RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre in Wimblington has the perfect ‘blend’ of kittens
The RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre is looking for new homes for rescue kittens who have been named after different coffees - and they are all the cream of the crop.
The kittens called - Espresso Mocha, Flat White, Decaf, Caramel Latte, Pumpkin Spice Latte and Toffee Nut Latte all came into the care of the Wimblington-centre after they were all rescued from a multi-cat household
As a result, the kittens were all very nervous when they arrived - but are now finding their confidence. Sadly they were also suffering from cat flu - but this has now been treated thanks to the expert care of the staff and vet team at the centre.
The kittens are all now around three months old and ready to find their forever homes.
Sally Jones Centre Manager said: “Whenever we take on a large number of rescue animals at one time - we do sometimes struggle to think of new kinds of names for them!
“But everyone loves coffee - so we decided to name them after different kinds of coffee - it’s also quite fitting as this the RSPCA’s 200th anniversary year and it was in 1824 - when founding members met in a coffee shop in London determined to change animals’ lives, creating the then SPCA and sparking an animal welfare movement that spread around the world.”
Sally added: “All the kittens are very sweet and growing with confidence - they do love to have a snooze with each other -and then having a spell playing outside with their toys.
“They still need more socialisation but we think in the right home they will start to thrive and their individual personalities will shine through.
“We have successfully treated their cat flu - but because of this, we are looking for a home where they could either live on their own with no existing cats or with one of their siblings.
“We just know that any adopters will know that these kittens will mean a latte to them!.”
This month is Adoptober the RSPCA’s annual October rehoming drive
Many RSPCA rehoming centres and branches across England and Wales are now caring for pets that have been waiting for 100 days or more to be adopted. This exacerbates the rehoming crisis because while animals wait for a new home, it prevents a space from opening up for another rescued pet to arrive at the rehoming centre.
One of the reasons the RSPCA has so many long-stay animals is that its 14 national centres prioritise animals rescued from cruelty and neglect.
These are often the animals which are ‘hard to rehome’ as they need the most help with veterinary and behavioural care to rehabilitate them. These most vulnerable animals take time to recover from the cruelty and neglect they have experienced and often require a more experienced owner who can provide the know-how and patience to continue the pet’s rehabilitation at home.
As of 3 October this year, a shocking 118 dogs, cats and other animals at the RSPCA’s 14 national animal centres alone were recorded as having already waited 100 days or more without being adopted.
And that doesn’t include the charity’s 135 independently run branches - which are also looking after numerous ‘long stay’ animals who are sadly being overlooked by potential adopters.
Potential adopters can visit the RSPCA’s Find a Pet webpage to see all of the animals currently in the charity’s care who are looking for their perfect match. Supporters can also help the RSPCA continue rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming by donating online calling their donation line on 0300 123 8181.
