Dear All,

I am asking for your help-a donation. Not to a charity, but to me!

Some of you know that I’ve had a rough year- collapsing at work, having to quit my job and then the ending of a long relationship.

I’ve had an amazing therapist, wonderful friends and family and for the last few months, my lodger’s cat-Hemingway.

He sits with me -sometimes for hours, listens to my ramblings and doesn’t run away when I hug him tight! Not many types of cat are this good therapists!!

I would love a cat of my own and though I would normally stand up for using an animal shelter, Maine Coon’s are particularly good companion cats and company is what’s important for me- when I’m stuck at home, or can’t sleep.

I haven’t managed full time work yet, so affording a £500 cat isn’t really an option- hence asking for donations! All extra donations will go towards his early medical needs (chip, neutering etc)

the kittens will be ready to leave their parents on the 13th July and I am very torn between this little ginger boy and the tabby girl (there are 5 others too). Perhaps you could help me choose...

Thank you in advance.

Love Clara