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Vets saves kitten from glue trap horror

A kitten has become the latest animal to suffer after becoming ensnared by an indiscriminate trap.

The beautiful tabby kitten was found covered in glue and debris after she became stuck on a glue rat trap. She was taken to Manor Veterinary Centre in Halesowen where she had to be shaved. Unfortunately the glue wasn’t able to be removed from all areas such as underneath her legs and paws. Now in RSPCA care at Coventry Animal Home the kitten, which has been named Sticky, is receiving regular baths in an attempt to remove the remaining glue.

RSPCA Animal Welfare Officer, Boris Lasserre, identified who was responsible for setting the trap and after speaking to them the remaining traps have been removed from Nansen Road in Sparkhill.

“This kitten has suffered as a result of the irresponsible and inhumane use of traps,” said Boris. “Like snares and most pest control equipment, glue traps are indiscriminate. We are regularly alerted to incidents of non-target species being caught in snares and traps. With glue traps wild birds often become trapped and due to their delicate feathers they normally cannot be saved.”

“Such traps are easily purchased but as with all traps can cause suffering and pain to animals. I would urge anyone setting traps to check them regularly and consider the consequences for wild birds and other animals if using them,” said AWO Lasserre.

Sticky has joined at least 30 other kittens that are currently being cared for at Coventry Animal Home. The centre has so many kittens at present they also have a further 16 kittens in foster homes throughout the city. Anyone interested in rehoming one of the centres kittens or 32 cats can contact Coventry Animal Centre on 02476 336 616.

Anyone who comes across and animal suffering in a trap or snare should call the RSPCA cruelty and advice line on 0300 1234 999.

Source: Halesowen News.