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Berlioz barely survived

We rescued Berlioz with a fractured skull, broken ribs and missing teeth. He survived awful abuse. We鈥檙e proud of his recovery but sadly, his brother wasn鈥檛 so lucky. 

Berlioz, a grey and white long haired cat laying down on a garden path.

Berlioz came back from the brink

We rescued this four-month-old kitten after the police received a call saying Berlioz was being abused. We were too late to save one kitten, but we rushed Berlioz to our Newbrook Farm Animal Centre for urgent care.

We tested Berlioz鈥檚 blood and x-rayed him, and we carried out a post-mortem on his brother's body 鈥 it was clear they鈥檇 both been physically abused, repeatedly. We put Berlioz on anti-inflammatory medication and pain relief, then we gave him flea and worm treatment. Berlioz was bright and alert but not playful like a kitten should be. He was more scared than curious.

Berlioz the grey and white kitten with blood in his fur, being held by a vet.
A small grey and white kitten looking alert sitting on a tweed armchair.

Animals are so often the hidden victims of domestic violence

Laura Baker, 快活影院Inspector

Somewhere safe to heal

Berlioz was fostered by 快活影院Animal Rescue Officer, Jonny Wood. Jonny and his family gave Berlioz support and the perfect space for him to recover from his injuries. In fact, they loved having Berlioz so much they adopted him.

Sadly, many more animals will likely go through terrible abuse this summer. And for every animal like Berlioz who survives and lives a happy life, there鈥檒l be one who doesn鈥檛. We鈥檙e dedicated to creating a better world for every animal. But to do that, we need your support Donate now to give more animals a chance at a happy ending.

Berlioz the grey and white kitten being held by a vet, looking scruffy and scared.

before

From a scared kitten in pain

An 快活影院worker in a blue t-shirt holding a healthy adult Berlioz in their arms.

To a happy cat in a loving home

Berlioz is fully recovered

Berlioz has made lots of friends, including the family dog, Jess. 鈥漈hey play together all the time,鈥 says Jonny. Berlioz is loved and safe thanks to supporters like you and the guilty party has been brought to justice. Please donate today to help us protect more animals this summer.

A portrait of Berlioz looking shiny and healthy.

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From Bella to Berlioz, meet some of the animals we were able to save before it was too late.

*Based on incidents of cruelty reported to the RSPCA, between June and August 2024