Whinnybank News
Steven and Aaron were very lucky to see the recent Aurora right over the Sanctuary – it was stunning! Sue was so worn out that she slept right through it – maybe she… Continue reading
Steven and Aaron were very lucky to see the recent Aurora right over the Sanctuary – it was stunning! Sue was so worn out that she slept right through it – maybe she… Continue reading
Sue has really appreciated the calls from people offering help and apologises if she has not yet returned your call. Kitten Linda has worked very hard with the last lot of 8 kittens… Continue reading
Tonto and Waffles are brothers and are 14 months old and because of the bond they have developed they must be homed together. Tonto is very out going but Waffles is a bit… Continue reading
Please do not phone Sue for kittens. Sue is cats only. Please Note Linda is the only contact for kittens on 01382 330457. Thank you. At the moment we do not have any… Continue reading
Sue met a nice gentleman in January whilst fundraising in Dundee. He said “I’ve not heard of you guys before” so he went away and must have researched us. He came across Sue… Continue reading
After our appeal last week for help with the cats at Whinnybank, quite a few people have come forward to offer their time – thank you! It is not just the work with… Continue reading
Sue’s recent comment about it being quiet in the new year proved to be too optimistic as the cat work has now gone mad! Sue will be 80 this year – she always… Continue reading
This week it’s rabbits instead of cats! When Sue was a teenager she bred and showed rabbits. She also had a wild rabbit called Elvis for 14 years – he had his freedom,… Continue reading
We had an elderly cat come in from Glasgow on Sunday – none of the other rescues would take her as she is in her teens. She is called Jeanie and is lined… Continue reading
Last year was a nightmare, trying to re-home people’s pets that they could no longer afford – food yes but vet bills no. This year so far things are looking good with less… Continue reading
Sue received a call from a lady in Glasgow called Jill as they had 7 semi-feral cats in need of a home after a livery stables closed down so the cats had no… Continue reading
Unsurprisingly, the wind and rain of recent Storm ‘Henk’ stressed the cats at Whinnybank with the noise on the barn roof and we had difficulty keeping the barn dry. Sue had an emergency… Continue reading
At last we have caught the Tortie Mum in St Andrews! Thanks go to Phil, who works at the Student Union. The Tortie had made a nest of dried leaves behind a bin,… Continue reading
A man from Pittenweem recycling centre called Sue to report a mum and kittens living there. The centre is only open 3 days a week so Sue was unable to leave a trap… Continue reading
!!! SIMBA STILL MISSING !!! Simba missing since Sunday 12/11/2023 from Golf course road Glenrothes , he hasn’t been in the area long but managed to escape , any sightings please Reward if… Continue reading
Sue would like to apologise for the lack of news recently – she has been so busy that she hasn’t even had time to think what to say. Needless to say, the cats… Continue reading
“As you probably know, Whinnybank is pretty much full up all the time with cats queuing to come in – so every time a cat is homed the space is filled straight away.… Continue reading
We’d like to tell the story of George who came in from Bo’ness a week ago. He was about 6 months old when his owner (“Lady 1”) moved house and he managed to… Continue reading
The past week has been great for homing – Leo, Rosco, Josie, Smokey, and Simba & Lumen have now all got new homes!! Also, Sally & Gracie and 3 ferals are now booked… Continue reading
It has come to light that people are concerned that Whinnybank, like other rescues, will be unable to survive the current financial hard times. Sue would like to reassure everyone that Whinnybank will… Continue reading