A FUNDRAISER has been launched for a cat heroine who has given up her bedroom to poorly strays abandoned on Bradford's streets.

Paula Thoma, who featured in the Telegraph & Argus earlier in the week, is on a mission to spread the message about neutering or spaying our furry friends. 

Paula now cares for 40 cats in her own home with many thrown out on the street because of illnesses like feline Aids (FIV).

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Now a campaign has been launched by friends to raise £500 towards vet bills and on-going care for the cats she's saved.

Paula also has a collection point for cat food and cat litter in the Co-op foodstore in Wibsey.

Living on three hours sleep each night, she told the Telegraph & Argus that many people ask why she continues her plight but it's simply because she cares too much to stop.

Paula said: "To me, a cat in need is a cat in need. I live and breathe daily for the animals I care for.

"I get messages all day regarding cats that need help and I try to make sure they have rescues to go to but the situation is not getting any better and it is breaking my heart seeing the cats suffering daily.

"We see dying kittens everywhere, kittens dead in carrier bags. There's somebody going round mutilating cats. People are letting their cats breed and half these cats won't even live. They use them as bait.

"It's really important to spay and neuter."

People can donate to the cause by visiting the JustGiving page.