The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat and her four newborn kittens were found in Cardiff.
The black and white cats were found by a member of the public in a layby on Leckwith Road on Monday (11 August) at around 9.40am. They were found wet through and were shivering constantly.
RSPCA animal collection officer (ACO) Sarah Davies said: “The cat could have gone there by herself but it was an odd location for her to wander to, so it could be a possible abandonment.
“She is a friendly, loving mum and doesn’t seem like a stray. She must be owned by someone, but she has no collar, tag or chip.
“She is fit and healthy, and the kittens – two of which are male and two are female – are doing well.”
The RSPCA urges all pet owners to get their cats neutered from four months to try to combat the problem of unwanted litters.
“If people don’t want kittens, they should get their cats neutered in the first place, then they would not have to abandon them,” added ACO Davies.
The cats have been placed into our care and will be made available for rehoming if the owners do not come forward.
These are not the first kittens that have been found in Cardiff as over the past few weeks there have been a number of possible abandonments.
Three male and two female kittens were found in a suitcase on 1 August by a member of the public on the footpath that runs at the back of Clive Street, Grangetown. One kitten had been stuck in the zipper of the suitcase.
In another incident, a black and white cat and her 10-week-old kitten were found at around 9am on 28 July scratching and crying in a closed box in an alleyway to the side of Frank Road in Ely.
A kitten was also found near Moy Street in Roath on the same day (28 July) at around 4.30pm. The scared moggie who is grey/white in colour, had been running in and out of traffic.
To find out how to rehome an animal from RSPCA’s Newport Animal Centre please call 0300 123 0744 or email [email protected] or visit http://www.rspca.org.uk/local/newport-animal-centre/
Anyone who may have information about these incidents should contact the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999. Calls are treated in confidence.
If you would like to help the RSPCA, you can give £3 now by texting HELP to 78866 (text costs £3 + one standard network rate message).
