Stowmarket cats and kittens found abandoned in car park

Tara Scott, founder of Kitty Kat Rescue in Suffolk, was alerted to the seven cats and kittens which had been abandoned last Thursday. 

All of the cats were collected and taken into foster placements for more inspections on their condition.

All of the kittens were found underweight (Image: Kitty Kat Rescue) Ms Scott feels that every rescue is struggling this year with the volume of intakes. 

"This year every rescue is on its knees with intakes. We go to places as far as Birmingham and London," she said. 

"The cost of living and the charges is just having a huge impact on animal welfare at the moment. People are feeling the pinch more than at the start of the year. 

"There needs to be tougher regulations. We need to follow other countries where all cats are neutered by six months of age." 

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All of the cats are now recovering after being found (Image: Kitty Kat Rescue) Seven cats and kittens were found in the car park (Image: Kitty Kat Rescue) According to the self-funded rescue and rehoming service, all of the kittens were found underweight and covered in fleas. 

Ms Scott believes some of the group may have fallen victim to the cold and wet had they been found any later. 

She continued: "If the lady did not take them in when she did, the cold and wet would have taken the smaller ones. 

"They are going to take a little while but they do not deserve it."

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The rescue service founder added that there is currently a "huge waiting list" for cats to be saved. 

On social media, a spokesperson added: "We really need to stamp out cruelty. Rescues are on their knees struggling with the pure amount of pleas, abandonments and neglect. It really is the worst it's ever been.

"There are no excuses to dumping any fur baby. They are your responsibility."