Bicester kittens found dumped in recycling bin

Last Friday, five kittens were seen in a recycling container in Bicester.

The kittens are only around 17 days old and have since be handed in to the vets.

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One of the kittens found in the recycling bin (Image: Cherwell Cats Protection)

Cherwell Cats Protection is a charity which looks after cats which require a home and their spokesman reacted to the news.

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A Cherwell Cats Protection spokesman said: “While this is very shocking, this is becoming an increasingly common story across the UK as a consequence of the cost-of-living crisis.

“We encourage people to get in touch if they need assistance, neutering or rehoming their cats.”

Another kitten found in the recycling bin (Image: Cherwell Cats Protection)

The Trussell Trust is operating food banks across the country and the one in Bicester is supported by the Blue Cross.

People can donate pet food to the Blue Cross shop on Bicester high street.

The kittens are not yet available for adoption. 

See the charity's website here for more information on when they will be available: https://www.cats.org.uk/cherwell

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