RSPCA Coventry and District

A huge THANK YOU to Hays Travel Cannon Park Centre in Coventry who collected a range of cat and dog food plus toys from their team and everyone at the centre to donate to our animals this Christmas.

There has been a dramatic 11% increase in the intake of abandoned cats from 2019 to 2024 across Coventry, Solihull, Rugby and Nuneaton. One way we're providing more support is improving our cattery in 2025 but to do that we need the help of fosterers across the region. When the current cattery block closes in February we'll need temporary homes for our cats and kittens. All fosterers will be provided with the equipment they need, food, litter and vet expenses and treatments paid for the cat/kittens in their care. For more information or to see if you could foster please email fostering@rspca-coventryanddistrict.org.uk

The festive season is nearly upon us and while we're all looking forward to celebrating, setting off fireworks over the Christmas period can be incredibly stressful for our pets and other animals. Last year the national RSPCA received 1,200 stories about animals experiencing fear and stress. Do you want to spark a change? To help over 64% of animals that suffer each year from a firework display, get involved and help the national RSPCA lobby for change: https://lnkd.in/fHFHHha?

The Pets Foundation Santa Paws appeal is now live. Help raise funds for ourselves by donating in Pets at Home Coventry Gallagher or Coventry Canley by Christmas Eve. Thank you in advance as anything you can donate in the stores, we will receive a proportion of to help rescue, rehabilitate and rehome dogs and cats across the area.

Ever thought about which cats have the hardest time finding homes? Sadly, our black cats tend to stay with us the longest, simply because of their color. But we believe a black cat crossing your path is a sign of good luck and love waiting to be found. If you're in need of a good luck charm why not adopt one of our black cats: https://lnkd.in/eMiEwNvW

Looking for a Christmas event with a difference? Why not join us this weekend for our annual Santa Paws? A chance for you to get an amazing high-quality photo of your dog with Father Christmas, a goodie bag and feel all merry while raising much-needed funds for our centre. What's not to love? Limited spaces starting from £12.50 available email auction@rspca-coventryanddistrict.org.uk to book your place! #christmas #event #charity #coventry #westmidlands

How can collaborating with charities benefit your business? Partnering with charities offers unique ways to engage employees, boost morale, and make a difference. Not only does it provide valuable skill-building opportunities, but it also fosters a culture of empathy and community connection—whether it's through weekend volunteering, company-led volunteer days, or initiatives outside of work hours. For charities like ours, support can take many forms. Volunteering at our centre or shops is invaluable, but there's also a more personal way to help: fostering. By fostering an animal in need, your team members can provide vital care, giving a dog or cat a safe and loving temporary home. It’s a deeply rewarding experience that creates lasting impact—both for the animal and the person who opens their home. If you’d like to discuss how to bring these opportunities to your employees, please reach out at emma.davies@rspca-coventryanddistrict.org.uk.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended our joint gala ball on the 23rd with Coventry Cats Protection where we raised an amazing £3342!! We also need to say a special thank you to our sponsors and corporate volunteers: Dawsongroup - one of our sponsors Baxter Baristas - one of our sponsors Dog Therapy UK - one of our sponsors St Mary's Guildhall - the amazing venue TV Trev Photography who took the pictures you can see below Selfie Photo Booth for donating use of the photo booth on the night Cawthornes for the amazing print (featured below) University of Warwick Hockey Club for helping with our party favours Nexus Institute of Creative Arts for our singing ensemble Thank you! And if you'd like to attend the next one please email emma.davies@rspca-coventryanddistrict.org.uk and we'll make sure you're first in line to hear 🐱🐾😃

A massive thank you to Selfie Photo Booth who have donated not only their time to our Gala Ball at St Mary's Guildhall this Saturday but also a chance to win their #selfiephotobooth worth £500 (T&Cs apply). Their support will help us provide an amazing evening to a sold-out event of 110 guests and raise money to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals across Coventry, Rugby, Solihull and Nuneaton.

We're very excited for our sold-out gala ball this Saturday with Coventry Cats Protection There are still sponsorship opportunities available and you could join our current sponsors Dog Therapy UK Dawsongroup and Baxter Baristas Their support will enable us to raise even more money on the night and cover the extensive costs to hold an amazing evening. With our costs (like everyone's) on the rise to £40k+ a month holding fundraising events is much needed but any contribution is truly welcome to help our funds go to care for cats and dogs across Coventry, Solihull, Rugby, Nuneaton and district. We still welcome further sponsors to reach our 110 ticket holders plus our 30k Facebook audience, Instagram, email and LinkedIn. To see how you can help email emma.davies@rspca-coventryanddistrict.org.uk