Horror as dead kitten - presumably suffocated - found in a bag on Donegal roadside

Animals In Need Donegal has described the horror of being informed that a kitten was found dead, having possibly been suffocated, in a bag which was then dumped at a roadside.

The kitten was found in Falcarragh, and Animals in Need Donegal - a non-profit animal charity that rescues stray, injured and abandoned pets - has stressed their concern.

“We know Ireland is in a crisis with unwanted kittens being born, but to tie up a bag with a kitten inside and dump it on the roadside is beyond any excuse in the world,” they posted.

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“Imagine the shock of the person who found this bag and saw the poor kitten. Was the kitten alive when the bag was tied up? Well, why else go to such an effort to tie it up so tightly?

“Kids could have come on that bag and seen the dreadful sight of the poor, defenceless kitten inside, suffocated! The person doing this clearly thought little of the kitten and as little of anyone coming across their crime. It's sad, and very worrying, that people like that walk amongst us.

“This was on Convent Road, Falcarragh, where the little forest is after the convent. We know rescues are stretched, but this kitten should never have been born into suffering like this. Please, make sure adult cats get neutered before kittens are born. We can help with cost. Please, let's avoid ever seeing a sight like this again. RIP little kitten.”