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.

Black and white cat standing next to some toys, starring at the camera.

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.

Ginger cat playing with a multi-coloured flirt pole.

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.

One black cat and two white cast snuggling on a cat bed.

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.

Yorkshire Cat Rescue

In July 2022, Yorkshire Cat Rescue received a grant of £16,480 towards vet bills to help cats like Hob. The rescue is based from its centre in Keighley but also uses foster homes. They provide all cats in their care with food, love, shelter and the necessary veterinary care until they find a forever loving home.

Hounds for Heroes – Emma and her assistance dog Jollie

Bath Cats and Dogs Home

In September 2021, Bath Cats and Dogs Home received £19,616 towards its vet bills. This RSPCA branch houses cats and dogs from its site near the centre of Bath. Here are two case studies of pets that directly benefitted from the grant.

Greyhound Gap

Greyhound Gap rescue cares for its dogs at its centre near Stoke and has fosterers spread across a wider area. It prioritises greyhounds and lurchers in UK pounds. In May, they received a £20,000 grant to help with the vet bills of dogs like Dot.

Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home

Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home is an independent branch of the RSPCA that cares for cats, dogs, and small animals from its centre in the Cotswolds area.

Refuge4Pets

All too often pets are used to manipulate victims of domestic abuse, whether through threat or actual violence. Most refuges and temporary accommodation are not pet friendly, meaning people will often choose to remain in a dangerous situation rather than be separated from their pet. Refuge4Pets works in Devon and Cornwall to provide temporary foster care for pets so their owners can access the services they need. The Pets Foundation gave Refuge4Pets a grant of £15,000 to pay for the veterinary care of these pets until they can be reunited with their family.

Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary

Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary cares for cats, dogs, rabbits and many other animals from their windswept site in Edenfield, near Bury. After more than 20 years’ of use their wooden cat runs were becoming unfit for use; difficult to clean, and in need of constant repairs. Thanks to a grant of £50,000 the charity is able to replace the pens with brand new, UPVC units. These are much warmer, more hygienic, and a far more pleasant place for the cats – a far more suitable place to care for cats like the ruggedly handsome Ron.