Your Autumn Sponsorship Update

Your Sponsorship is changing animals’ lives at our centres this autumn. Read on to meet Zira and Caesar, and see what your support is making possible.

A happy grey Staffie cross dog in a green harness, standing on grass and looking upwards.

Still waiting for their person

Some larger dogs wait up to seven times longer* for a home than smaller breeds, often judged for being too big or 'boisterous' before anyone meets them. Caesar’s one of them, still hoping his person will walk through the door.

Black cats wait longer too, but for different reasons. They make up nearly half of the cats in our care, yet outdated superstitions and being seen as less ‘photogenic’ mean they’re often overlooked – taking 71 days on average to be chosen, compared to 64 for tabbies.† Zira has so much love to give, but she waited a long time to find a home.

Could you – or someone you know – offer a home to an overlooked animal? Visit: rspca.org.uk/findapet

* RSPCA Animal Welfare Database, 2020–2025.

† RSPCA Animal Welfare Database, 2024.

Very close-up portrait of a black cat with one intense yellow eye looking at the camera.
Close-up of a black cat with one eye looking at the camera, with an RSPCA staff member's hand visible.

Zira's journey

Black cats like Zira are often the last to be chosen. But thanks to your Sponsorship, her tale has a happy ending – read it here.
An RSPCA staff member kneeling and interacting happily with a grey Staffie cross dog on grass.

Caesar's journey

Caesar has come a long way since he arrived with us. Read his full story to see what your Sponsorship has made possible for this special boy.
A small tabby kitten sleeps soundly while wrapped in a yellow towel held by a person.

Find a pet

This Adoptober, could someone you know open their door to a rescue pet? Sharing this page might be the thing that changes an animal’s life forever.

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A day in the life

Deer, horses, goats, cats – Animal Rescue Officer Maya never knows what her day holds. But one thing never changes: every animal gets the help they need.

avg. miles driven daily per rescuer

80

Frontline rescuer officers

330

Volunteer rescue officers

236