Your Autumn Sponsorship update

Zira’s time with us started with vet care and ended with a forever home. Thanks to Sponsors like you, she had everything she needed in between. Here’s her story.

A black cat missing one eye is gently petted by an RSPCA staff member.

Meet the gentle, purring Zira

Zira arrived at RSPCA Blackberry Farm Animal Centre pregnant, thin, and in pain from an untreated eye injury. But that didn’t stop her from enjoying a fuss.

From day one, you made sure Zira had every kind of care – pain relief for her eye, extra feeds to help her slowly put on weight, and support to welcome her four kittens safely. She was a gentle, attentive mum from the start.

Once her kittens were weaned, vets could remove her damaged eye to stop the pain for good, and took out an aching tooth. She adapted brilliantly, taking every vet visit in her stride, with staff and volunteers happy to give her attention.

Close-up portrait of a black cat with one striking yellow eye, sitting indoors against a blue wall.

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

Zira loves:

She’s a champion napper – and always picks the sunniest spot

Playing with toys and climbing her cat tree keep her busy

She adores being stroked and lets you know with a happy purr

A black cat missing one eye sits on the shoulder of a smiling staff member in a blue RSPCA uniform.

Zira was an absolute dream – so friendly and really enjoyed a fuss. She was a fantastic mum to her four kittens.

Kennel and Cattery Supervisor, Grace Gray

Home at last, thanks to you

Zira spent nearly five months with us – from her arrival, to becoming a mum, to finding her feet in the cattery, which took her some getting used to. Through it all, she took each new challenge in her stride.

Once she was ready for a home, it was thanks to you that she had every opportunity to find one. This Adoptober, more cats could have that same chance – all because of the care you provide, month after month.

With your support, Zira had everything she needed to get there. Thank you for giving cats like her the future they deserve.