Carers needed

Whanganui’s SPCA Centre is searching for foster carers after 30 kittens recently came into its care. The Whanganui branch received a call from a property manager last week, notifying the centre of numerous sick kittens on a property. The kittens and their mothers did not belong to the tenant but were strays living on the property. SPCA Whanganui centre manager Francie Flis said in a statement that she suspected there were roughly seven different litters on the premises. ‘‘We are well and truly into the swing of kitten season, and never before have we brought in this many kittens from one property in a week.’’ She expressed gratitude to the property manager and tenant for bringing the animals in and was working closely with them to care for the vulnerable and sick kittens. The kittens were now safe, warm, well-fed and being treated with medication to fight cat flu. Whanganui SPCA has also offered to supply bedding, food, toys and medication for the cats’ time in foster care.