Wednesday 2nd February 2011

Animal Welfare Workers are investigating after these two young cats (pictured below with RSPCA volunteer, Daniel Bradshaw) were found dumped in a box outside the rescue centre in freezing temperatures.

Black cat Ellie and Tabby Marie were found by RSPCA Manager Richard Woodwards when he went to lock up after a talk at the kennels.

The two females were found in a tiny, urine soaked box that had been left on Spital Lane at the gates of the charity,

Richard believes they were abandoned there sometime between 7pm and 9pm and is urging anyone who knows anything about the cats or their owners to come forward.

Both animals appear to be in good health, with glossy coats and seem to be well socialised. They are around seven months old, and possibly related.

Richard told The Chesterfield Post, "Thank heavens I went to lock up as I don't know what would have happened to them. It was a cold night and the box was far too small for them, one was already beginning to get out of it. They could have been left there till morning."

He's also keen to remind people that, if they can no longer care for their animals they must ring the shelter who will do their best to help, even if it's not immediately.

The centre is hugely busy at the moment with cats, dogs and rabbits in every available space.

Anyone who knows anything about these animals or their owners, or who saw anyone placing them at the centre should please call the RSPCA on 01246 273358.

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