From as little as £1, you can spread love to cats like Valentina and Little Eric.
Supporting our Troubled Tails really means a lot to our animals.
You can give as little as £1 via text, or more via a one-off card payment or recurring Direct Debit via the form below.
Text giving
Text QUID to 70460 to donate £1 by phone, or alternatively you set up a donation or make a card payment via the form below:
You can help save lives of animals like Valentina and Little Eric.
Valentina arrived at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter heavily pregnant and in need of urgent care. During a traumatic labour, she tragically lost two kittens, while one tiny survivor, Little Eric, defied the odds. Thanks to swift action from the veterinary team at Blythman and Partners, both mother and kitten pulled through.
Little Eric was adopted into a loving home in October 2024, where he’s blossomed into a playful, confident kitten. Valentina meanwhile had to recover from her pregnancy before undergoing spay surgery. After a period of care, Valentina was rehomed in March 2025.
Cats can become pregnant from just four months old, and pregnancy can pose significant risks to their health. Valentina endured a complicated labour, needing an emergency vet visit when one of the kittens became stuck. The vet warned that if they couldn’t remove the kitten, Valentina might not survive. Fortunately, they succeeded, giving Valentina and Little Eric a second chance thanks to the support of our community.
At Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter we follow protocol in neutering all of our animals either on site, or by giving a voucher for a future operation once an animal is the right age. Neutering not only prevents unwanted litters but also protects against certain cancers and reduces risky behaviours like roaming, when cats wander away from home, often to seek mates, defend territory, or explore. Unneutered cats are more likely to roam, which increases the risk of injury, accidents, getting lost, or contracting diseases from other animals.
If you’d like to support our work at the Shelter to save cats like Valentina and Little Eric, then please consider donating today via the donation form above. Alternatively you can give £1 by texting QUID to 70490. Together, we can help more animals like Valentina and Little Eric get their happy ending.