A local animal rescue is appealing to the public for urgent support after taking responsibility for a severely injured stray cat who was found following a road traffic accident with a traumatic hip injury.

Elvis, the three-year-old male cat, described by rescuers as gentle and resilient despite his ordeal, was discovered after being struck by a vehicle and left with a dislocated femur. With no registered owner and no one to cover his veterinary costs, his future now depends entirely on charitable support.

In response to the recent Rescue Roulette: Dogs from Abroad documentary, we at PAW Society feel compelled to speak out. Once again, small, ethical rescues are portrayed unfairly, while large national organisations are elevated without scrutiny.

We reject this one-sided narrative. The cases highlighted do not reflect our values or the values of many responsible, foster-based rescues across the UK. We demand meaningful reform in the rescue sector that includes real standards, real accountability, and a real voice for those working tirelessly on the frontlines of animal welfare.

Real change doesn’t come from silencing the small. It comes from listening to those doing the hard work without fanfare, every single day.