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Dumped kittens a cruel act

Greater Shepparton City Council Acting Director Corporate Services, Laurienne Winbanks said a Community Ranger found five black and white kittens, approximately eight weeks old in a plastic bucket.

“The five kittens were very hungry and dehydrated and were immediately taken to the Council’s Animal Shelter for care and attention,” said Ms Winbanks.

“It is an offence to abandon an animal under the Domestic Animals Act and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.”

Ms Winbanks urged anyone who has an animal they no longer want, they can no longer care for or if their circumstances have changed, to take the animal to the animal shelter or contact Council for advice.