Peter Vickers

RSPCA Woodside - Run Leicester

Fundraising for RSPCA Leicestershire Branch
£65
raised of £2 target
Event: Run Leicester Half Marathon, on 13 October 2024
Running for animals in need Help raise funds for animals in need throughout Leicestershire, Peterborough & Rutland, by running either 10k or a 1/2 marathon at the Run Leicester event 13th October. More at details - https://www.rspcaleicester.org.uk

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Case Study - Simon the Cat

Simon the cat was rescued in June 2023 after being attacked by a dog and then falling into a paddling pool in a desperate attempt to get away from the dog. He was brought into RSPCA Woodside Animal Centre in critical condition and it was touch-and-go whether he would survive. When the vets examined him, it was discovered that he was very thin and severely anaemic. The vets treated him with antibiotics and steroids. He certainly used up one of his nine lives as he needed a total of 14 weeks of nursing and veterinary care but thankfully, he pulled through, and his mum adopted him in October 2023.

9-yr-old Simon now spends his nights sleeping on the big bed, and his days sitting in his own spot on the sofa, people-watching out the window, and watching his favourite TV programmes- sports and nature documentaries. He gives his mum lots of cuddles to distract her from regularly scratching her carpets.

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About the campaign

Running for animals in need Help raise funds for animals in need throughout Leicestershire, Peterborough & Rutland, by running either 10k or a 1/2 marathon at the Run Leicester event 13th October. More at details - https://www.rspcaleicester.org.uk

About the charity

RSPCA Woodside Animal Centre rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes hundreds of neglected and abandoned animals each year. We receive no funding from the government or the central RSPCA, relying on the generous support of the public and local businesses to keep the centre running

Donation summary

Total raised
£65.00
+ £16.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£65.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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