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We are appealing for information after three 10-week-old kittens were found left in a cage in woods at Drumshoreland Road, Pumpherston on the morning of 1 November.<\/p>\n

We were alerted to the incident after a concerned member of the public found the kittens and took them to their home for safety.<\/p>\n

Scottish SPCA inspector, Stuart Murray, said, \u201cThe kittens are approximately 10-weeks-old and were found by a passing member of the public inside a cage abandoned in local woods.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe cage was large and appears undamaged and, luckily for the kittens, it looks as though it hadn\u2019t been there long enough to be exposed to the elements.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe kittens were understandably distressed but they had no signs of injuries.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe understand that people\u2019s circumstances can change, but this is not the right way to give up an animal if you can no longer care for them.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are now at one of our animal rescue and rehoming centres where they will receive the care they need.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf anyone recognises these kittens or has any information, we would ask that they contact our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We are appealing for information after three 10-week-old kittens were found left in a cage in woods at Drumshoreland Road, Pumpherston on the morning of 1 November. We were alerted to the incident after a concerned member of the public found the kittens and took them to their home for safety. 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