Chester: Your rescue update

Your support meant we could rescue Chester when he was an injured kitten in desperate need of help. Because of you, he’s now safe, happy and loved – and we can keep being there for animals like him.

Chester, a black-and-white cat, sleeping beside a ginger cat on a sofa.

Watch Elvis head back to the wild

Together, we gave Chester a second chance

Close-up of Chester’s injured and swollen eye being examined.

Chester’s injured, swollen eye

Tiny Chester arrived at the vets, hurt and in pain, and needed help straight away.

Three-month-old Chester being examined on a veterinary table.

Examined at the vets

Chester was in so much pain, our vets feared he might not survive the night.

A rescue made possible by you

The call that started Chester’s rescue

Chester was just three months old when we first heard about him. His owner had found him hurt and cowering in the kitchen, with injuries that didn’t make sense, and rushed him to the vets. Realising Chester was in immense pain, the local vet immediately contacted us, worried that the tiny kitten might not survive the night if his circumstances didn’t change.

Thanks to your regular gift

Because you joined the rescue, we could take Chester into our care. We gave him the ongoing treatment, medication and pain relief he needed to rest, feel safe, and begin to heal.

Chester’s now a happy cat that can go on to have an amazing life.

RSPCA Inspector Miranda Albinson

The next chapter in Chester’s story

The road to recovery

Chester spent months recovering in foster care through one of our branches, where he received the dedicated, round-the-clock care he needed.

While Chester recovered, we learned his owner had been through a difficult and frightening time herself. Once it was safe, Chester was reunited with her – and they’re both doing much better now.

Life now, thanks to you

Today, he’s thriving – confident and playful. He shares his home with feline friends Ronnie, Bean and Toast.

Chester has the future he deserves today, all because you’re part of our team. Thank you for joining the rescue.

Chester recovered and sitting upright at home.

Did you know?

Cats’ whiskers are roughly as wide as their bodies. They help them navigate their environment and judge whether they can fit through narrow spaces.