ISPCA in Westmeath looking to re-home cats and kittens after owner dies

One of the cats after it was rescued

An ISPCA Inspector recently removed five cats from a disused property in Co. Westmeath.

Their owner had sadly passed away, and the cats were left to fend for themselves.

ISPCA Inspector Karen Lyons assessed the cats and, while they were a little nervous after spending some time alone, it was clear that they were domestic cats that were used to humans.

One of the cats at the disused property recently

They were taken to the National Animal Centre in Derryglogher, Keenagh, Co. Longford, for veterinary assessment.

Within a day in ISPCA care, one of the cats gave birth to three healthy little kittens and it is believed that at least two more are also pregnant.

“Thankfully, in this case, we were able to intervene before the situation escalated” said Karen.

One of the cats after it was rescued

“In a short space of time there would have been numerous kittens born that would never had positive human interaction.

They would have grown into feral cats that could have continued to breed and the numbers would have multiplied.

Karen added that they were in reasonably good health, and are comfortable being handled.

They have been treated for parasites and will be vaccinated and neutered/spayed and will soon be available for re-homing.

One of the cats after it was rescued

All cats and kittens adopted from the ISPCA are fully vaccinated, treated for parasites, neutered/spayed (when of age), and litter-trained.

The charity also offers six weeks free pet insurance. They ask for an adoption donation of €75 to help us cover some of our veterinary costs.