DeptfordDiva

Nick, i think so - the road where the Tesco is - I was heading towards Nunhead.

Thanks everyone, yes i'm fine but was very upset at the time - i think i felt quite stupid! I did call the police and they were very good and drove me round to see if we could spot him, but no luck. He was white, probably 30 - 40 wearing dark clothes and it was a dark bike. He had short balding hair and he looked rough - probably a skag head lol. I'll know him if i see him again - so he better watch out.

Last night, Monday 9th, at around 8.30 I was stationary at the traffic lights on East Dulwich Grove/Peckham Rye when a scumbag on a cycle came alongside my passenger door. He said you just hit me, i knew i hadnt but before i could lock my door, he opened it and grabbed my coat from the front seat. We both spotted my bag (which was under the coat) at the same time, and both grabbed for it - he won ! He cycled off through the alley between the flats. Luckily there was nothing of value in the bag - apart from my reading glasses - i'm blind without them. I just wanted to warn everyone to be careful at traffic lights and to make sure you lock your doors.

I had a look round Northcross Rd today, didnt see any kittens but i did see a smallish young adult black cat - very friendly. I spoke to a lady who lives on the road - Nutbrook?? - and she says there are 2 that have been there for a while and she occasionally feeds. I'll put some notices up about those 2, but i dont think they could be confused with 8-10 week kittens so i will keep looking. Hopefully i will be able to go in the evening and they may be around then as it was very busy today.

People seem to be dumping them everywhere, a couple have been dumped in a park in Lewisham in the last week. Even though we're full to bursting i wish they dumped them on us instead. Its hard to imagine how they must feel being taken away from their home and their mum and just abandoned in strange, cold and dangerous places - they are still babies after all. Theres some cold, heartless people out there !!!

They're probably still in the area tho Sue, the other 2 kittens had both been around for several days. I will definately check it out.

In the last week Celia Hammond has been called out on 2 seperate occasions to small kittens wandering the streets. The first was on Darrel Road and the second on Glengarry Road. Both kittens are around 8-10 weeks and have been hiding up in cars so were filthy dirty. They are both friendly so unlikely to have been born outside. My own personal opinion is that maybe someone has dumped these kittens in different locations. Can i ask ED residents to keep an eye out for straying kittens, and if anyone spots any to call us so that we can come and get them. The rescue number is 020 8694 6545 and there is an emergency mobile number on that answerphone. Thank you

The dead cat was picked up by a local vet and removed. Unfortunately its the 2nd incident in the last 2 weeks. The first cat was ginger and was found in pretty much the same place. Obviously a black spot for cats:'(

Such a shame. Binary-star is right tho, they quite often get an adrenilin rush and run back to familiar territory before collapsing. It's happened to me a couple of times. I think you're better off believing thats what happened rather than the awful alternative, it will be more of a comfort to you.x

Poor little thing - it really didnt stand a chance !!

Initial vaccination courses are vital in both cats and dogs. Enteritis in cats and Parvo in dogs is usually fatal and an awful and preventable way for them to die. You can usually go 4 weeks between the first course with cats, but any later and you do need to restart. The isn't a vaccine against FIV in this country.

Sue, that was the one you brought to Celia Hammonds

How shameful that there has been no press coverage.

What causes it? I've known a few people who've had it, the only thing in common is that they were very slim and quite tall. Glad you're ok.