Cats in crisis
In these challenging times, the support of animal lovers like you has never been more crucial. All our member charities continue to face a rise in the demand across their services. With many people finding it difficult to meet the increasing costs of caring for their pets, the teams never know what each new day will bring — or more accurately, who it will bring.
She-Ra is just one of over 100 cats in our member charity Mayhew’s care. In April, she was abandoned outside by the bins near their reception. Her cat carrier had been left open, but fortunately, She-Ra stayed inside, potentially saving her life.
At 12-years-old, She-Ra was extremely vulnerable and had nowhere else to go. Mayhew took her in, and after an assessment in their clinic, they were relieved to find that She-Ra was in good health.
Although she had no physical wounds, She-Ra did have emotional scars. She didn’t understand why she had been abandoned and was initially shut down. She was often found hiding under a blanket, seeking the security she lost the day she was abandoned.
Since her abandonment, She-Ra has begun to heal and is making positive progress. The team have been able to give her a second chance and continue to search for the loving home she deserves.
Sadly She-Ra is just one of many cats abandoned on or near Mayhew’s doorstep this year.
At the end of May, Stitch was abandoned outside Mayhew’s clinic with a heart-breaking note. This was not only devastating for Stitch, but her owner too, who clearly felt they had no other choice but to give the beloved pet up.
Although already at full capacity, the team brought Stitch to safety and started providing her with the immediate care she required, including medical support from the veterinary team.
Despite the note left with her saying she had been vomiting she experienced nothing further, and after being assessed by the veterinary team seemed bright and healthy in herself.
Stitch was understandably very shy at first and didn’t want to eat. With time and patience, Stitch soon came out of her shell and started to feel more comfortable.
We are pleased to share that Stitch was rehomed in June to a loving family. This wouldn’t have been possible without the support of pet lovers like you who help ensure that our members can continue to care for animals like Stitch when they need them most.