SIR – I would like to thank all of your wonderful readers who sent in donations. A special thank-you must be said for Pam, who paid a very substantial sum towards our veterinary bill.

We have a number of very ill cats coming in regularly, and without the help of Gatehouse Veterinary Surgery on Allerton Road and their generosity, we would have found it very difficult to cope with the surge.

Unfortunately, we are going through a very tough year with animals being brought in continuously by owners unable to afford them due to financial pressures and evictions.

Rescue centres everywhere are full to the brim with unwanted animals, our own number making it increasingly difficult to keep up with heightening medical bills.

I hope that the animal lovers out there will help us continue in our efforts to provide shelter, warmth and safety for unwanted animals until we are able to find them permanent homes.

Brenda Satterly, Allerton Cat Rescue, Allerton Road, Allerton