This winter, abandoned cats are more vulnerable than ever. Cat abandonment has increased by over 30% in the past year, with every story highlighting the urgent need for support.

Take Otis and Wilbur, two tiny brothers found alone in the woods on a cold, damp Sunday morning. Just 6 weeks old, they were abandoned with nothing — no carrier, no box, left to fend for themselves. Miraculously, the kittens were dry when discovered, suggesting they’d been left only hours earlier.

One kitten was frantically trying to climb a tree for safety, while his brother huddled below. Thanks to the quick action of kind strangers, Otis and Wilbur were brought to a nearby RSPCA center, which immediately reached out to our dedicated Dorset Cat Centre team for emergency care.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of our team and the generosity of supporters like you, Otis and Wilbur received the warmth, food, and love they so desperately needed. Today, they’re happy, healthy, and have just been reserved for adoption. But sadly, there are many more cats still needing our help this winter.

Your donation will enable our Dorset Cat Centre team to continue rescuing, caring for, and rehoming abandoned cats like Otis and Wilbur. Every contribution goes directly toward providing warmth, nourishing food, and expert veterinary care, giving these vulnerable cats a second chance at life.

👉 Donate Now to be part of their journey from fear and abandonment to safety and love. Let’s make sure no cat is left to face the winter alone.

• £10 could help feed a cat in our care for a week

• £30 could cover a health check and vaccinations

• £50 could contribute to the cost of surgeries

Your support could make all the difference for cats facing an uncertain future this winter. Together, we can ensure that no cat is left behind.

Thank you for supporting our mission. Together, we can make a life-saving difference. 🐱💜

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