Sheffield cat charity launches raffle to raise cash after Covid-19 stopped campaign

Cats Protection in Sheffield has attracted a number of new volunteer fosterers this year, increasing its capacity to take in unwanted felines, with 12 cats currently being looked after while awaiting new owners.

However, due to Covid-19 restrictions preventing any face-to-face fundraising throughout the year, funds have become increasingly low.

In a final fundraising push, the branch has put together some prizes to raffle off, with the first prize winner receiving a portrait of their beloved pet painted by a local artist.

Second and third prizes are alcohol and chocolate selections, with five other winners getting luxury cat-themed hampers.

The charity cares for cats and kittens in need, and one in particular is called Jam Jar, who was found by a member of the public after being attacked by a dog.

It was thought that the kitten was unlikely to survive but after a volunteer fosterer for the North Sheffield Branch of Cats Protection spent days and nights nurturing her through her early days, she pulled through and is now thriving.

Cats protection North Sheffield Branch team leader, Daisy Robinson said: “Jam Jar has had a few visits to the vets since and every time they have seen a slight improvement but on her last visit they said she looked like a different kitten.

“She has started to come out of her shell as she began to feel better and is starting to learn how to play. She was given a special toy hedgehog with a beating heart which she would just lay with all day, but now she is more confident and will leave it to go off exploring and playing.

“This is just one of the success stories that we have had this year and it’s heartwarming to witness.

“We know it has been a difficult year for everyone but we hope people will see how much effort we put in to help unwanted cats and feel able to support our Christmas raffle, which will allow us to continue supporting more cats like Jam Jar.”

Tickets for the raffle are £2 each and can be purchased at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/northsheffieldcatsprotectionchristmasraffle2020