The RSPCA in Chesterfield is caring for two kittens who are thought to have been deliberately abandoned in an Aldi bag and left on the back of a truck.
The young felines were discovered by two men who noticed the bag moving as they were working in the Hasland area last Tuesday (23 January). When they unzipped it to take a closer look they found two white and tabby kittens huddled together inside. They were taken immediately to the RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Animal Centre where they were checked over by staff.
Estimated to be around eight months old, they are said to be in good health but weren’t microchipped. They’ve been named Constance and Evelyn.
Steph McCawley from the Chesterfield shelter, which last year looked after and found new homes for 300 unwanted animals, said:
“The bag didn’t belong to the men and it was moving on the back of the vehicle, and to their shock, they found these two lovely kittens inside.
“They’re friendly pets, in good condition and have been cared for in the past, so, sadly, someone has resorted to this course of action. We’d like to say a big thank you to the men for bringing Constance and Evelyn to the centre. They’re now safe and warm with full tummies and getting lots of attention from everyone here.”
