Bailey's Story
November 10, 2025
What we didn’t know was that Bailey was also carrying a precious secret.
Gift a Second Chance This Christmas | Big Give 2025
This Christmas, you can help animals in crisis and give them the care, comfort, and second chance they deserve.
Every day, our animal rescue charity welcomes frightened, injured, and abandoned animals who urgently need medical help. Whether they are strays, victims of neglect, or much-loved pets whose owners can no longer care for them, they all share one thing: They need our help.
Donate between Midday 2nd December December to Midday on the 9th December via our Big Give link and have your donation doubled!
One Donation, Twice the Impact!
Right now, the UK is facing a pet homelessness crisis like never before.
More animals than ever are arriving at our doors, while the cost of veterinary care continues to rise.
It’s an incredibly tough time for the animal welfare sector, but with your help, we can make sure no animal is left behind.
Double Your Impact with the Big Give Christmas Challenge
This year, we’re taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025 and every donation you make will be doubled for one week only!
Our generous match funders have already pledged to match your donations and we’re aiming to raise £15,000 in total. That means this Christmas your gift will go twice as far to:
- Provide urgent veterinary treatment for sick and injured animals
- Offer warmth, comfort, and safety to vulnerable frightened animals in need
- Support long-term recovery and rehoming for animals who deserve a second chance
Donate between Midday 2nd December December to Midday on the 9th December via our Big Give link and have your donation doubled!
One Donation, Twice the Impact!
Olivia’s Story
When Olivia arrived, she had nowhere else to go.
She was one of fifteen cats that had been living in a one-bedroom flat.
All of the cats had a infestation of ear mites and a heavy flea burden.
Olivia was understandably nervous and in pain with dental disease, both upper canines were loose and infected and other teeth broken and painful.
She was provided with antibiotics, pain relief, and treatment for parasites, followed by an urgent dental procedure.
Olivia was safe, fed, and cared for.
Sadly her rough start didn’t end there.
Not long after settling in, we discovered an abdominal lump that needed urgent investigation and surgery to remove.
Thanks to quick action and expert care, Olivia came through her operation safely and continued to grow stronger each day.
Her arrival at CDCH marked the beginning of Olivia’s recovery.
We gave her nutritious food and a warm, quiet place to rest and settle.
Today, she’s a healthy, confident cat who finally knows what love feels like.
Olivia soon found a dedicated and loving adopter and the second chance she deserved.
Livvie has settled in really well. She’s very affectionate, loves sitting on the arm of the chair bunting her head for attention.
She enjoys curling up on the sofa and has a favourite log in the garden. She’s quite small and clearly loved in her past. She’s never far away and comes running when she’s called.
Olivia’s story is just one example of the life-changing difference your donation can make.
Donate between Midday 2nd December December to Midday on the 9th December via our Big Give link and have your donation doubled!
One Donation, Twice the Impact!
The Ongoing Pet Homelessness Crisis
Throughout 2025, our animal rescue teams have faced an overwhelming increase in calls for help.
Every day, frightened animals arrive in urgent need, from stray dogs and abandoned kittens to beloved pets whose owners can no longer afford their care.
This winter, it’s a race against time to bring animals in from the cold.
Food, warmth, and medical care can mean the difference between survival and heartbreak.
Your support ensures we can be there, ready to provide life-saving treatment, comfort, and hope to every animal who needs us this Christmas and beyond.
Be Their Second Chance This Christmas
This Christmas, the need to support animals has surged, reflecting a significant rise in requests for our services.
Last year, CDCH assisted over 1,000 animals, but escalating expenses and the ongoing cost of living crisis have intensified the demand for our assistance.
Additionally, we’re frequently caring for more animals with complex needs, which prolongs and deepens the rehoming process.
Each animal needs dedicated care, time, and love so they can live a happy, bright future.
Your kindness can transform a life.
Your donation provides warmth for a shivering cat, treatment for a dog in pain, and a safe place for a frightened pet to rest.
By donating to our Big Give Christmas Appeal, you’ll help us reach our £15,000 target ensuring no animal is left behind this winter.
Every donation made between 2nd – 9th December will be doubled via the Big Give Link
Thanks to our generous match funders.
St. James’s Place, Reed Foundation, Pet Drugs Online , Print Post 365, Bondline Electronics, Tyndale Farm Veterinary Practice, SPA VETs & Mortgage Habitat
This Christmas, please open your heart and gift a second chance to an animal in need.
One Donation Twice the Impact
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