Animal charity is fizzing after finding homes for kittens named Peroni, Miguel, Cruzcampo, Guinness, Madri, Bud, Stella and Moretti who were found dumped in bin bags
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An animal rescue charity will be popping the champagne after finding homes for eight kittens that were dumped in bin bags.
The black-and-white litter, who have since been given humorous beverage-themed names like Guinness, Peroni and Moretti, had been disposed of on a Grimsby street at just eight weeks old.
The kittens were thankfully found by a member of the public in a plastic rubbish bag and then taken to a nearby animal shelter, Blue Cross.
Once they had undergone routine health checks, the moggies were then christened with names to suit their bubbly personalities.
Among the litter there is also Miguel, Madri, Stella, Cruzcampo and Bud.
The kittens were later transferred to a rehoming centre in Oxfordshire, where the team were able to find new homes for each cat.
Compared to last year, there has been a 15 per cent increase in kittens being found unwanted or abandoned by Blue Cross.
Hannah Wiltshire, centre manager at the Blue Cross's rehoming centre, told the Oxford Mail that this could be caused by several factors.
An animal rescue charity will be popping the champagne after finding homes for eight kittens that were dumped in a bin bag
The black-and-white litter, who have been given humorous beverage-themed names like Guinness, Peroni and Moretti, had been disposed of on a Grimsby street at just eight weeks old
The cost-of-living crisis was put forward as a reason, with many pet owners potentially foregoing neutering their cats to skip an extra veterinary bill but ending up with a large litter they are not prepared for.
Alternatively, owners may be breeding their cats for kittens but a lack of demand in the market means many are abandoned when they can not find a home.
Ms Wiltshire said: 'It is heartbreaking to think that so many unwanted kittens are being left alone, often when they are far too young to fend for themselves.
'These eight kittens were incredibly lucky to be found and brought to us. They have now got the happy ending every kitten deserves, but there are many more out there who may not be so fortunate.'
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