RSPCA Worcester: Four cats looking for new forever homes

The Holdings Animal Centre in Kempsey has had a record number of cats through its doors this year.

The RSPCA’s Worcester and Mid-Worcestershire Branch, which runs the centre, is appealing to anyone who is in a position to be able to adopt a cat to visit the centre’s website.

A special appeal is being made for four of the longest staying residents.

Antoinette is affectionate but on her own terms (Image: RSCPA)

Black long-haired Antionette, who is 13 years old, was sadly handed over for rehoming after her owner had to go into care.

Considering her age, she is in good health and is described as being very affectionate, but on her own terms.

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She has previously lived with a small dog, although staff do not think she would tolerate other cats. Black cats tend to take longer to rehome and Antoniette has been at the centre since May.

Five-year-old Alan needs a quiet, calm and understanding new home after spending three years being fed as a stray in the Kidderminster area.

Shadow is looking for a quiet, calm home (Image: RSCPA)

It is thought he moved out of his home as a very young cat after two dogs moved into the household. He was being fed by a kind member of the public who contacted The Holdings after becoming concerned for his welfare.

He’s been cared for at the centre since May and is now enjoying regular meals and a warm bed for the first time in years.

Shadow is another young cat who has had a difficult start in life. Found as a stray in Evesham and suffering from a severe case of cat flu, she was brought into the centre by an RSPCA inspector in April and has been treated with numerous courses of medication.

Everyone at the centre has been patiently getting to know Shadow and she will now accept strokes and head rubs from people she trusts. She is also looking for a quiet, calm and patient home with people who are going to give her plenty of space and continue to build up her confidence.  

Patch was found living as a stray in Droitwich (Image: RSCPA)

Black and white Patch is another long-stay stray who came into the centre’s care from the Droitwich area in June.

Believed to have been living on the streets for at least six months, the friendly and gentle-natured cat was suffering from a nasty injury to his right ear which had turned septic and sadly had to be removed.

Patch is thought to be around three years old and is said to be a gentle and easy-going boy. He loves his food and is often found waiting for his next meal at the front of his pen. Such is Patch’s lovely nature, that he has also taken the centre’s kittens under his wing.