Two kittens found abandoned in backpack in St. Albert ditch: humane society
Posted February 8, 2023 11:36 am.
Last Updated February 8, 2023 7:38 pm.
Two six-month-old kittens were found abandoned in a child’s pink backpack in a ditch last week in the St. Albert area, says the Edmonton Humane Society (EHS).
The Alberta SPCA says it is investigating to determine why the kittens were left behind in the cold that way.
The kittens are a grey-and-white female called Pixie and a ginger tabby male cat named Christofur. They were brought into the care of the EHS.
Both kittens had ear mites but were otherwise healthy, the EHS says.
“Fortunately they were rescued and brought to us in a timely manner so that we could rehome them,” said Liza Sunley, CEO of EHS.
They have been spayed and neutered, and will be available for adoption on the EHS’ website on Wednesday.
The Alberta SPCA and the EHS are reminding pet owners to spay and neuter their pets to “prevent unwanted litters.”
“While it can be difficult to find homes for unwanted pets, it’s never acceptable to abandon an animal, especially in such a callous way,” said Stuart Dodds, a provincial supervisor and peace officer with Alberta SPCA, in a statement.
“When Albertans take on the responsibility of owning or caring for a pet, they also accept the responsibility of finding their next home if they can no longer care for it.”
Sunley says while she understands the cost of surgery can be expensive for some pet owners, spaying and neutering pets can minimize the number of animals without homes.
“Which is why all dogs, cats and rabbits adopted from EHS are already spayed or neutered, and we offer our Prevent Another Litter Subsidy (PALS) program for pets already in homes when their guardians are facing financial challenges,” said Sunley.
“We never want somebody to have to make that really difficult choice between being able to keep their pet in their family, and they need to surrender them.”
The Alberta SPCA is urging anyone with information about the two kittens to reach out to their animal protection line at 1-800-455-9003.
