Four kittens have been saved from death after an attempt to throw them into a canal was prevented by a passer-by.
When somebody witnessed a person attempting to throw a cat carrier into a canal, they suspected it wasn’t empty and stepped in.
Thanks to their quick actions, four kittens were safely rescued.
After being examined and treated by a vet, the kittens were transferred to the Blue Cross rehoming centre in Kimpton, where staff began the search to find the litter their forever homes.
The litter, aged approximately eight weeks old, consisted of two girls, named Panini and Toastie, and two boys called Bagel and Pasty.
All four kittens were confident, playful and friendly.
Naomi Gosheron-Parr, adoptions coordinator at Blue Cross Hertfordshire, said: “We’re so grateful that a member of the public stepped in to save these beautiful little kittens.
"It doesn’t bear thinking about what might have happened if they hadn’t acted so quickly."
Panini and Bagel were rehomed together locally and have been renamed Bitsy and Banjo by their new owner.
Their owner, Mia Kirby, said: “We are so lucky to have the kittens. They fit perfectly into our family.
"They also get on really well with our senior cat. They’ve both brought out his playful side again, which is so lovely to see.”
According to Mia, Banjo is laidback and loves snuggles.
Mia added: “He is very doglike. He loves any form of water. You’ll either find him in the kitchen sink or bringing in sticks from the garden to play with.”
Bitsy is adventurous, enjoys playing outside and can often be found climbing up Mia’s apple tree.
Mia said: “We feel as though they have always been a part of our family and we couldn’t imagine life without them."
Toastie and Pasty have found new homes individually.
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Naomi said: “I’m thrilled that Banjo, Bitsy, Toastie and Pasty have found their forever homes.
"Sadly, we are facing a hidden pet welfare crisis, with more animals being abandoned as the cost of living continues to rise.
"We ask that if anyone feels they can no longer care for their pet or are struggling with costs, to please reach out to Blue Cross.”
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