Cat found dumped in bin
ABANDONED PET HAD ROTTEN TEETH, BUT IS MAKING A GOOD RECOVERY, SAYS RSPCA
AN injured cat was found dumped “like rubbish” in a bin in a Nottinghamshire village.
The cat, thought to only be around four to six years old, was rescued from a communal bin in Selston on July 11.
The animal was not microchipped. She was in pain as a result of rotten teeth.
A concerned resident had found her in a cat carrier inside a bin.
They took the abandoned pet to a local vet, who in turn contacted the RSPCA.
The cat has been called July. She is now making a good recovery, and has received treatment for her dental issues.
One of her teeth was so rotten it almost fell out of her mouth, and a vet was able to pull it out with little effort.
The awful discovery comes as the RSPCA launched its Cancel Out Cruelty summer campaign to help raise money to stop animal cruelty.
RSPCA inspector, Keith Ellis, said: “I’m keen to hear from anyone who may know who is responsible for abandoning this poor cat in such an irresponsible way.
“We know it is a difficult time for lots of families at the moment, and we understand that many are struggling to cope, particularly given the rising cost of living.
“But abandoning a cat in this way is so irresponsible.
“Please, please never abandon your pet but ask for help before things get so desperate.” Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at the time is urged to contact the RSPCA’S appeal line, confidentially, on 0300 123 8018. This comes as the RSPCA sees a rise of animal cruelty over the summer months, with 245 reports of cruelty every day. RSPCA said they receive 21 reports of animal beatings a day, and nearly one beating every hour.
With the increase in pet ownership and the cost of living crisis putting a strain on people’s finances, the charity fears this could result in more animals being cruelly abandoned.
Please, please never abandon your pet but ask for help before things get so desperate. Keith Ellis