Cat rescue in need of donations after rescuing 9 cats, kittens abandoned at apartment complex

Caroline Bleakley
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Las Vegas cat rescue says a closed cardboard box filled with nine cats — ranging from kittens to adults — was found just in time after the animals were abandoned at an apartment complex.

According to Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions, a resident in the apartment complex found the box with the over-heated cats in a glass-enclosed vestibule on Friday and contacted the rescue. The cats and kittens, who were piled on top of each other in the box with a small towel and handful of food, are reportedly doing well. The resident said it was the second time in the past few months she found abandoned cats at the complex.

  • The cats and kittens were found in a closed cardboard box with a small towel and some food. (Credit: Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions)
    The cats and kittens were found in a closed cardboard box with a small towel and some food. (Credit: Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions)
  • The box the adult cats and kittens were found in at an apartment complex. (Credit: Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions)
    The box the adult cats and kittens were found in at an apartment complex. (Credit: Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions)
  • Whiskers, is one of the adult cats up for adoption. edit: Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions)
    Whiskers, is one of the adult cats up for adoption. edit: Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions)
  • Among the abandoned cats there were 3-week-old kittens. (Credit: Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions)
    Among the abandoned cats there were 3-week-old kittens. (Credit: Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions)
  • Watson, one of the abandoned cats is now up for adoption. (Credit: Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions)
    Watson, one of the abandoned cats is now up for adoption. (Credit: Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions)

The mother cat and her three-week-old kittens were sent to an experienced foster family for care and are doing well and getting supplemental bottle feeding due to their small size. The other cats were spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped and are now available for adoption at Homeward Bound.

Homeward Bound said it costs around $170 per cat for basic medical care and is asking for donations to help cover the costs. This link has information on how to donate to cover costs for the abandoned cats. Just put “nine cats” in the comment field. Homeward Bound can also be contacted at (702) 463-9996 or online at this link.

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