Kittens fright on Bonfire night

Gables Dogs and Cats Home are appealing for information after 5 terrified kittens were discovered on Bonfire night at a building site in Plymstock.

Gables were already busy dealing with the dogs and cats in their care that were frightened by the noise of fireworks when they were made aware of the kittens. It seemed the kittens had possibly been abandoned between a club and building site in Plymstock. The people from the club who had discovered the kittens managed to contain 3 of them, but knew of a fourth that was in hiding.

Deputy Manager Ruth Rickard and volunteer Gerry arrived to collect the kittens and found that one was seriously ill from exposure and needed urgent veterinary attention. After a quick search for the fourth kitten they discovered it hiding under some rubble and building equipment. The kittens were taken to an experienced foster home whilst the seriously ill kitten was taken to Gables contracted vets, Filham Park for emergency lifesaving treatment. It was very touch and go for the little one, but after a night of TLC and special care from the staff at Filham Park the kitten survived and was reunited with its siblings the following day.

Later the same evening Gables were contacted about another small terrified kitten that had been found cold, wet and alone in the same area. Given the description and age of this fifth kitten and the area involved it seemed highly likely to be part of the litter discovered earlier. Arrangements were made to collect the kitten from the finder so it could also be reunited with its siblings.

Ruth Rickard says “We are determined to do everything we can to help these little kittens survive and we would really appreciate it if anyone knows anything about them or their mother to please contact us. With all the loud noise and bright flashes that comes with Bonfire night the mum may have been spooked, she may have been hit by a car or be hiding in someone’s shed; or could even be safe in her home - we just have no idea. If the mum needs medical help, we can arrange that or if she simply needs spaying, we can help there too. We just want to know that she is safe.”

Gables are extremely concerned about the welfare of the mother cat and the possibility of there being more kittens out there. If anyone has any information, they would be extremely grateful if you could contact Gables directly by phoning 01752 331602, emailing reception@gablesfarm.org.uk or sending them a private social media message.