This cat was on the road to recovery and melting hearts after suffering at the hands of heartless yobs who kicked him like a football. This was Leeds in June 2004, a month which also featured dancing dogs. Elsewhere a group of residents at a retirement housing complex in the city were proving that age is only a number with plans for a charity sponsored walk and pupils from Leeds schools were raising cash for one of the city's hospitals. READ MORE: 26 Leeds nightspots you probably visited during the noughties LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Leeds in June 2004
Head teacher Jeff Mills is pictured as pupils enjoy hand massages as part of a health week at St Patrick's Catholic Primary. Photo: Tony Johnson
14. Leeds in June 2004
This is Emma Logan-Merridith, a personal shopper at Debenhams in the city centre. Photo: Peter Langford
15. Leeds in June 2004
Regulars from The Dalesman pub in West Park take part in a charity bed push to raise money for Candlelighters and ward 58 at Leeds General Infirmary. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
16. Leeds in June 2004
Actor Jack P Shepherd from Pudsey, who played David Platt in Coronation Street, officially opened Adel Primary School's summer fayre. He is picured with, left to right, Jessica Quinn, Charlotte Ford, Abi Wilkinson and Eleanor Cawthra. Photo: Graham Lindley
17. Leeds in June 2004
Pupils at Gateways School who helped to raise more than £5,500 for a blood pressure machine for the children's ward at St James's Hospital. Photo: James Hardisty
18. Leeds in June 2004
A small white loaf with parmesan butter, spanish ham, butter and seasoned butter at Anthony's restaurant in the city centre. Photo: Emma Nichols