Your Winter Sponsorship update

Your Sponsorship transforms the lives of animals like Tommy and Venus – giving them comfort, care and happiness while they wait for their perfect families.

An RSPCA employee wearing a navy blue fleece kneeling next to and petting a brown and white dog.

Tommy’s fur was severely matted

Tommy arrived with severely matted fur – painful knots pulling at his skin and leaving it bruised. He also had dental issues and eye infections. With your help, our team spent 45 minutes carefully removing each mat, finally freeing him from pain. Your Sponsorship funded his dental work and antibiotics too.

Six months later, Tommy is still waiting for his forever home. But your support provides everything from his self-grooming stations to the luxury cat tree from where he surveys his kingdom. We hope he finds his perfect match soon, but you’re ensuring he stays happy and comfortable this winter.

A black cat feeding on their squeeze-up cat treat.

    Get to know Lila

  • Lila is friendly
  • She loves treats and fuss, but likes her space too
  • She likes lounging on her shelf in the sun and watching the world go by

Tommy enjoys his catnip toys and playing with boxes

He loves the warm blankets and cosy beds your support provides

Tommy offers head bumps and likes gentle fuss – on his terms

An RSPCA employee wearing a bright blue polo shirt holding a black cat.

Animals like Tommy can be in our care for months. Sponsors provide essential enrichment to make them as happy as possible.

Lucy Pereira, Animal Care Assistant

Venus gave birth in our care

When Venus arrived at our centre, she was pregnant and stressed. With your support, she gave birth to her daughter Mercury in a calm, secure environment. As Venus settled into motherhood, her wonderful personality shone through – she’s incredibly intelligent and eager to learn.

Venus has now spent eight months in our care. But thanks to your Sponsorship, she receives every kind of care she needs, including puzzle toys that keep her clever mind busy and training treats that make her tail wag. Your support means she’ll be surrounded by warmth and love throughout the festive celebrations.

A large brown and white dog wearing a black harness laying down in long grass.

    Get to know Bella

  • Bella’s an incredibly brave pup who’s learning to trust people again
  • She loves leaning into people and occasionally lying down on them
  • Bella loves playing with soft toys

Venus is super clever and loves showing off her training skills

She’s a foodie and gets excited whenever she sees treats

Venus adores affection and loves sitting in the sun with her people

An RSPCA employee wearing a navy blue fleece kneeling next to and petting a brown and white dog.

Venus is lovely – she just can’t live with children or animals. This might be why she keeps being overlooked.

Eleanor Short, Animal Care Assistant

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