A trapped kitten was rescued with an injured leg from a suburb south-east of Perth, prompting a warning from RSPCA WA for cat homeowners to sterilise their pets.
The RSPCA acquired a name on Thursday from property homeowners — who initially believed the cat was useless — {that a} black and white kitten was discovered trapped between a fence and a storage in Langford.
They then known as again shortly after saying the kitten was really alive — with workers naming the 12-week-old kitten Zombie consequently.
The animal rescue group has since issued a warning to cat homeowners that ‘kitten season’ is right here and to desex their pets to keep away from stray litters.
Kitten season refers back to the hotter a part of the yr when cat breeding spikes.
“We’ve had 129 cats and kittens come into care since November 1,” RSPCA WA’s shelter coordinator Richelle Beswick mentioned.
“Unfortunately, Zombie’s story just isn’t distinctive. Every yr we deal with kittens who’ve been injured or dumped.
Credit: RSPCA WA
“Please, if you are the owner of an unsterilised cat, talk to your vet about desexing as soon as possible, and to your property.”
Beswick mentioned cats can begin breeding as young as 16 weeks and get pregnant simply.
“With so many owned and unowned fertile cats roaming in the community, the result is an influx of unwanted kittens, which in turn puts a strain on animal rescue groups.
“Richelle said sterilising cats had benefits beyond just unwanted litters — they are also less likely to get mammary cancer and uterine infections.
The shelter staff are taking great care of Zombie who is on the mend and looking for a new home.
“Thankfully, a pair of neighbours found and rescued Zombie so we can fix his broken leg and hopefully find him a loving home,” Beswick mentioned.
