A 'petrified' kitten was discovered abandoned in a dustbin behind a restaurant in Oldham on Sunday, June 14. The distressing find prompted RSPCA rescuers to intervene.
Discovery in Uppermill
The Tameside and Glossop branch of the RSPCA reported that the small black kitten was 'wet through' and 'exhausted' when it was found cowering in a bin inside a shed, located behind a restaurant in Uppermill.
Online Appeal
A photograph shared online depicted the tiny black cat looking up from the bin, surrounded by rubbish. The kitten will be cared for overnight before receiving a veterinary check-up.
The RSPCA posted on social media: 'Today's cat of the day. This kitten has been dumped in a dustbin in a shed behind one of the restaurants in Uppermill. It's wet through, exhausted, petrified and hungry. Sometimes there are just no words.'
They added: 'Tomorrow, once it has settled down, we will clean it up, flea and worm it and then in a couple of days, get it full vet checked. Everything can be done a little bit at a time.'
Public Reaction
Social media users expressed outrage and sympathy. One commented: 'No words for the heartless creature who dumped it in a bin. Thank god it was found.' Another wrote: 'Poor dear little kitten. How can anyone be so wicked?'
