This year, as the cost of living crisis continues to take its toll, we at Cats Protection have seen a heart breaking trend: the number of cats being abandoned has risen by over 30%. We understand that tough times often force tough decisions, but abandoning a beloved pet should never have to be one of them. That’s why, more than ever, our commitment is to support every cat and every owner who turns to us for help.

This holiday season, we’ll be sharing “The 12 Cats of Christmas” — stories of 12 cats whose lives we’ve touched over the past year. Each of these stories reflects the transformative difference we make in the lives of abandoned cats and the people who care about them, from finding loving new homes to offering advice and resources to families in need.

As a completely volunteer-run branch, we depend on the generosity of our community to keep making this impact. If these stories move you, we invite you to support us, whether through a donation or by spreading the word about our mission. Every bit of help ensures that we can continue to be there for every cat in need and every owner seeking support.

Cats Protection help more cats than any other organisation and we want to help millions more. We are a dedicated community of passionate employees, volunteers, supporters and partners, working together to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

We are the voice of cats in society and we speak up for their protection.

We’re working towards a society where every cat is treated with kindness and respect.

Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

Find out more: www.cats.org.uk