Warwickshire village’s cat problem continues with arrival of new kittens
THE cats just keep on coming.
A fresh litter of kittens found in a garden on the Oxhill Road, Middle Tysoe, are now having to be hand reared as the issue with feral cats in the area continues.
Beki Benjamin, a volunteer who is part of a group of people in the village who is rescuing, and finding the cats new homes, told the Herald: “Five more kittens is a bit of a shock to us. They’re fine but we don’t think the feral cats will want new homes.”
As previously reported, 63 stray cats and kittens have been taken off the streets of Middle Tysoe since April amid growing concern among residents that villages in the area are being overrun by the animals.
“This is a crisis across the country,” Beki added. “Some animal rescue centres are having to turn away cats because they’re full. Why are we seeing more and more cats and kittens? It’s because people don’t have them neutered.”
Beki also believes spiralling vet costs might put people off adopting a cat but there are still vet bills to be paid so the volunteers have set up a Go Fund Me page with a target of £5,000; so far £1,640 has been raised.
“Our gofundme page is still active and we would be so very grateful if you would consider donating – no matter how small as it all adds up. Visit https://gofund.me/1004c0bb
“We have made good progress in the village but there’s still work to be done. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far,” said Beki.
