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At Little Souls Rescue and Sanctuary, some of our rescued cats and kittens have food intolerances — most commonly to chicken and fish (such as herring). These intolerances require a strict and specialist diet to keep them healthy and pain-free.

We provide a starter bag of their specific food on the day of adoption, and we strongly recommend continuing with this food unless advised otherwise by your vet.

Always let your  vet know  that you cat as a food intolerance and what too ,or  they may  not be able  to  help and support  you and your  cat with the right  diet  or treatment if you cats as a flare-up  

What The Min  Adoption Donation Help Cover:

Item Cost

Spay / Neuter £90+
Full Vaccinations (x2) £55.00 each injection
Microchip £17.00
Flea & Worming Treatment £20.00
Vet Health Checks £40.00–£60.00
Toys, Scratchers, Enrichment £10.00–£45.00

📆  Monthly Ongoing Costs Per Cat
Item Monthly Cost

Wet & Dry Food £130.00
Cat Litter £35.00–£45.00
Flea & Worming Treatments £20.00
Ongoing Vet Care or Medication £40.00+

A cat staying in rescue for one month can cost £225–£250+ and much more if they have additional needs.

🍽️ 🍽️ Special dietary food for cats and kittens with intolerances (e.g. no chicken or fish)

🛍️ Extra bags of food where needed to help new adopters get started for  Adoptions  who Adoption a Cat with food intolerances only 

( This is a starter bag only,  This is given a time of  adoption )

Special Dietary Cost for one month £130 - £200

****⚠️ Important Note for Adopters of Cats with Special Dietary Needs
Adopting a cat with food intolerances is a loving commitment — and one that comes with extra responsibility.
Please only apply to adopt if you:
✅ Can financially afford the special diet (monthly cost )
✅ Fully understand what a special dietary need means
✅ Know the serious impact feeding the wrong food can have on your cat’s health
✅ Are willing to contact your vet immediately if a flare-up occurs, and to treat it quickly and correctly

Cats with intolerances rely on you to protect their health. Even small changes in food can lead to painful flare-ups, skin issues, or digestive problems.

Your understanding, care, and quick action make all the difference 🐈‍⬛🍽️💕 ****

🚨 Emergency Vet Bills

Cats sometimes arrive in crisis. Emergency care can include:

Treatment Estimated Cost

Out-of-hours Vet Consultations £200–£300
X-rays / Scans £180–£400 +
Hospitalisation (per day) £250–£450+
Surgery £600–£1,200+
Blood Tests / Lab Work £150–£300 +

Emergency treatment often costs £800–£1,500+ per cat

Your adoption donation doesn’t just help cover vet care and food  and everything  above — it also helps with the fuel costs too for:

🐾 Trips to and from the vets
🐾 Rescue missions to bring animals to safety
🐾 Transporting cats to their new forever homes when needed

Every mile we travel is a step closer to giving them the life they deserve 💚🐾

🐾 So Why Stray & Free Roamer Cats Cost More

Many cats we rescue are strays or Free Roamers who’ve never had vet care and often arrive in poor condition.

Common Issues:

Untreated wounds or abscesses

Eye infections or ulcers

Dental disease

Malnutrition

FIV or FeLV

Worms, fleas, and mites

Fear or trauma needing time to heal

They may also need:

Disease testing (FIV/FeLV)

Longer isolation periods

Specialist diets or long-term medication

Free Roamers often cost double or triple due to their treatment, time, and care needs.

Heavily pregnant or nursing cats may  appear “fine” on arrival but often develop health issues after birth or weaning, especially eye infections.

Why?

Immune system weakened by pregnancy/birth

Stress triggers dormant viruses

Symptoms hidden to focus on kittens

Infections can pass between mum and kittens

These mums need rest and gentle veterinary care , love and time  to recover fully.

We are speaking up for cats with simple food intolerances — cats who are being misunderstood, mislabeled as incontinent, and wrongly put into nappies.

**Putting nappies on cats with food intolerances is causing them to suffer — physically, emotionally, and mentally. It has to stop.**
 
❓ What’s the Problem with Nappies?

Nappies may seem like a quick fix, but they cause more harm than good, especially when the underlying issue is a dietary intolerance — not a toileting problem.

Here’s what nappies can do:


-🔴 **Skin damage, rashes & infections** – Moisture and bacteria trapped inside cause painful sores.

🔴 **Matting of fur** – Nappies cause severe knots and mats, hiding wounds underneath.

🔴 **Stress & discomfort** – Cats are naturally clean. Being forced to wear nappies causes distress and emotional harm.

🔴 **Delayed or missed medical care** – Nappies mask symptoms instead of treating the root cause.

🔴 **Prolonged suffering** – Many of these cats can live normal, healthy lives with the right food and fast treatment. A nappy is not a solution — it’s a sign of misunderstanding.


## ⚠️ The Risk of Feeding the Wrong Food

Feeding a cat with food intolerances the wrong food — even once — can cause a serious flare-up.

If not treated quickly, flare-ups can lead to:


❌ Rapid weight loss

❌ Dehydration

❌ Lethargy and distress

❌ Long-term digestive damage

This is why we stress how important it is to stick to the right, vet-approved food and act fast if a reaction begins.
 
🧠 Think About It This Way…

Would you put a nappy on a human who had a food intolerance?

No — you’d keep to their special dietary requirements, see a doctor, and provide proper care.

Cats deserve the same compassion and respect.
 
✅ What These Cats Actually Need:

✔️ A strict, vet-approved diet

✔️ Prompt treatment give during flare-ups from a vet that understands food intolerances  in cats

Putting nappies on cats with treatable dietary needs causes needless suffering — physically, emotionally, and mentally.
 

🛑 This Is Not Right and Must End

It’s time to speak up, spread awareness, and do better. Because care should never cause pain.
 

🐾 We Are the Voice for the Voiceless — So Let’s Be Heard

These cats can’t speak for themselves, but **we can**. Let’s raise our voices. Let’s educate. Let’s put an end to nappies being used on cats who simply need proper food and loving care.

📣 **Be their voice too. Stand with us today.**

🐾 Because they deserve better. Always