Kitten thrown from car on A46 in Nottinghamshire
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Bess the kitten landed on her face when she was thrown out of a car on the A46 in Nottinghamshire
A kitten is recovering after being thrown from a car on a dual carriageway, the RSPCA has said.
It said the six-week-old, named Bess, was thrown from the vehicle on the A46 in Nottinghamshire on 17 July.
The Radcliffe Animal Centre said a "number of objects" - possibly including more kittens - were seen being thrown from the vehicle.
Despite a volunteer effort, no other kittens were found. Animal inspectors are investigating.
Bess landed on her face after being thrown from the car, but the RSPCA is hopeful she will make a full recovery.
"After several days we are pleased to report Bess is making a steady recovery," a spokesperson said.
"It may be some time before she is ready for rehoming; her growth and behaviour will need careful monitoring to ensure she has not suffered long-term damage as a result of such a heartless act."
The animal welfare charity advised pet owners to neuter their cats to prevent unwanted kittens.
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