A worker at a waste management facility in Abbotsford recently saved two kittens buried beneath cardboard that he was loading onto a compactor.
The worker, who immediately brought the kittens to the BC SPCA shelter in Abbotsford, discovered a third kitten later that day and two more three days later.
Sarah Ringer-Vinnard, manager of the Abbotsford shelter, said the SPCA is “incredibly grateful” that the worker found them.
“He saved the kittens from the most horrible fate,” she said.
A press release from the SPCA states that the first three kittens were found on Feb. 13, but the other two were found on Feb. 16, when the local shelter was closed due to the Family Day holiday.
The worker took the tiny survivors home overnight before delivering them to the shelter the next day.
Ringer-Vinnard said the kittens were so young that they required bottle feeding with kitten milk replacer by two volunteers.
“All the kittens had significant discharge in their eyes as a result of upper respiratory infections. They have all received antibiotics and have fully recovered,” she said.
Ringer-Vinnard said the kittens are “super snuggly.”
“They are well socialized and just love people. They have been busy exploring their fosters’ homes,” she said.
The largest of the litter – and also the gentlest – has been named “Dave.”
Ringer-Vinnard said “Steven” is brave and curious and will immediately start purring when he is picked up and “Dorito” might be small, but he has a big voice.
“Cheeto” is a calm kitten who loves snuggles, and “Annie” loves to chase and play with all her brothers.
The kittens will be available for adoption in approximately six weeks.
“We are monitoring their weight right now and need them to be over one kilogram before they can be adopted. Once they reach that weight, they will be featured on the BC SPCA’s adoption page,” Ringer-Vennard said.
Petsecure pet health insurance has offered to match all donations for the kittens’ care up to $3,000.
Donations for them – and other animals in the BC SPCA’s care – can be made at medical.spca.bc.ca.
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