Can you help Mayhew care for a helpless and poorly kitten like Pippen?

Mayhew has had a Community Vet Clinic as part of our historic shelter in Kensal Green since 1925. We have a proud history of providing free preventative Veterinary Interventions for low-income pet owners living within one of five London boroughs - Ealing, Brent, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster. By providing preventative vet treatments including neutering, microchipping, vaccinations and dental procedures free of charge to those who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford treatment for their pets, we give dogs and cats the best chance of a long and happy life. Our clinic provides care for hundreds of cats each year.

In 2024, new legislation requiring all cats to be microchipped means we will see a rise in the number of cats that will need to be seen in our clinic.

All Mayhew clinic’s running costs are powered by the generosity of our supporters.

Moved by one kitten’s story, Mayhew

Head of Operations & Acting Head of Clinic, Lisa Guiney, explains, “Pippen was the smallest kitten from a litter of strays who had been brought to the clinic on an icy spring morning. They were cold, weak and frightened. Pippen needed the most urgent care. And closer examinations by our team showed that she had multiple medical conditions, which for a kitten so young was extremely worrying.”

She continues, “It’s because of our supporters that that we have an on-site veterinary clinic, so Pippen immediately got scans and started to receive dedicated care, a special diet and plenty of love and care. The team also gave these poor kittens warm baths, antibiotics and flea treatments. In addition and most importantly, a safe and warm place for them to sleep and rest, along with the love and care they needed to improve, day by day. It’s thanks to people’s kind donations that we could ensure that Pippen and her siblings were able to take those first, brave little steps towards a happy and healthy life.”

Pippen is now a healthy, happy and playful kitten and is doing wonderfully well. Her siblings are all flourishing too, each with their own characters and personality. They’re curious, energetic, and just love to play, which will help them grow up to happy, well-balanced cats.

Pippen won’t be the last stray kitten to come to Mayhew in need of medical help. Your support is so important at the moment and whatever you’re able to afford to donate will help make a difference. If you would like to make a donation, please visit https://themayhew.org/clinic-appeal/