Kittens rescued after being found in car engine by member of NI public
They are currently being cared for by Cats Protection Northern Ireland
Three kittens have been rescued after being found inside a car engine by a member of the Northern Irish public.
They’ve been named Sloan, Mimi, and Fawn and are currently being cared for by Cats Protection Northern Ireland Cat Centre.
The kittens were just four weeks old when they came to the centre in Dundonald after being rescued by a concerned member of the public who heard distressed meowing coming from under the car's bonnet.
Covered in dirt and engine oil, the kittens were swiftly brought to the safety of Cats Protection where they have been receiving the specialised care and attention they need to survive.
Andrew Doherty, Cats Protection Northern Ireland Cat Centre Manager, said, “We think these vulnerable kittens had likely been abandoned by their mother and tucked themselves into the car engine for warmth and safety.”
“Sloan, Mimi, and Fawn have required round-the-clock care from our dedicated team, including frequent small meals, gentle cleaning, specialised kitten formula, and lots of TLC.”
“The kittens are going from strength to strength so far, however there's no substitute for mum and we will continue to monitor Sloan, Mimi and Fawn very closely and take it a day at a time.”
Cats Protection is appealing to the community to raise £1000 to support Sloan, Mimi, and Fawn’s ongoing care.