Earlier this year our Cherwell branch received a call that some children had found two kittens in a bush near their school. Concerned for the two kittens one of our volunteers attended the scene and on arrival we discovered they were very weak and cold.

Both kittens were taken straight into care, and seen by a vet, they were both underweight and poorly and unfortunately one of the kittens passed away. Over the next week the remaining kitten Axel was becoming stronger everyday. When Axel came into our care he had a slight eye infection, the vet treated this with a round of antibiotics and once this treatment was over, Alex’s eye became much better.

We are very impressed with how well Axel is now doing, and the long way he has come since his hard start in life.

At Cats Protection, we have seen the rate of abandoned cats and kittens increase by over 30% this year. Cats will never know why they’ve been abandoned. They only know the cold, fear and hunger, and that they’re far from home. But their journey doesn’t end there. Our expert team will get to know every abandoned cat so we can find their perfect owner and home, and ensure they’re healthy and ready to continue their journey.

We have launched this appeal to help us support more cats and kittens like Axel. Your support will provide the food, warmth and expert care that cats who we help need, until we find them a loving new home.

We receive no government funding and rely heavily on kind members of the public to support our work and allow us to help cats who are in life-threatening situations. Even a small gift can help abandoned cats and kittens, and every penny makes a difference.

We’re here for every cat’s journey, and for every owner who needs our advice and support. On average we estimate it costs round £150 in vets fees for every cat which comes into us.

Thank you.

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Find out more: www.cats.org.uk