A local animal charity is appealing for donations of kitten food in readiness for the approaching kitten season.
Estella Van Der Lee, a volunteer at The Scratching Post, says with just a few weeks before kitten season starts in earnest they need to stock the storeroom with plenty of kitten food.
"Kittens are little, but they eat a lot. We need to have plenty of food in now, so we are ready as soon as the first litters of kittens are dropped off to our care."
The charity cares for and rehomes abandoned and stray kittens in the area, as well as offering a subsidised cat desexing scheme to try to reduce the numbers of unwanted felines in Stratford.
"Last year we cared for and rehomed over 40 kittens, and we expect the same number again this year. We would appreciate any donations of kitten food, both wet and dry, as we want to be able to help as many kittens as possible."