Cats suffering injuries and infections saved from property near Skegness
Last month 30 matted dogs were rescued by the RSPCA from the site
Last updated 9th Feb 2021
Two cats, found in a property near Skegness where 30 matted dogs were rescued, have been saved by the RSPCA.
Inspectors raided the site last month and the poor state the pets were in went viral.
The dogs were all found in a neglected state in kennels and some were so matted their breeds were unrecognisable.
The two cats suffered serious injuries and infections.
Ella Carpenter, manager at the centre, said: “We have found these cats have suffered the long term effects of untreated cat flu.
“Both cats will stay with us to help them recover from recent stressful events and once they are ready they will be found a loving home.
“These two cats are an example of just how important it is to keep vaccinations up-to-date to protect against cat flu."
Three further dogs, all male Belgian Shepherd-cross types, were handed over into the care of the centre last week from the same property.
They were not suffering from the matting of the longer haired smaller breeds but their coats were foul smelling due to the long-term kennel conditions they were kept in so had to have a significant amount of bathing and also need their skin treated.
Ella said: ““We are told the dogs have had limited opportunities to be out of kennels if at all, so there will be a lot of work ahead in terms of the transition from kennels to a home environment.
“We will be working with these beauties, getting to know them and using positive, reward based training. In our care, they can be given more opportunities to exercise, interact and problem solve so we can aim to reduce stress related behaviours such as kennel spinning and pacing.
“Often this is due to frustration and a lack of enrichment in their environment and the inability to let off steam. The behaviour can become learned and difficult to break but with the right kind of training and stimulation we are confident these dogs can discover a new way of life and begin to thrive.”
If you would like to donate towards the cost of rehabilitation you can visit the RSPCA Radcliffe website.