Kittens dumped in plastic bag outside Gilmerton shop

Two kittens have been rescued after being dumped in a plastic bag outside an Edinburgh shop.
The two cats have been rescued after they were found in a bag.The two cats have been rescued after they were found in a bag.
The two cats have been rescued after they were found in a bag.

The Scottish SPCA has now issued an appeal to find the owner after the animals were discovered by a member of the public in the early hours of Thursday, October 8.

The animal welfare charity was alerted to the kittens by Vets for Pets in Dundee when a member of the public handed them in after finding them near Scotmid on Moredun Park Road in the Gilmerton area of Edinburgh.

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The kittens were said to be cold and in distress, but have been found to be in good health.

The bag left the kittens exposed to the cold.The bag left the kittens exposed to the cold.
The bag left the kittens exposed to the cold.

Scottish SPCA animal rescue officer Zoe Paul said: “The two kittens are around five or six months old and were found in the early hours of the morning inside a red fabric cat carrier.

“The member of the public who found them heard the kittens crying and noticed the bag moving.

“They were distressed and cold when they were found. No food or water had been left for them.

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“One kitten is male and one is female and they are both black and white.

"Aside from the initial distress caused by their abandonment they appear to be in good health.

“Although we appreciate that the owner may have intended the kittens to be found, this is not the correct procedure to follow if you wish to give up an animal for rehoming.

“We are keen to trace the owner of these animals. If anyone recognises these kittens, please contact our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.”