Claire Rushton

Natalie's Matilda Blue Appeal

Fundraising for Animal Rescue and Care
£1,145
raised of £1,000 target
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Matilda Blue, 31 August 2017

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Those of you who know me at all will know that I am passionateabout animal welfare and especially close to my heart are our feline companions.  

Last Friday my work colleagues Tina, Ellie, Andy (warehouse) & I rescued amother cat (6 months old) and her last surviving kitten; who was in need of urgent medical attention.  They wereliving rough in the grounds of the AVMI car park here in Sunbury, the mother cat was extremely friendly and after securing the kitten they were taken to the vets for assessment.  The mother cat (now named LuLu by her foster family)  was extremely underweight and clearly starving sadly her kitten had injured her left front leg and the resulting injury was now infected with maggots,  the vet cleaned them both up and they received medical attention.  Andy the fostered them for the weekend until a more permanent foster home could be found through Animal Rescue & Care and they have both now been transferred into their care.

The reason I am writing is the kitten whom I have unofficially name Matilda Blue has yet another hurdle to overcome in the rough start to her life at just over eight weeks old she is having surgery tomorrow to remove her front left leg, we have been advised if she survives she will have a good quality of life as an indoor pet.

I know everyone is always asking for something but I really want to help this charity as they are giving Matilda every chance to survive – so I have kicked off this appeal with a personal donation of £50.00.  

Thanks for taking the time to read this – please give what you can even if it’s just the change in your pocket

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About the charity

Animal Rescue and Care (ARC) exists to rescue, foster, re-home and assist all types of animals in the Middlesex, Surrey and South West London areas. The charity also offers advice and information to animal owners and strives to raise public awareness about animal welfare.

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Total raised
£1,145.00
+ £264.00 Gift Aid
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£1,145.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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