Kittens found abandoned in bag outside chip shop

The kittens were found to have cat flu, with one needing to be euthanised

A litter of kittens has been rescued after being discovered dumped in a bin bag outside a fish and chip shop in Lincolnshire.

The cats were found by a member of the public in Fishtoft Road in Boston last week and taken to a vet.

They were found to have cat flu and one of them had to be euthanised, the RSPCA said.

Six animals survived and are now in the care of the animal charity.

RSPCA animal rescue officer Paula Jones said the kittens were about seven weeks old.

"It is heartbreaking to see such young animals already suffering, having only been in this world a few weeks and to know that someone just abandoned them when they clearly needed veterinary help," she said.

"We understand the financial difficulties some people are experiencing right now, however abandoning your pet is never the answer. There is help and support available."

The RSPCA said the summer months were known as "kitten season" as many litters are born between May and September.

The charity said that it sees an influx of cats coming into its shelters during the summer, but added that this year "there seems to be unprecedented numbers in some locations".

It urged cat owners to get their animals neutered.

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