Dozens of cats have been rescued from a property that has been described as filthy and utterly unfit for any living being. Inspectors from the RSPCA were called to the address after concerns for the welfare of the animals arose following the death of the person who had been living at the property.
What they found was heart-breaking. There were 27 cats living in an extremely sad situation unwell, filthy, and frightened.
Among them were several frail kittens battling with severe anaemia, respiratory infections, sore eyes, and other flu-like symptoms. These poor babies have been taken to the Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home in a bid to provide them with a brighter future and quite literally save their lives.
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The six kittens, aged approximately six weeks old, have been named Bellingham, Rice, Harry, Pickford, Gareth, and Foden in recognition of their fighting spirit. and after the England team in the current UEFA Euros 2024 currently taking place in Germany. The staff at the Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home are determined to do whatever it takes to give these kittens a fighting chance, but there extremely poorly, anaemic, and very weak.
The remaining 21 cats, who also found, have been taken by the RSPCA to various other rescue and rehoming centres. These cats were found living in the most appalling squalor, and are understandably scared and timid.
The kittens were covered in fleas and filth and matted with their own excrement, demonstrating the unimaginable conditions they had been living in and highlighting their extremely poor health. The images from the inspectors’ visit are deeply distressing, showing the horrific state these poor animals were kept in.
All six kittens began receiving intensive veterinary care, antibiotics, and all the love the team can muster. Sadly two of the kittens became extremely poorly and were taken to an emergency veterinary hospital where they received critical intensive veterinary care, IV fluids, and antibiotics.
Despite the team at the Cotswold Cats and Dogs Home and their tireless efforts, two of the poorly kittens sadly passed away. The remaining kittens are on a fight for survival, and the path ahead is fraught with challenges, however the rescue team will continue to do everything within their power to help them pull through.
The Cotswold Dogs and Cats Home urgently need help with the overwhelming cost of medical treatment, special food, and around-the-clock care is overwhelming.
Your generosity can make a real difference in the lives of these innocent kittens. Every donation, no matter how small, brings us one step closer to giving the remaining babies the second chance they deserve.
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Sarah Carter is a health and wellness expert residing in the UK. With a background in healthcare, she offers evidence-based advice on fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, promoting healthier living for readers.
