Benito suffered so much for so long
The list of injuries this one-year-old cat had, including broken teeth and five skeletal fractures, is shocking. Benito’s previous owners had been intentionally abusive, and their excuses for his injuries didn’t make sense. When we were notified, the police seized him and passed him into our care.
We examined this poor cat at RSPCA Newbrook Farm Animal Centre, where we discovered that as well as his physical injuries, Benito had also suffered neurological damage. We started him on pain relief, antibiotics and physiotherapy, but knew his recovery would be a long one.
Benito was the perfect patient. Once he started to feel better we began to see a cheeky side to him.
It’s not just Benito suffering
For Benito to heal, we had to keep him still and do everything for him – it was all hands on deck for a long time. When he was well enough, we moved him into foster care. And when he charmed his way into being adopted, we weren’t surprised.
There will be many more cases of intentional cruelty this summer, there always are*. But you can bring hope to animals in need by supporting us today. Your donation will help us respond to the worst cases of cruelty and neglect, and your support will save animals’ lives. Together, we can rescue animals like Benito.
before
Benito was really shy at first
after
Benito’s playful side came out
Benito is now surrounded by love
Benito is not living in fear or pain anymore. Instead, he’s part of a family that treats him with kindness and respect. We’re amazed by his recovery and inspired by his ability to trust again. By donating today, you’ll save animals from abuse this summer and, eventually, help them move on from it.
See the difference your donations make
From Bella to Berlioz, meet some of the animals we were able to save before it was too late.
*Based on incidents of cruelty reported to the RSPCA, between June and August 2024