David Ruffley MP today visited Bury's Stray Cat Fund in Little Whelnetham, near Bury St Edmunds.

Bury's Stray Cat Fund have been looking after cats for 30 years and have had tremendous success in caring for and re-homing cats in the Bury St Edmunds area.

David Ruffley is a member of Bury's Stray Cat Fund and sponsor of 'Nelson' who turns 9 years old this year. Nelson came to the fund as a stray, he has only one eye, suffers from arthritis in his hind legs and requires injections every six weeks. Nelson is one of a number of cats in foster homes with their upkeep funded by the Stray Cat Fund.

David said:

"I was delighted to visit Bury's Stray Cat Fund today. They do invaluable work in our community re-homing and caring for stray cats.

"At this time of year, when many families are considering giving pets as Christmas presents, it is important to remember the commitment involved in owning a pet.

"I was, therefore, delighted, as a cat lover, to be able to sponsor Nelson - one of a number of cats in foster homes with their upkeep funded by the Stray Cat Fund."