Hi, I'm Denise Marriott, a 71-year-old pensioner, living in Spain.

I have been caring for, feeding and neutering the community cats here in Rubite, a little Spanish village in the hills above Torre del Mar. I have so far taken 8 cats to be neutered in the last month since I moved here, thanks to the funds of a local fundraiser.

If the cats are not looked after, females will have three or more litters a year, most of the kittens will not survive to adulthood, but lead short, hungry lives. Those that cling to life will be subject to infections and will often lose the eyesight of one or both eyes.

Male cats will fight over female cats and over food, often losing an eye or having other serious injuries. The majority of cats will not live past the age of three. Many kittens will die in their first few days or months.

Neutering, feeding and looking out for injured cats completely changes their lives for the better. There are over 50 cats here.

All this costs money. People have been extraordinarily generous, but my funds are now down to 30€.

I rely on donations to continue to neuter and care for the cats. I am so grateful for every gift large or small. Please help me if you can.