God's Little People Cat Sanctuary already cares for about 70 cats in Syros Greece. They have just come across a colony on a hillside full of abandoned cats, many of whom are going blind from easily preventable conditions. It is heartbreaking to see all these cats and kittens. Some of the kittens have been found homes, as has a cat they rescued the other day who was unable to eat or groom herself because her teeth were rotten. They have been removed and she is now eating and free from pain.

They are not ferals but sweet friendly cats who appear to have been dumped. God's Little People are trying to get them spay/neutered, save them from going blind and find homes if possible for the kittens. This is the sort of life Filipos could easily be living.
Feel free to share this post I have donated what I can afford but wish I could do so much more.

The vet treatment costs a great deal which is why I'm selling calendars of Filipos to try to raise some much-needed funds for the charity. I will happily send the donation receipt to anyone who buys one.

£5 from any calendars sold will be donated to God's Little People Cat Rescue.
http://www.lulu.com/shop/filipos-apollo-the-cat-from-syros/calendar/product-23871633.html
You can read about the charity here
https://www.facebook.com/godslittlepeople/
and donate directly at
https://1l.ink/W6D3WRR

It is cats like this you are helping

A mother cat rapidly losing her sight now being treated at the vet's




Before and after photos of the cat that couldn't eat, Miss Sunshine
( Photos Copyright God's Little People)

I truly wish I could afford to give you all a calendar.
But if you like my photos and want one, here they are.

The Ginger Boys - A calendar devoted to my cats

http://www.lulu.com/shop/the-ginger-boys/calendar/product-23871603.html

My Calendar - A mixture of my best photos throughout the year.

http://www.lulu.com/shop/my-calendar/calendar/product-23871557.html

A special calendar of Filipos, £5 dearer than the other calendars. £5 from any calendars sold will be donated to God's Little People Cat Rescue.
http://www.lulu.com/shop/filipos-apollo-the-cat-from-syros/calendar/product-23871633.html
You can read about the charity here
https://www.facebook.com/godslittlepeople/

If anyone likes one apart from a certain photo, let me know and I'll alter it.

I was rather amused to learn that Reuben was placed fifth in a class called "Perfect Pups" in Rusty and Friends Online Show! There were 81 entries and he was the only cat to place.

Does anyone want me to put calendars for sale on lulu this year?

I make under £1 per calendar profit and create them primarily to share my photos. I think they cost about £14 including tax and postage and I've been told they are good quality and the photos could be framed as prints.

Please complete the poll to tell me if you are interested or not and if so what sort of photos you'd like.



I could also create custom ones, say of a set of views of the river or all photos of Harry.

I'm dreadfully behind with everything and debated whether to post or not as I'm still behind with comments. I fear it is doubtful I'll get to them this week as life is rather hectic. I do truly appreciate each one. I decided it was best not to get behind with posts as well as comments or I'll never catch up and this my blog to remind myself of what happened when.
The photos are of my boys and the chapel social evening and the journey there. (Photos taken from the car window.) The Baptist chapel is right out in the country and I went there for many years and still go a few times a year.

https://flic.kr/s/aHsmvo22u2
Click to view



The Manchester Ship Canal seen from a car



Opposite my house



Thomas Leo and Filipos


Journey to chapel

We British have fireworks now and at New Year, while I know my friends in other countries have them at other times. I was prompted to make this poll by comments in pet groups on FB and would be grateful if you'd take part if you have pets.

And I just learned Filipos has won an award too! I nearly didn't enter as it was to support Rottweilers which I admit I'm scared of, (I'm sure many are lovely but I'm a cat person) but I entered a few photos and Filipos won a special award in the Halloween themed Cat Class. There were 53 entries.

I'm so proud of Harry he has just won the Best Spellbinding Eyes competition for Halloween! There were 54 entries.

He truly has wonderful eyes.

The main show is still open raising money for needy cats if anyone would like to take part.
https://www.facebook.com/kingsmudgeonlineshow/

There are gorgeous personalised prizes to win and it only costs £1 to enter. All pets are welcome,


I'm very busy at present so it might take me a while to catch up with comments.

Wishing you all a day of spooky fun!

Thomas Leo and another pet were joint winners in a class called "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" in Zoe's Online Pet Show. There were 19 entries.