‘Kittens killed and used as food source’ at Cornwall property 

A Cornish animal charity has dealt with a “really upsetting emergency” which included kittens being used as a food source. 

Clay County Cat Care, based in St Austell, shared the story social media on Sunday 29 December. 

They said: "Tonight we have taken in a really upsetting emergency, just pure cruelty to these poor babies.

“These cats had been left in a house for weeks with no food or water and no heating or power.”

Four cats were rescued - Sully, Mikey, Alabama and Aurora.

The charity said four cats had already died at the property.

On top of this, they said: “Six five-week-old kittens had been killed and used as a food source for the older cats.

“They were living in their own excrement and we were shown videos of the condition of the property. These cats have urine burns on their legs and paws for having to lay in their own mess. 

“And as you have already guessed these poor babies were just being used as moneymakers. 

“It makes me sick that these poor cats and the ones that sadly didn’t make it have been left to suffer in such a cruel and horrific way, they are now safe with us and will be getting the vet care and treatment they require. 

“They will be loved and cared back to health and we will be looking to report this owner for neglect.”

A spokesperson for the RSPCA said: “We understand people are distressed by these reports. We’re unable to comment when enquiries are ongoing, nor are we able to discuss complaints about specific people or what action may have been taken.

"We understand how frustrating that is for animal lovers but releasing information could prejudice investigations or could lead to us being fined.

"However, we would like to reassure people we will always look into and where necessary investigate any complaints made to us about animal welfare.”