Four little kittens, plus the mum cat have actually been rescued on a hectic roadway in Lisburn on Monday night.
The small little kittens were at the side of Bog Road when Lynsey Jones, of Rescue Cats NI, was going by and luckily found them and took fast action.
“I found the kids on the side of the roadway, simply as you turn onto the Bog Road from the Lurganure Road, after eating for my stepdad’s birthday.
“Traps were set late on Monday night. I captured 4 little kittens, 3 in one trap and one in another. The wee animals were freezing and starving.”
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Caring Lynsey likewise made the effort to guarantee the mummy cat was rescued too, keeping the family together and was up till 4am with one small kitten to make certain she endured the night.
Lynsey is returning to the roadway today (Wednesday, 19 July) in an effort to rescue the dad cat.
“They are absolutely petrified, but they’re safe,” Lynsey describes of the rescued cats.
“I couldn’t sleep considering them darting back and forward throughout that roadway on Monday night. My heart remained in my mouth each time a car approached.”
Lynsey includes that on the Bog Road alone, there stay around 12 more feral cats she requires to trap and get neutered.
“We likewise have a heated portacabin with couch and other conveniences for the oldies and irreversible cats needing unique diet plans, which is called Harry’s Haven.”
Lynsey includes: “I’d say we have close to 80 cats here in total. Around 20 are permanent residents, ferals, oldies, couple with health issues. I also have seven cats and three dogs. It’s like a zoo. We are totally overwhelmed but I can’t say no to any cat in need.
“We are the only rescue in Northern Ireland that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes cats in addition to proving homes to old or sick cats that can’t be rehomed. We give them a home, love and veterinary treatment.
“Your help is vital to the survival of the rescue.”
The name of the fundraising page remains in honour of Glen, a cat that concerned Rescue Cats NI in January with an horrific facial injury.
“He had numerous surgical treatments and extensive care to attempt and get this injury to recover,” Lynsey describes.
“A number of weeks ago we left him in to have an oral as he appeared a lot more powerful. Sadly, his mouth had lots of ulcers and he had a tumour in his throat. He needed to be put to sleep. When Glen arrived he was absolutely feral however ultimately began to trust us and accepted little animals.
“Then we had the ability to let him outdoors and he never ever went far away. Myself and the volunteers loved him and he was here to remain.
“A couple of days before Glen arrived I went to rescue a cat in Bellaghy. He had a huge whack of skin missing across his back. Similar injuries I’ve seen have been from boiling water being poured over the cat. Again, it took a few surgeries but he healed and got a new home. His name is Robin.”
If you’d like to contribute towards their care, you can contribute through Paypal to Rescue Cats NI: [email protected]
