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Two kittens rescued after being abandoned in a plastic bag in Addlestone
Overview
Four five-week-old kittens were found abandoned in a plastic bag in Addlestone by a dog walker on Sunday evening, though tragically two had already died. The two surviving ginger kittens, named Peanut and Butter, are currently recovering in foster care with Byfleet Cat Rescue until they are old enough to be adopted.
Key points
- Four five-week-old kittens were discovered in a plastic bag by a dog walker in Addlestone at around 22:00 BST on Sunday.
- Two of the kittens had sadly died, but two ginger survivors, named Peanut and Butter, were saved.
- The surviving kittens are being cared for by Byfleet Cat Rescue and are reported to be playing and doing well.
- Peanut and Butter will remain in foster care until they reach eight to 10 weeks of age before permanent homes are sought.
- Byfleet Cat Rescue recently reported a very busy summer, taking in 90 cats amid a wider national animal welfare concern.