The helpless kittens are “far too young to be without their mum”
Six vulnerable kittens were abandoned in Hull on Christmas Day, prompting urgent calls to find their mum because they are too young to be separated. The kittens, estimated to be five weeks old, were found in Melrose Street, off Anlaby Road.
The Hull branch of the RSPCA is appealing for information on the whereabouts of the kittens’ mother, “who may still be nearby and in need of help herself”. They also requested donations from the public to support the kittens’ care, saying the rescue centre is currently “bursting with cats”.
In a post published on its Facebook page, RSPCA Hull & East Riding Branch said: “We can’t believe that on Christmas Day we are having to share this post. Sadly, six kittens, just five weeks old, have been abandoned.
“At this age they are far too young to be without their mum, and we are urgently appealing for information on behalf of the National RSPCA. What is already an incredibly busy day for our staff and volunteers has become even harder.
“Our centre is currently bursting with cats, and these kittens now require round-the-clock care, warmth, feeding and veterinary treatment. As a self-funded, RSPCA Hull and East Riding branch, we receive no automatic funding from the National RSPCA, and situations like this place huge pressure on our already stretched resources.
“They were found on Melrose Street, Anlaby Road, and our biggest priority right now is locating their mum, who may still be nearby and in need of help herself. If you have any information, please contact the National RSPCA cruelty line on 0300 1234 999 and quote log number 1702944. Any detail, no matter how small, could help.
“If you’re able to support their care this Christmas, we would be incredibly grateful if you could use the donate button below. Your support helps us continue providing lifesaving care to animals who have nowhere else to turn.”
So far, £936 has been raised from 63 donations. The post concluded: “Thank you to everyone who continues to stand by our animals, even on days like today.”
Commenting on the news, one person said: “Poor babies. Absolutely heartless people dumping them! Hope they are all OK and find health and happy homes.”
Another supporter wrote: “What a start to life, poor little kittens. Just made a small donation for their care, bless them.”
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