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WE are told that the RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat with a broken tail was abandoned at the was left at the RSPCA Wirral and Chester Branch, on Cross Lane, Wallasey, on Merseyside, on:- Saturday, 6 January 2024. In an email sent to us from the charity, they said that:- "A man arrived at the RSPCA Branch Animal Centre, at around noon, before dumping the injured cat inside a broken cat carrier at their doorstep and driving off."

RSPCA inspector Lisa Lupson, who is now investigating, said:- "The man was seen by the staff at the branch dumping the poor cat in a cat carrier. When they went out to tell him he couldn't leave the cat, he swore at the staff and drove off in his vehicle. The man is described as being in his 30s, around 5'10", caucasian, with dark hair and a beard. There was also a dark haired woman in the vehicle who was driving a black Volkswagen. The cat is microchipped which revealed she is a 9 month old female cat called:- 'Kale' and enquiries into who the owner is are still ongoing. Sadly, we know that some pet owners are struggling to look after their pets amidst the cost of living crisis coupled with the recent cost of Christmas, but we'd urge people to please reach out for help rather than abandoning their pets. This cat needed urgent veterinary attention so although we appreciate the man who tried to get her help by leaving her at the RSPCA, but abandoning your pet is not the answer. Sadly, this could have had a very different outcome had the centre been closed that day, or the staff hadn't spotted her. If anyone has any information about this please contact the RSPCA's inspectorate appeal line on:- 03001238018.”

We are told that Kale was taken to the RSPCA's Greater Manchester Animal Hospital where she is now receiving treatment and care for her broken tail, however, the charity says that her injury is so severe, she may need to have her tail amputated. Once she is on the mend, if an owner cannot be found, the RSPCA will find a loving new home for Kale.

Did you know that for 200 years, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has been working tirelessly to bring animals to safety and give animals the expert treatment and compassion they deserve with the support of fellow animal lovers. The charity is asking animal lovers to join the winter rescue by donating to help rescue teams reach the thousands of animals who desperately need them. This comes following an extremely hard year for the charity, we 2023 seeing them received 20,999 reports of an animal being abandoned; with figures locally and nationally at a 3 year high, including:- 425 from the Wirral and Chester area, they need your help more than ever. To find out how you can help, please visit the RSPCA Wirral & Chester Branch webpage or to find out more about the charity in your area or to donate, please visit:- RSPCA.Org.UK ...