Help cattery survive

The RSPCA Sussex East and Hastings runs Bluebell Ridge in St Leonards which is fighting for its future despite support from the public and faces the threat of closure if it cannot raise all the money it needs.

A desperate appeal for donations at the end of the year achieved some success but this week Mary commented: "We are up against it financially. We need to thank the public who have donated because they have been brilliant in supporting us but have to say while we are not shutting at this moment we are in financial trouble and struggling to keep going.

"People still don't realise we are self-financed...but if you wish your local RSPCA branch to survive, please support it '“ come to our many events and make donations.

"The crisis point was reached before Christmas. We have survived but we do need continued support if we are to maintain our work."

The branch is also appealing for volunteers who will play an important part in keeping the cattery open for business.

They are needed to organise or help with fund raising, coffee mornings, fairs, boot sales, administration, charity shop in Western Road, and gardening at the cattery.