But it is probably not what you think.

About 18 months ago the mother-and-daughter team took in an orphaned litter of kittens, nursed them back to health and found them homes. 

Mrs Ferguson said it was “absolutely amazing” that their organisation, Blossoms Rescue, had managed to save 150 cats from being killed, but, more importantly, prevented them from breeding by paying for desexing. 

“We saw on Facebook somebody needed help with a litter of kittens, it was a litter of four,” she said.

Currently there are a record 43 cats and kittens at their March Street home looking for a family to adopt them. 

The pair rescue the kittens, arrange to have them desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, wormed and health-checked before they are rehomed for between $160 and $190, but the price barely covers the vet bills. 

Mrs Ferguson said she spent at least $100 per week on food alone but would not consider giving up Blossoms Rescue.

“We had one cat called Hannah who had been attacked by a dog. The vet called us and asked if we wanted to take her on and pay for her vet bills,” she said. 

“She had a shattered jaw, it was the original owner's dog who attacked her but they didn’t want to pay the bill.”

After much love and care, Hannah was as good as new and that was a feeling Mrs Ferguson would never trade. 

But like most philanthropic ventures, Blossoms Rescue costs money and the women are calling on the community to support them with “Claus for Paws” days on November 29 and 30. 

From 10am to 4pm, bring your pet to 192 March Street and pay $10 for a photo with Santa Claus. 

Blossoms Rescue is registered with the Office of Liquor Gaming and Racing to accept donations but it is not yet a registered charity. 

nicole.kuter@fairfaxmedia.com.au