The four kittens who were found by a Good Samaritan inside a closed box last month are thriving in their foster homes. The kittens have opened their eyes and their ears have unfolded. They are growing and exploring the world around them each day thanks to your support.
How to help abandoned kittens in Maple Ridge
Original Story: June 27, 2019
The BC SPCA Maple Ridge Branch is caring for four orphaned kittens found in a closed box on the centre median of 113B Avenue near Airport Way.
“The person who found these kittens was waiting for a nearby train to pass and had turned off the engine of his vehicle while he waited,” says Maple Ridge SPCA branch manager Krista Shaw. “When the engine was off he heard the kittens crying in the box and rescued them.”
A local vet treated the week old kittens for fleas and they were extremely warm from being outside in the heat but are doing well. The three female kittens and one male kitten are being bottle-fed and have been placed in foster homes in pairs. “Their eyes haven’t opened yet. They are very vocal and like to let us know when they are hungry,” says Shaw.
The Maple Ridge SPCA is in need of orphaned kitten nursing bottles, powdered kitten replacement milk, Snuggle Safe heating pads, donations towards their recovery and baby receiving blankets. Donations can be made at the branch, 10235 Jackson Road, Maple Ridge. All kittens will be ready for adoption in eight weeks.