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Warbleton kittens looking for new home
Maureen Wheeler with rescued kittens.
TWO ALERT little kittens, currently lapping up more than their fair share of attention in Warbleton, are now looking for a loving home.
The pair were the sole survivors of a house fire in Hampden Park, Eastbourne in July which saw seven cats perish. Sadly the others died from smoke inhalation and about half-a-dozen more, including a mother and three of her babies, also passed away later on.
A handful were rescued after the fire broke out in an airing cupboard at the property.
Now they’re living in the lap of luxury on a farm in Furnace Lane, Warbleton and their troubles are far behind them. Maureen Wheeler had been looking after three kittens and has re-homed one but is now looking for a loving home for the remaining two called Billy and Samantha. She has been looking after the boy and girl, aged around 19 and 17 weeks respectively, at her country home near Heathfield. She said, “People generally know I’m into cats. It seems the woman uses the same vets as me and that seems to be the connection and she phoned me. “People know I’m a softie for cats and would take them on in a crisis. “They have a been a delight. They obviously had some breathing difficulties associated with smoke inhalation and had a course of antibiotics but they are up and running about now big time.” The pair, which have both been neutered, survived the fire which took hold in the afternoon of Friday July 13. Fire crews took around 15 minutes to bring the flames under control. Those that survived were taken to a local veterinary surgeon for checks and further treatment. Now Maureen Wheeler, who has another six older cats at her home, is looking for someone to take on the kittens and she very much hopes they can re-homed together. She added, “I’m looking for a permanent home for them where they are going to be loved - a kind, safe and knowledgeable home. They deserve it.” The woman whose house caught fire also has four young cats which survived the fire that need to be re-homed. Anyone who can help should call Maureen Wheeler directly on: 01435 830189.
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