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BBC News
22-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Seven ragdolls found in Workington within a mile of each other
The owner of seven ragdoll cats found within a mile (1.6km) of each other has been urged to come Cumbria Cats Rehab said since the end of June, seven cats believed to be from the same household had been discovered around Hensingham, in Workington, Cumbria, with another two having been Courty, from the charity, said ragdolls were "in real danger in the outside world" as they do not have the same "survival instincts" as other cat to the owner, Ms Courty said there was "no judgement" and that she wanted to know how many more there were so they could all be rescued. The first cat, now named Gary, was found outside on 26 June and had been shaved "quite severely", she a period of rehabilitation, Gary was successfully rehomed on 15 July after no owner came the same day he left the rehab, a second ragdoll was found. "Even just finding one stray outside and with such a bad hairstyle is quite unusual really," Ms Courty said."So to get two in the same area, warning bells were starting to go off."The following day, two more showed up and are now in the care of Ms a local family found another three cats but decided to keep Courty said she believed the cats all came from the same place because they were found in a "similar state" and all appeared to be aged between eight and 18 months old. The cats were in a bad way when they were first found, but are all now on the mend and Ms Courty said there was a list "a mile long" of people wanting to adopt them."Don't leave these cats outside because they're a breed that aren't really good at being cats, they don't have the same survival instincts," Ms Courty said."They're in real danger in the outside world, really."On the origin of the cats, Ms Courty said she has heard rumours but nothing concrete."We could speculate all day, but there's no point," she said."There's no judgement, it's done, it's fine. I'd just like to know how many cats there are so we know how many we're looking for to try and help."Lord knows how many are out there." Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Yahoo
Cumbrian commissioner visits Whitehaven community centre
Cumbria's Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner visited Red Lonning Community Centre to hear from Hensingham Residents. David Allen spent time at the Whitehaven centre on Wednesday, July 2, where he met residents, discussed community safety, and joined in conversation over lunch. The visit provided an informal setting for discussion and gave Mr Allen the chance to hear about the centre's impact. The centre's monthly lunch club, which falls on the first Wednesday of each month, serves a home-cooked meal and conversation for £5 (Image: Supplied) Allan Forster, chairman of the Red Lonning Community Centre group, said: "It was fantastic to welcome David Allen to our community centre and it was great to hear more about the work he is doing to improve our county as our Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner." The centre's monthly lunch club, which falls on the first Wednesday of each month, serves a home-cooked meal and conversation for £5. On the day of Mr Allen's visit, diners enjoyed lasagne and cheesecake. Mr Allen said: "It was a fantastic day. "I loved chatting with the Hensingham locals whilst enjoying an amazing lunch that was only £5. "This centre is a lifeline for the community and it is great to see so many people enjoying using it. "It is important for me to find out what matters to the residents of Cumbria, and attending community events like this is the perfect way to have those conversations." The visit provided an informal setting for discussion and gave Mr Allen the chance to hear about the centre's impact (Image: Supplied) He also encouraged further invitations from across the county. Mr Allen said: "I encourage community groups to get in touch. "I'd be delighted to come and visit, and I'll pay for my lunch." Community groups wishing to invite Mr Allen are invited to email him at commissioner@ or call 01768 217734.
