Kittens stuffed inside plastic bag

Two kittens died and another was left fighting for its life after they were crammed into a plastic bag and dumped in Whitchurch.

A night security guard spotted the blue bag in Mile Bank. He discovered two dead kittens inside and another desperately ill.

The man, who has not been named, made the grim find last week as he headed home.

The incident follows a similar one last year when three cats were abandoned in a bag in Wrexham Road, leaving one dead.

Following the latest discovery on April 4, the poorly male kitten, believed to be just eight weeks old, was taken to the RSPCA's wildlife centre and cattery at Stapeley Grange, in Nantwich.

Emergency treatment was given to the little animal, nicknamed Oliver by RSPCA staff, and he is now recovering from his ordeal.

Staff believe the other two kittens either died from suffocation or exposure.

Wendy Northrop, animal care assistant at Stapeley Grange, said: "The security guard was devastated by it and he couldn't believe someone had done that. The little male kitten is still poorly."

The team at the wildlife centre and cattery will vaccinate the kitten and eventually find him a new home.

Miss Northrop added: "Whoever has done this is very irresponsible and if they were found out they could be prosecuted for animal abandonment or cruelty."

Anyone with information about the kittens can call the cattery on 0870 4427102.