A 12-week old kitten was brought into our care this week with serious head injuries. Rupert was found roaming the streets - it was immediately obvious that he needed specialist care to provide him with any chance of recovery.

Both his eyes are protruding from their sockets - this medical condition is frequently associated with severe head trauma. Sadly, it’s unclear how Rupert sustained such injuries. 

Rupert was examined and provided with instant pain relief. Despite our efforts, we believe Rupert will lose his sight, the prognosis to save it just isn’t positive. With your help we can rehabilitate him so that he can continue life in a loving home with a family that will take special care of him.

Whilst in our care Rupert has received pain relief, a secure shelter and nutritious kitten meals to provide the energy to keep fighting - but there’s a long road ahead for little Rupert.

He requires an operation to alleviate the pressure, which we’re sure will result in him losing both eyes. Antibiotics to fight any infection, ongoing pain relief and specialists foods to help him build up strength. Currently our team are providing Rupert with the affection and encouragement this young kitten so desperately deserves.

The cost of Rupert’s care is likely to reach in the region of £1,000. Can you help us to cover the cost? 

We rely entirely on the support and generosity of people like you, to help animals like Rupert. It costs £9,000 per week to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome the many animals that require our help to find new loving homes.

As is often the case with many of the animals we receive Rupert is a little fighter – he skips around purring whilst looking for the next person available for petting and cuddles. Despite our efforts to ease his pain, it is often quite clear that he is in discomfort.

We don’t have to tell you that every penny raised in this appeal will go directly to Rupert’s care and those we receive just like him.

Thank you.