I THANK Mrs Bassindale and her daughter Helen of Hoxne Farm Cattery, Strensall, for the superior home-from-home service which they always give to my three cats.

I mention this particularly because during the last visit one of my cats was on a course of antibiotics, so there were additional pill-popping duties to perform. Not to mention keeping an extra close eye on the recuperating moggie. Such tender loving care as theirs is something all cat owners like to feel is being administered in their absence.

Sue Coyle,

Brandon Grove, York

Updated: 10:44 Tuesday, May 29, 2001