RSPCA in Sheffield seeks homes for kittens thrown from car

The kittens were dumped near Herdings Park Woods

The RSPCA is seeking new homes for four 14-week-old kittens that were thrown from a car in Sheffield.

The charity said they were dumped in a box near Herdings Park Woods at about 11:30 GMT on 15 February.

A council worker who witnessed the incident reported a couple had abandoned the animals and fled the scene, the RSPCA said.

The charity is appealing for homes for the kittens, and is investigating to trace those responsible.

It said the council worker went to the kittens' aid and took them to the RSPCA Sheffield Animal Centre in Attercliffe, where they have recovered and are now ready for adoption.

RSPCA staff say the kittens are doing well and are ready for their forever homes

Animal care assistant Hayley Crookes said: "A council worker was parked in a layby when he saw a vehicle drive to the entrance of the park and a couple got out and threw a box into the woods before they sped away.

"He was worried about what was inside the box so rushed to retrieve it and found the scared kittens inside so brought them into our care.

"He was quite shocked about what he had seen and, as an animal lover, was so focused on getting help he didn't take note of the make and model of the car but said it was a couple in their 40s who were responsible.

"We are now appealing to find the people responsible as we are worried they may have other animals in their care which need help and we don't want another horrific situation like this."

The three males and one female have been given cheese-themed names by the staff - Gouda, Gorgonzola, Mozzarella and Emmental.