RSPCA Beds South & Mid Herts Branch

02/11/2026

...our BIG Mamma! We are still waiting....

01/11/2026

Max Speaks... 🧡🐾

Hello my Facebook fans,
Dressed up for strictly last night...

Well... this week the hoooomans took me back to that place they call the vet! Honestly, I wasn't impressed. My teeth had been sore and wobbly for a while and, if I'm being truthful, they were hurting quite a bit.

The vet man had a look and decided four of my teeth had to go. FOUR! 😾
I came home all wobbly and sleepy after my operation, but do you know what? My mouth feels so much better now. It's all healed up and I can enjoy my food without those nasty painful teeth bothering me anymore.

Sadly, that's not the end of my adventures. I'm also back on those wretched eye drops. Several different kinds. A hundred times a day... or at least that's what it feels like! 🙄

I heard the vet man saying that if my eye keeps flaring up, they might have to remove it altogether. That's a scary thought, my friends, but for now we're taking things one day at a time and hoping these drops do their job.

The good news is that last night I got to curl up in my very favourite spot under the TV. Safe, cosy, warm and surrounded by the people I love. 🧡

And speaking of love... I absolutely luvs my big new ginger brofur. He's become one of my favourite things about being here. My sisfur loves me too, and my mum, along with all my friends here, are Team Max every step of the way.

So thank you, my wonderful Facebook fans, for all your kindness, good wishes and support. It means more than this handsome ginger gentleman can ever say.

I'm feeling comfortable, my mouth is happy, my heart is full, and today I'm concentrating on the things that matter most: naps, cuddles, food and family. 🐾

Thank you for cheering me on.
I lubs you all.

Love and purrs,

Max 🧡

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31/10/2026

Have we made animal rescue the solution to every pet problem?

Found a stray animal? "Call the RSPCA."

Moving house and can't take your pet? "Call a rescue."

An unexpected litter arrives? "Call a rescue."

Behaviour problems becoming difficult to manage? "Call a rescue."

A cat has kittens because she wasn't neutered? "Call a rescue."

And when a rescue has no available spaces, foster homes are full, and resources are stretched to breaking point?

Too often, frustration gets directed at the very people who are trying to help.
The reality is that animal rescue is not an unlimited service.

Behind every animal we help are limited foster homes, limited funds, and dedicated volunteers giving up their evenings, weekends, and family time to support animals in need.

At RSPCA Beds South & Mid Herts, we see the consequences of difficult circumstances every day, and we remain committed to helping as many animals and people as possible. But we cannot solve every situation instantly, and we cannot do it alone.
Rescue plays a vital role in animal welfare, BUT prevention and responsible pet ownership are EVEN MORE important.

Neutering pets helps prevent unwanted litters.

Training and socialisation can prevent behavioural issues from escalating.

Planning ahead before major life changes can help avoid pets losing their homes.

Microchipping and secure containment help lost pets find their way back to their families.

Animal welfare is a shared responsibility.

Rescues will always be here to help where we can, but the conversation we need to have as a community is not just about what rescue organisations can do, or fail to do but what all of us can do to reduce the need for rescue in the first place.

Because the best outcome isn't finding space in rescue!!! It's creating fewer animals that need rescuing at all. ❤️

29/10/2026

Working from home and in need of kitten administrators?

We have 5 trained and experienced purr, mayhem and chaos certified teams. They cannot work alone so come in teams of 2/3! Sausage the black older kitten is a trained supervisor and he works well with both teams.

Hear them purrrrrr

Apply here: https://rspca-southbedsmidherts.org.uk/adopt-a-cat/

More info https://www.rspca.org.uk/local/findapet/-/rspca/bedfordshire-south-and-mid-hertfordshire-branch

24/10/2026

Puuuurleasse Welcome our 5 kittens! Sausage is their big bro from a previous litter! Mom was neutered and can finally live a life free from kitten birthing!

Of course they entertained us from day 1 hiding 🫣 in the 🌴...

No adoption enquiries.

23/10/2026

Spot the kittens....🙀

We took in 5 kittens yesterday found in a garden. We will tell their story in due course ...in the meantime can you find any?
...sure these will keep us ENTERTAINED!!?

22/10/2026

One Mama cat rescued yesterday!

She is now safe to have her babies... considering her SIZE we wonder 🤔 how many??? Your last and final litter baby girl! No babies for your babies either!!!

Neuter your cats! Imagine she gave birth in the middle of storm Austin! What chance would she and her babies have had!?

15/10/2026

RSPCA Beds South and mid Herts branch Bingo charity night! Please book now! 22£ includes a burger 🍔 meal and drink plus all bingo and includes a donation to us! We look forward to seeing you there

Book here https://www.designmynight.com/uk/event-space/luton/mecca-luton-skimpot-road/rspca-charity-bingo-night?fbclid=IwdGRjcAU94XRjbGNrBT3hamV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YBc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEe3y-ETXWqggHxFNb1B_VXH-5oPNIl8M4u-CmECvZuq5iJowmvpB9DXaEBXu8_aem_KujNmODPxg6zvU--YdbCGg

Buy tickets for RSPCA Charity Bingo Night at Mecca Luton Skimpot Road UK. Tickets and information for RSPCA Charity Bingo Night Sat, 17th Oct 2026 @ 18:00 - 21:00 in UK.

14/10/2026

👑 Meet Podge: Looking for Staff... Sorry, We Mean a Home!

Podge has an announcement:

Other cats? Absolutely not. Sharing food? Don't be ridiculous. Competing for attention? How very dare you.

This handsome lad has made it crystal clear that he wants to be the only pet in the household, and after much discussion, negotiation, and attempted diplomacy, and failed attempt to introduce another cat we had to concede that he simply wasn't prepared to compromise on that.

Podge isn't interested in roommates! He's looking for a kingdom! 👑

As an only pet, Podge can finally relax, stretch out on the sofa without judgement, and enjoy a life where every sunbeam, every treat, and every cuddle belongs exclusively to him.

Now, before you think he's a diva (okay, he is a little bit), Podge has plenty of love to give. He enjoys spending time with his people, loves companionship on his own terms, and will reward the lucky humans who adopt him with affection, entertainment and regular reminders about meal times.

Speaking of meals... Podge is currently carrying a little more "kingly presence" around the middle than is strictly necessary, so he'd love a family who can help him swap a few extra pounds for a healthier waistline.

If you're looking for a cat with character, confidence and absolutely zero interest in sharing, Podge could be your perfect match.

One cat. One kingdom. One very handsome king. 👑🐾

Apply here
https://rspca-southbedsmidherts.org.uk/adopt-a-cat/

13/10/2026

🐾 MAX: THE BOY WHO WILL ALWAYS BE OUR BOY 🧡

Some cats come into your life and leave pawprints on your heart forever.
Max arrived with us at RSPCA Beds South & Mid Herts Branch care in January 2026 after the heartbreaking loss of his owner.

What we discovered was devastating.

As a young cat, Max had been involved in a road traffic accident. He had already lost the sight in one eye and on arrival was suffering from a serious ulcer in his remaining eye. His jaw had previously been wired following injuries, with the wire actually protruding when he came into our care.

But that wasn't all.

Max was riddled with fleas and parasites. His fur was falling out. He was desperately itchy, underweight and malnourished.

And then every challenge:

✅ Jaw wire removed
✅ Eye ulcer treated and healed
✅ Fleas and parasites eliminated
✅ Allergy testing completed
✅ Diabetes diagnosed and managed
✅ Special diet introduced
✅ Endless love and care provided

To date, Max has cost over £2,710 in veterinary treatment alone.

Today, his ongoing care costs around £410 every month: 🐾 Special food: £140 per month
🐾 Medication and diabetic care: £270 per month

Sadly, because these are pre-existing conditions, insurance isn't an option for any future owner.

So we made a decision.

We adopted Max ourselves.

That's right.

Max is now an official RSPCA Beds South & Mid Herts Branch cat and we have committed to caring for him for the rest of his life.

And the best bit?

He's found his forever foster home! 🧡
He has new furry friends, a warm bed, a full tummy and people who adore him. After everything he has endured, Max is finally safe, loved and comfortable.

Now we're hoping that some of you might like to become one of Max's special supporters.

🌟 Could you become a Virtual Adopter for Max? 🌟

A regular monthly donation, no matter how small, helps us continue providing his food, medication and ongoing care.

Or perhaps you'd like to make a one-off gift?

Simply donate and mark your donation "MAX" so we know who you're supporting.

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Let's show this amazing boy that he has an army of people behind him.
Please share this post and help us find 100 people who can spare just a few pounds a month for Max.

Because once you've met Max...
You can't help but love him. 🧡🐾



🧡 Comment "TEAM MAX" below if you'd like to be one of Max's Virtual Adopters!