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Surge in Abandoned Cats Sparks Urgent Shelter Appeal

5/15/2025

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The Cotswolds Cats & Dogs Home in Gloucestershire is facing an alarming surge in abandoned felines, taking in around 50 cats this year alone. This heartbreaking trend, driven by the cost of living crisis, underscores a growing animal welfare emergency. The shelter urgently appeals for donations to provide essential care and veterinary treatment for these vulnerable animals.

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The Cotswolds Cats & Dogs Home in Gloucestershire is facing an alarming surge in abandoned felines, taking in around 50 cats this year alone. This heartbreaking trend, driven by the cost of living crisis, underscores a growing animal welfare emergency. The shelter urgently appeals for donations to provide essential care and veterinary treatment for these vulnerable animals.