kept in at the vets over the weekend on a drip."