A cat found abandoned in Greater Manchester alongside a heartbreaking apology note from her owner has now found a new home.
One-year-old Lilo was found abandoned by RSPCA Manchester & Salford in what was said to be a “very frightened and timid” state after her former owners could no longer providing a suitable home for her – but now, after spending some time with a loving foster carer over the past couple of months, she is ready to start a new life in her forever home.
A heartbreaking note from Lilo’s former owner explaining why they could no longer look after the tortoiseshell and white cat was found by RSPCA officers alongside her.
In the handwritten note, Lilo’s former owners explained that they “loved her very much but can’t keep her anymore” and hoped that by putting her in the care of the RSPCA, the cat could find a new home with “someone that would love [her] more”.
The note also gave instructions to help future owners give Lilo all the love and care she needs.
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Cat found abandoned with heartbreaking ‘sorry’ note from owner gets new home / Credit: RSPCA Manchester & Salford
“My name is Lilo and I am one,” the note begins.
“My mummy is sorry and she loves me very much, but she can’t keep me anymore. I love treats and soft blankets to make biscuits on. I am an indoor cat too. I love to play and am very independent but I do love a snuggle and to sleep on the end of the bed at night.
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“I’m a good girl and my mummy hopes someone will love me more. Please take care of me.”
The RSPCA explained that Lilo was a “very frightened and timid cat” when they found her, but thanks to the details provided by her former owner on how best to care for her, they were able to place the young feline in a foster home that “replicated her original home”.
It apparently didn’t take Lilo long to “settle and forge a strong relationship” with her foster carers, which made it easy for RSPCA officers to introduce her to new people.
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“Lilo soon settled and forged a strong relationship with her foster mum,” the RSPCA explained, “and this enabled us to introduce her to new people and find her the purrfect match of an adopter for her.”
“Today we are taking Lilo to her new, furever home to a very excited adopter.
“We want to say a special thank you to her foster mom (she’s American) and her adopted mum, for without them both, we could not have made this happen,” the RSPCA concluded in its now-viral post to Facebook.
The RSPCA’s social media post sharing Lilo’s success story has amassed hundreds of warm responses and comments from local people – who described the note as “heartbreaking” but said they were glad the story “had a happy ending”.
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Adventurous Mancs needed to take part in next series of BBC’s Race Across the World
Emily Sergeant
Are you a fan of travelling? Got a bit of a competitive streak in your nature? Well, this might just be your calling then.
The BBC is, once again, casting for the next series of Race Across the World.
The BAFTA-winning hit show draws in thousands of viewers each week, and now producers are on the look-out for ‘intrepid duos’ of all ages who reckon they’re ready to take a step into the unknown, and embark on an epic race across land and sea for the next seried – and that includes Greater Manchester residents.
With applications for the next series of the massively-popular show now open, nomadic Mancs are being encouraged to take part.
On a limited budget and away from the luxuries of modern technology and conveniences, those lucky applicants selected to take part in the next series will get the chance to experience life in some of the world’s most beautiful and remote locations.
Adventurous Mancs are needed to take part in the next series of Race Across the World / Credit: BBC
Navigating their way across thousands of miles, they’ll travel through spectacular scenery and dynamic cities, visit ancient wonders, learn local customs, and take part in time-honoured traditions.
But, as producers are keen to point out, ‘the physical journey is only half of the story’. That’s because, as the contestants take on the challenge of travelling across the world, the greatest thing they’ll discover along the way could actually be about themselves and one another.
Putting out a UK-wide casting call on the BBC website this week, producers Studio Lambert wrote: “We are now accepting applications for the next series of Race Across the World. This experience is open to all, whether you’re a seasoned traveller or total novice.
“We want to hear what undertaking a trip like this would mean to you, and with a cash prize at stake, what lengths you would go to to win.”
Fancy it then? Applications for the next series of Race Across the World are now open for anyone over 18 years of age, with a deadline date of 29 March 2026, and you can find out more information and apply via the BBC website.
VAR audio requested as Nottingham Forest prepare complaint after Man City defeat
Danny Jones
Nottingham Forest have requested that the VAR audio from their game against Manchester City be released, as they are considering launching a formal complaint following the defeat.
Forest hosted Man City at home this past weekend and went on to lose 2-1.
However, Sean Dyche’s side are said to be ‘extremely unhappy’ with some of the refereeing decisions made by first official, Rob Jones, on the day.
As a result, they are now asking the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) to share some of the conversations between on-pitch officials and the VAR team at Stockley Park in West London.
"I'm scratching my head and I can't believe it!" 😳
Sean Dyche wasn't happy with the officiating in their loss to Man City 😬
As you can see, Dyche initially said that “there’s no point” in pushing the refs on their performance, as he feels they usually only “get in trouble”, but it looks as though his employers have advocated for him.
Nottingham Forest had a problem with the final call in a number of instances during the festive fixture on Saturday, 27 December, but none more so than in one key moment.
The manager and his coaching team felt that Rayan Cherki’s 83rd-minute winner should have been cancelled out following a foul by Nico O’Reilly on Morgan Gibbs-White in the preceding corner, which may have prevented Cherki from scoring another decisive finish.
Dyche also argued that another City defender, Ruben Dias, was due a second yellow card and therefore dismissal from the pitch for a challenge after the break, but there was ultimately nothing doing.
You can see the collision here:
"I do have sympathy for Sean Dyche… it is a second yellow card!"
Ref Watch discuss whether Ruben Dias should have been sent off against Nottingham Forest. pic.twitter.com/dxTYmGsEqZ
According to Sky Sports News, Nottingham have already requested more information from the refereeing body, with this not being the first time they’ve felt hard done by.
As they put it, the hope/belief is that raising the issue could help “start a broader discussion around officiating this season.”
What do you make of Forest’s concerns against Manchester City, and do you think they’re worthy of launching an official complaint against the PGMOL and Premier League?
You can see the highlights from the game and perhaps decide for yourself down below.
Emily Sergeant -
20th February 2023 
