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Monday, 23 August 2010
RSPCA blog
Find out what a day in the life of the RSPCA is like
By RSPCA's Jude Clay
We've been really busy at the moment. Lots of cute cats and kittens are looking for new homes! RSPCA branches are full of felines desperate to find new owners. The cats are in the charity’s care after being abandoned, found as strays or given up by their previous owners.
Some of the centres in England and Wales are looking after more cats than ever before!
Since the start of 2009, 21 cats have been taken in to the charity’s branches and rehoming centres every single day. Many centres are completely full up and some cats and kittens are living with foster parents while permanent homes are found.
The RSPCA is hoping that people who are thinking of getting a cat or a kitten will avoid answering adverts in newspapers or visiting pet shops, but to take home a rescue animal who desperately needs the chance to make a fresh start.
Although it’s important to remember that having a pet is a big commitment. You should speak to your parents and make sure they are happy to pay for food, vet bills and other things your new addition to the family would need to stay happy and healthy. If you think you and your family can provide a forever home to a cat or kitten, log onto www.rspca.org.uk
Two cats - Molly and Justin came to the Warwickshire South and East branch of the RSPCA when their owner moved and was not able to take the two cats with them.
Four kittens were abandoned in a box in Colwyn Bay last month and were brought to the Bryn-y-Maen regional animal centre in North Wales. But the centre was completely full so they are currently living with fosterers while centre staff search for a permanent home.
Bonnie and Clyde from Central London and North East branch came in as abandoned kittens and they have been in foster care until now. They are gorgeous, purry cats who adore each other.
The cat in the video is Amber. Seven-year-old Amber has been at Little Valley Animal Shelter in Exeter for over a year. She was overweight when she was rescued by an RSPCA inspector but after a strict diet she is back down to an ideal size for her age and breed.
Check back soon for more RSPCA blogs!
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kizzie (Age 14) wrote on Wednesday, 1 September 2010 @ 19:22
thats soooo upsetting
sooty122 (Age 12) wrote on Friday, 10 September 2010 @ 18:05
why would they abandon A kitten so cuute! thats unfair on the caT!
Anya2000 (Age 11) wrote on Sunday, 3 October 2010 @ 15:43
I think the rspca is a great charity and that everyone should make donations to shelters.
Puppylove (Age 11) wrote on Saturday, 23 October 2010 @ 15:58
Amber was so cute HOW COULD PEOPLE DO THAT TO KITTEN'S LIKE Amber!
siobhan01 (Age 9) wrote on Sunday, 20 February 2011 @ 10:15
who would do this to a cat like amber amber might be the same cat as the one i would like when i am older but i can not have one till i live by my self i would like a cat and if i got one it would like rabbits and i would never abanden it like that
emrocks321 (Age 10) wrote on Friday, 1 April 2011 @ 21:50
such a cute cat how could some one do that it
PUFFY (Age 11) wrote on Friday, 19 August 2011 @ 22:31
what kinda sick person would do that to such cute cats !
kicky105 (Age 12) wrote on Sunday, 9 October 2011 @ 15:28
aww!
superdog7 (Age 12) wrote on Monday, 10 October 2011 @ 16:08
so sad that thing like this happen
Squidge (Age 13) wrote on Sunday, 11 December 2011 @ 18:22
how can anybody do such a thing to any animal, no matter how cute or ugly it is!!!!!!!!!! poor Amber!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Squidge (Age 13) wrote on Sunday, 11 December 2011 @ 18:24
poor cats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it must be so horrible!!!!!!!!!!!!
belmont (Age 8) wrote on Wednesday, 18 January 2012 @ 18:02
I would like to adopt cat.
belmont (Age 8) wrote on Wednesday, 18 January 2012 @ 18:06
I think the people who abandon cats are very cruel.
vicky864 (Age 10) wrote on Monday, 16 April 2012 @ 16:42
i like cats
alfie123 (Age 12) wrote on Sunday, 20 May 2012 @ 19:22
I thik it is really cruel and that the RSPCA are soooooooo amazing and are my favourite charity.