What was the fate of the kittens in lockdown?
RIDDLED with fleas, stuffed in a dirty cardboard box and left in an alleyway to die at just three weeks old – this was the fate of five kittens abandoned during lockdown.
Who is responsible for animal rescue during lockdown?
Animal collection officer Cara Gibbon is responsible for rescuing sick and injured animals, currently dealing with up to 10 emergency rescues a day during lockdown. “We’re dealing with a lot of cats being abandoned in lockdown – I’ve definitely seen an increase,” she says.
What’s the name of the most painful cat emergency?
While we’re on the subject of pain, this is one of the most truly painful cat emergencies: aortic thromboembolism, or ATE. ATE is a complication of heart disease in cats in which a blood clot lodges in the rear (usually) legs.
Do you feel guilty if your cat doesn’t show symptoms?
But owners should not feel guilty if they fail to recognize these subtleties — cats don’t come with warning labels, and a person who doesn’t know the symptoms can’t be expected to recognize them (and, by definition, subtle symptoms are hard to recognize).
How are cats being abandoned in Lockdown UK?
“We’re dealing with a lot of cats being abandoned in lockdown – I’ve definitely seen an increase,” she says. “Every week I’m seeing kittens being abandoned in boxes, and older cats too. “Last week for example I rescued five kittens that had been abandoned in a box down an alleyway in Birmingham.
Why is the RSPCA worried about the lockdown?
One charity is worried that more animals will be abandoned this summer once lockdown eases. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) says the impact of coronavirus and difficult financial situations might mean that owners neglect their pets.
Are there any cases of animal abuse in lockdown?
Miraculously, the helpless pets were rescued by the RSPCA and are now recovering, but regular cases of shocking animal cruelty and neglect are still all too frequent in lockdown – with the majority at risk of going unnoticed.
