RSPCA Worcester celebrates as cats 'left to fend for themselves' find new home

In August, we reported how three elderly cats had arrived at the RSPCA in Worcester after being rescued from poor conditions following the death of their owner.

Colin, Sidney and Walter had been surviving off table scraps and only had each other for company.

The RSPCA tried to find them a family that could keep the trio together and finally, two months later, one has been found.

A spokesperson said: “We knew it was a big ask.

“These boys had lived a life in very poor conditions, scavenging for scraps and fending for themselves for years.

“To find a home for one 13-year-old cat like this may have proved difficult, for two it would have been a tall order, but for three it seemed an impossible task.

“After a life of hardship and misery, these boys truly have landed on their paws with the most incredible, patient and understanding family.

“A huge thank you to everyone who shared their story, and above all to the amazing people who have given these dear old chaps the most wonderful second chance in life.”

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Until now, the trio had survived off of table scraps (Image: Until now, the trio had survived off of table scraps)

Although it has not been easy for them adjusting to their new lives, having spent so long alone, the trio appear to be settling in more and more each day.

Their new owner said: "They are all still very skittish, but if you are slow and patient you can stroke Sidney and Walter for a good while before they remember they are scared.

“They spend most of their time in the kitchen and we have to be very careful not to leave anything out.

"Colin is a scavenger and will lick plates, pans, cutlery, anything on the worktops. It breaks my heart because I know this is habit, not because he is hungry.

“Not everyone is litter trained, I think it's Walt. He's so funny. He comes in the living room to pee up the corner but if you catch his eye he stops, backs up and goes to the litter tray.  So he knows what he is supposed to be doing!

“It's hard work but when I am sat stroking Sidney and he lets me rub his chin and touch his paws, it's all worth it."

Sidney keeping an eye on his new owner (Image: Sidney keeping an eye on his new owner)