Seven adult cats and two kittens were found in a sealed plastic bin during a weekly checkup of a vacant property in northern BC.
According to the BC SPCA, the bin had been punctured with holes for air, however, the animals had no food or water and could have been in there for up to nine days.
The SPCA’s North Cariboo & District animal centre services manager Alex Schare says they received a call from the property manager who heard the animals meowing from inside the bins. Several cats scored only one on the body condition scale of one to nine.
“These cats were starving, and matted with feces and urine. Some of the adult cats would not have lived much longer and will require a refeeding plan to slowly introduce their bodies to food,” says Schare.
He said the cats were so badly matted that their fur had to be shaved.
“Despite everything they have been through, all of the cats are vocal and friendly.”
The property was vacant at the time and as the cats were found outside, it is not known who is responsible for this act of cruelty.
As of 7:00 pm this evening (Monday) the SPCA’s goal of $3024.00 for medical expenses has been well surpassed and has now reached $9050.00.