When we first met Simone, her heart was as full as her home.
Sharing her small apartment in the Macarthur region with 28 cats (and at the time, several dogs too), Simone was doing everything she could to care for them. But between constant vet visits, the stress of unplanned litters, and the day-to-day demands of feeding and caring for so many animals, things had become overwhelming.
Simone wasn’t failing her cats, she just needed support.
Through our Keeping Cats Safe at Home program, we stepped in to work alongside Campbelltown City Council and Simone’s social worker to ensure she didn’t have to face this alone. Together, we provided practical, compassionate help: transporting her cats to and from veterinary appointments, supplying food during tough times, and most importantly, ensuring all 28 cats were safely desexed.
That’s 28 lives changed and countless more litters prevented.
One special girl, Shyllaw, needed urgent dental surgery. Thanks to the incredible generosity of a dedicated RSPCA volunteer branch Senior Manager, she received the care she urgently needed. Uni Vets Camden then went a step further, taking Shyllaw under their wing and supporting her ongoing treatment through a new trial program.
Today, Simone’s home is calmer. Her cats are healthier. And perhaps most importantly, her support network is stronger than ever.
Her story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when councils, veterinarians, volunteers, and animal welfare organisations come together with compassion and a shared purpose.
For Simone and her 28 beloved cats, that collaboration changed everything.
