A COUPLE from Rugby have thanked the charity which provided them with a new pet by raising hundreds of pounds in its aid.
A ‘Paws & Play’ fundraiser at The Holly Bush pub in Lawford Road raised £635 to help Cats Protection Rugby to support vulnerable cats in the area.
It was organised by Carol McDonagh, Clare Cambridge and Lee Warwick – the latter two having recently welcomed tripod cat Stannis into their home after adopting him from the charity’s volunteer-run local branch.
The money – raised through activities including a raffle, a homemade cake sale, a darts competition, and a series of games – will go towards the charity’s veterinary costs.
Stannis came into the care of Cats Protection Rugby with a severely injured leg which needed to be amputated, with his veterinary bill coming to £700. He is now thriving in his new home.
Clare said: “We wanted to raise money for the local branch who have done so much for cats like Stannis, who need that extra care before they are ready for adoption.”
Teena Shilton, Branch Manager for Cats Protection Rugby, said: “Community support like this makes a real difference and allows us to continue caring for cats like Stannis who need extra help.”
Visit www.cats.org.uk/rugby for more information on the charity.
