Radcliffe: Unwanted litter of kittens looking for ‘forever’ home

Siblings Mango Chutney, Bhaji and Bhuna are just over 20 weeks old and are the result of an unwanted litter.

They have been looked after by foster carers and supported by animal charity Blue Cross in Radcliffe but are now ready to find new permanent homes.

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Black cats, Bhaji and Bhuna, are a bonded pair, meaning that they need to be rehomed together.

The three kittens are currently being looked after by foster carers (Image: supplied)

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Every summer, Blue Cross sees a rise in the number of unwanted and abandoned kittens arrive at the Blackburn Street centre as the result of unplanned litters that owners cannot care for, while others have been abandoned and left to fend for themselves.

According to the charity, some kittens arrive needing urgent vet care, suffering from flea anaemia which makes them extremely weak, can lead to blindness if left untreated and even death.

Alicia Vallejo Lorenzo, foster coordinator at Blue Cross in Radcliffe, said: “Sadly, we take in a lot of homeless kittens and pregnant cats over the warmer months.

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“With additional concerns around the cost-of-living crisis potentially putting owners off getting their cat neutered, we are worried that this year will see us taking in even more than usual.

“We aim to find them a foster home instead of caring for them in our cattery because it is vital for them to be around the usual household sights and sounds to enable them to grow into happy and confident adult cats.”

To find out more about rehoming these and other kittens or becoming a foster carer, you can contact the centre in Radcliffe on 0300 777 1852 or email greatermanchester@bluecross.org.uk.