Over 40 Belfast kittens looking for new homes
A batch of over 40 kittens abandoned in the Greater Belfast area are looking for new homes.
Last updated 10th Aug 2017
The Cats Protection Belfast Adoption Centre has said the influx may have to do with the warm weather, leading more cats to be out in the streets.
It also said that the lack of neutering of cats was a problem.
Belfast Adoption Centre Manager Bel Livingstone said: “As a result of unneutered cats breeding, we have recently taken in over 40 unwanted and abandoned kittens.
"With over 100 cats already in our care, we are desperately looking for new owners to provide homes for these cats and kittens.
"I would appeal to anyone who can offer a loving home to contact us as soon as possible and not be tempted to buy a kitten through the internet.”
“One unneutered female cat can produce up to 18 kittens a year so neutering really will help to reduce the number of kittens that are brought to the charity or dumped and left to fend for themselves.
"Neutering also makes cats less likely to fight and pass on diseases transmitted through biting and saliva, so it is also beneficial to your cat’s health.”