Unwanted cats swamp Whangarei SPCA

The Whangarei SPCA has received more than 45 cats and kittens in the past few days. Manager Francine Shields says 10 kittens were found at rubbish dumps last week.

The shelter is at its maximum capacity for cats and kittens and yesterday had only one dog kennel available. Ms Shields says some of the animals are rejected Christmas presents but most come from unwanted litters because people do not get their pets desexed.