Case studies
Explore real stories of transformation and impact. From life-changing rescues to successful fundraising campaigns and community initiatives, discover how support from people like you is helping pets receive the care, love and second chances they deserve.
How Pets Foundation funding helped Lady and her kittens get a second chance
When Lady arrived at Hector’s House Cat Rescue in Torquay with her 14-day-old kittens, she was in urgent need of help.
Giving Rupee a Second Chance
Kit Kat the Senior Survivor
We awarded Thornberry Animal Sanctuary a £38,778 grant towards veterinary equipment to help them treat the animals in their care, like Kit Kat.
Tinsel Finds New Home After Surgery
Did you know that black and black/white cats still find new homes slower than other colours?
Eden Animal Rescue – Marley’s Case Highlights Need for Improved Isolation Kennels
Making a Difference, One Cat at a Time: Cramar Cat Rescue’s Success Story
Cats Protection – Tobermory, Babble and Midnight
In July 2023, we awarded Cats Protection Sutton, Kingston and District branch a £10,000 grant towards its boarding and vet bills. The primary need in the local area is rescuing and rehoming abandoned kittens and cats. The charity relies on fosterers and commercial boarding. It has approximately 42 volunteers, and in 2022, the branch rehomed 89 cats and kittens!
Woodside Animal Centre – Dotty’s Case Study
In March 2023, we awarded Woodside Animal Centre – RSPCA Leicestershire £18,000 to help it with veterinary bills.
Cats in Distress – Kipling’s Case Study
In November 2022, we awarded Cats in Distress a grant of £10,212 towards food and vet bills.
Cheshire Cats Rescue Case Study
Cheshire Cats Rescue, a small, volunteer-run rescue, cares for cats and kittens from a network of foster homes. It also works to reduce the stray cat population through the trapping and neutering of feral cats.
Cavaliers in Need
Cavaliers in Need, located in Northern Ireland, rescue and rehome Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs. The foster-based rescue received £10,000 towards veterinary bills in June 2022.
RSPCA Wirral and Chester Branch
In June 2022, the RSPCA Wirral and Chester Branch received £15,000 to help with their vet bills. The charity operates from its centre near Wallasey, prioritising dogs and cats brought to it by RSPCA Inspectors. These are animals in the worst conditions, often neglected by their owner through ignorance or deliberate mistreatment. This independent branch rehomes nearly 600 animals every year. The funds from the grant are helping them look after animals like Daisy, Anna and Poppy.