RSPCA Worcester and Mid - Worcestershire Branch

21/11/2025

Pssst!!! If you missed out on our Christmas event last weekend, all is not lost...there's still time to grab some bargains!

We have just received some NEW Christmas stock, so will be running a pop-up shop at The Holdings for the next TWO Sundays!

We'll be opening up our little treasure trove of Christmas gifts and goodies (for both animals and humans!) between 11am and 1pm on Sunday 23rd and Sunday 30th November - so spread the word!!🛍️🌲🎁

Holdings, Holdings Lane, Nr Kempsey WR5 3FP.

20/11/2025

As Black Friday (or Black Fur-day as we like to call it!) approaches, we have lots of black furred beauties available for adoption, including the utter sweetheart that is Moody! 🖤

Moody is the absolute antithesis of his name, as he is the most chilled out, loving, friendly cat you could wish to meet! However our vet team (who are clearly Harry Potter fans!) gave him this affectionate moniker due to the surgery they had to perform to remove his eye, and it just stuck!

Estimated to be around 10 years old, this lovely lad was handed in to the vet practice as a stray, with concerns about his health being raised. He was already neutered (though not chipped) and it is evident that someone has loved this boy.

He was a little underweight and scabby (he was diagnosed flea allergic dermatitis, which is easily resolved with regular, vet prescribed flea treatments) but his eye caused the greatest concern, and it was quickly realised that he had no vision in it due to a melanoma. Enucleation was advised, to prevent any spread, so of course we told our vets to go ahead with the op without hesitation!

Now his stitches are out, this sweet-natured, gentle boy is ready for adoption, and it is no exaggeration to say that he loves everybody! Every visitor to his pen is met with enthusiasm and head bumps, and he has been extremely sociable with other cats...even when they've been hostile towards him.

This gorgeous boy doesn't have a bad bone in his body and the only mood he knows is a positive one-think sunshine🌞 and rainbows 🌈!

Moody really is an amazing cat, and everybody who meets him immediately falls for his charms. If you would like to offer him his forever home, please complete our online form: https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=rspcaworcester&method=online_form_html&formid=1

19/11/2025

Beautiful Queenie hasn't had an easy time of it. She and another cat (who was heavily pregnant) had been thrown out on the streets by someone who then vacated their property, leaving the two girls to fend for themselves. A concerned neighbour alerted us to their plight and brought them both to us.

Understandably, Queenie has been very shy and withdrawn, but she's now coming out of her shell and starting to enjoy fuss. Sadly, most likely because she hasn't been used to love and caring contact, she will sometimes become a little overwhelmed and over-stimulated, so will suddenly appear to bite with no warning, though she clearly does not intend to cause harm, as there is no pressure applied. She is just a bit confused because of all she has been through, but she is now starting the healing process of learning to trust humans.

She's only thought to be around a year old, and we can see that she has a lot of love to give-she just needs a patient, cat-savvy home with no young children, and we do think she may well blossom with a feline friend or two!

To apply to give this stunning little mini panther her much-needed fresh start, please complete our online form: https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=rspcaworcester&method=online_form_html&formid=1

18/11/2025

Our little warrior has had her surgery and would like to wish everyone who has supported her a very happy 😋

18/11/2025

🎄✨ WOW, WOW, WOW! THANK YOU! ✨🎄
Our Christmas Fayre was an unbelievable success and we are thrilled to announce that, after counting everything, we raised a whopping £4,763.96! 🎉🐾
This total includes an amazing £1,022.50 donation from Ginger Cat Crafts alone! 🧶🐱

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who made this event such a wonderful day:

🧁 To those who baked & donated cakes – every slice sold, helping to raise a fantastic £309 from catering!
🧶 To Ginger Cat Crafts – thank you for your continued support of our events. Your generosity and your fabulous cat-themed gifts are always appreciated and warmly received.
🤝 To our incredible volunteers – whether you helped set up, ran a stall, or packed away, we truly could not do any of this without you. You are the heart of The Holdings.
💚 And to every single person who attended, shopped, donated, or shared our posts – thank you. We know times are tough for many, and it never goes unnoticed how you continue to show up and support our work. Your kindness makes a real, tangible difference to the animals in our care today and into the future.

From everyone at RSPCA The Holdings, Kempsey, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year. 🎅🎄
Your generosity helps ensure we can keep helping the animals who need us most, and for that, we are truly grateful. 🐾❤️

Thank you, one and all.
— The Holdings Team

17/11/2025

Meet Morticia! 😻

She came into our care after being handed into a vet practice, reported as a stray, with her four kittens who were rather unceremoniously dumped in a carrier bag... 😔

In spite of this, she is sweet natured and loving. She did an amazing job of raising her four kids - all super cute just like her, and with them all now adopted, it's Morticia's turn to find her forever home!

We have discovered that she's not a fan of dogs nor other cats, so we are seeking a home where she will be the only pet. She will also need a home well away from any busy roads, and we suspect she'll have an independent streak!

She could most likely live with gentle children - we feel she has the makings of a wonderful family cat!

We believe Morticia to be between 1 and 2 years old.

To express your interest in this gorgeous girl, please complete our online form: https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=rspcaworcester&method=online_form_html&formid=1

16/11/2025

🎅🎄 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🎄🎅

Join us at The Holdings, Kempsey (WR5 3FP) from 11am–3pm for our Christmas Fayre!

There’s so much to see and do:
🎅 Father Christmas with free children’s gift bags (5+)
🎁 Lucky dip, raffle, and tombola
🍰 Homemade cakes, hot drinks & mulled wine
🧸 Fabulous bric-a-brac, books & decorations
🐾 Stalls from Ginger Cat Crafts, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust & Senior Staffies

Wrap up warm and bring your Christmas spirit — we can’t wait to see you! ❤️🎄

15/11/2025

Our on-site shop has recently had a revamp, ready for our Christmas Fayre which is happening tomorrow (Sunday 16th November). 🎄

There are gifts galore for humans and pets alike so why not pop along to The Holdings between 11am and 3pm (WR5 3FP) to kickstart your festive season?

15/11/2025

🎄✨ It’s nearly here! ✨🎄

Tomorrow is our Christmas Fayre at The Holdings, Kempsey (WR5 3FP) — running 11am–3pm!

Expect a magical festive day with:
🎅 Father Christmas & free gift bags for children (5+)
🎁 A raffle, tombola & children’s lucky dip
🍷 The bar open with mulled wine, tea/coffee & cakes
🐾 Ginger Cat Crafts, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust & Senior Staffies stalls
🧸 Plus plenty of pre-loved treasures & Christmas decorations for sale — including a 5ft Christmas tree!

See you tomorrow for a day of festive fun and fundraising ❤️

14/11/2025

* TIANA UPDATE *

Her operation went ahead this morning, however she had some anaesthetic complications, with her glucose levels falling dangerously low. After removing one eye, the vet team took the decision to stop to make sure that they could recover her. The plan now is for the other eye to be removed next week.

We can confirm that she is doing amazingly though and she is such a little character. I personally got to have a cuddle with her this afternoon and she is all about the purring and climbing!!

Thank you so much to everyone who has so generously donated to her surgeries and ongoing recovery. Tiana sends purrs!!

(Photos in Comments for those who would like to see how she’s looking at the moment).

14/11/2025

Great news! RSPCA Worcester & Mid-Worcestershire Branch has received £259.03 this Donation Day - putting us in the top 2% of causes on easyfundraising!

A huge thank you to everyone supporting us; those extra pennies and pounds make a huge difference.

For those who haven’t yet joined- just think, your online Christmas shopping could raise free donations for us - at no extra cost to you, and don’t forget the Black Friday bargains!

Right now, when you sign up through the easyfundraising app, we'll get an extra £2 donation for our cause!

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14/11/2025

🎄✨ 🎅 2 Days to Go! Christmas Fayre Countdown – Friday Update! ✨🎄

We’re almost there… just 2 more sleeps until our Christmas Fayre at The Holdings, Kempsey (WR5 3FP) — this Sunday 16th November, 11am–3pm! 🎁🎅

Today our volunteers will be busy adding the finishing festive touches — polishing up decorations, sorting cuddly toys, prepping stalls, and making sure everything is ready for a magical day filled with fun and Christmas cheer 🎄💫

Here’s a little reminder of what’s waiting for you on Sunday:
✨ Father Christmas with FREE gift bags for children 5+
✨ A huge tombola
✨ Raffle with brilliant prizes
✨ Children’s lucky dip
✨ Our onsite Shop open
✨ The Bar open with mulled wine + refreshments
✨ Tea, coffee & delicious cake 🍰
✨ Ginger Cat Crafts with fantastic Christmas gifts
✨ Worcestershire Wildlife Trust & Senior Staffies stalls
✨ Plus loads of decorations, books, pre-loved treasures & festive bargains!

We can’t wait to welcome you — it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at The Holdings… ❄️❤️✨