General News
24 June, 2025
Lucky kittens rescued
LUCK was on the side of a litter of kittens recently when they were found by chance in a bag at the Mareeba Markets.
A Facebook post told the story: “A member of the public made the heartbreaking discovery at Rotary Park when she noticed a shopping bag left in a trolley, baking in the sun.
“Thinking someone had forgotten their groceries, she went to check, only to have a little head pop out.
“Inside the bag was a mother cat and her two kittens – left to die in the heat. The kittens were limp and dangerously hot, buried beneath their mum who was trying desperately to protect them.
“They are incredibly lucky to be alive.
“We are absolutely disgusted. There is no excuse for this kind of cruelty. These animals felt fear, heat, and confusion – and they didn’t deserve any of it.”
Thankfully, the kittens were taken into care by the Mareeba Animal Refuge.
The refuge wants to remind everyone why it is important to desex your pets and urges locals to keep supporting rescue organisations.
Donations to support the care of the kittens can be made to: Friends of the Animals, BSB: 633-000, ACC: 113217335. Reference should be: Park Rescue.
Donations are tax deductible and receipts can be arranged to be sent to you by emailing foamar@bigpond.com
