Two orphaned kittens found on Portland need a new home

Ramses and Rocket the kittens are being cared for by Feral Cat Care in Portesham after being found on Portland in a dire situation. They were part of a hungry litter of six and at only two weeks of age were littered with fleas.

Of the six, three were taken in by Feral Cat Care and three by the RSPCA.

Julie, one of the foster carers for Feral Cat Care, bottle-fed them, removed all of the fleas, and kept them alive. One of the kittens being cared for has found a home, but now Feral Cat Care is looking for a permanent home for the other two, Rocket and Ramses.

Co-ordinator and founder of Feral Cat Care, Lynda Downton said: "I had a phone call from a lady saying she had found kittens but the mum had been hit by a car.

"They were only two weeks of age, absolutely covered with fleas and very hungry. To be honest they would not have lived even if mum had survived because the amount of fleas was making them anaemic.

"There were six which is a lot to care for so three went to the RSPCA. We managed to home one bit, but we are still looking for homes for the other two.

"They are now sturdy little kittens, ten weeks of age, who have been wormed and flea-treated. They are friendly male kittens and will make adorable pets."

Rocket is black and white whilst Ramses is white and black.

If you would like to offer a home to one or both of the kittens, receive more information about the charity's work, or donate, please contact Lynda on 01305 871656.

Feral Cat Care, based in Portesham, started in 1995. It neuters stray and feral cats and finds homes for kittens. It also takes in old, sick, and injured cats into our care, providing homes for them for the remainder of the cat's natural life.

November is Feral Cat Awareness Month, and Feral Car Care is asking the public to spare a thought for the cold and hungry stray and feral cats that are not as fortunate as their own cats sitting in front of a warm fire.