writes Amy Cole

TWO kittens who were discovered in a recycling bin in the car park of a Somerset supermarket have been rescued by the RSPCA.

Members of the public heard cries before discovering the unwanted ginger kittens - one of whom had a broken back - discarded in the bin near Tesco in Chard.

The RSPCA is now investigating how the young cats, who have been named Stuffing and Bisto, came to be thrown away like rubbish at a time they urgently needed help.

RSPCA animal collection officer Clara Scully said: “It’s shocking to think someone could just abandon Stuffing and Bisto like this, especially when they needed veterinary attention.

“They couldn’t have entered the bin on their own so it appears they were intentionally left in there by someone who decided to dump the kittens in a bin without care or thought to what happens to them.

“Thankfully they were found in time - it could have sadly been a very different outcome if they had not been discovered before the bin was emptied.”

Both kittens are being cared for by the team at RSPCA West Hatch Animal Centre. Bisto will remain on cage rest because of the broken back and the vet is hoping he will recover, as early signs are very good.

The animal welfare charity is asking anyone who may have information on how the kittens came to be in the bin to contact the inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018.

Originally published in the Chard and Ilminster News

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