RSPCA says 189 cats dumped this year alone

Dumped in a plastic box in a paddock, these nameless and homeless balls of fluff are but two of many left for dead in 2019. Their plight has prompted a stern rebuke for pet owners from the RSPCA.

DUMPED in a plastic box in a paddock, these nameless and homeless balls of fluff are a long way from their mother.

They are two of nine who found themselves dumped at RSPCA’s Wacol Animal Care Campus on the weekend.

This year alone, a staggering 189 kittens have been dumped or abandoned, finding themselves in the RSPCA’s care.

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Animal Care Manager for RSPCA’s Wacol Animal Care Campus, Nanda Ten Grotenhuis, says the kittens will be available for adoption if they make a recovery.

“Their eating, drinking and health is being monitored,” Mrs Ten Grotenhuis said.

“Kittens so young generally cannot live by themselves, without their mother.”

These two six-year-old kittens were found dumped in a paddock by the RSPCA. Picture: Annette Dew

Mrs Ten Grotenhuis encourages pet owners to desex their cats to prevent unwanted litters.

RSPCA’s Operation Wanted offers discounted desexing at participating Queensland vets from June 1 to August 31, 2019.

“Too often people own cats but don’t have them desexed,” Mrs Ten Grotenhuis said.

“Your local council, vet and RSPCA can help you with desexing.

“But if you do find yourself with the unwanted responsibility, don’t just dump them in a box.”