Calling all knitters! The RSPCA need blankets for their adorable rescue kittens
Calling all knitters! The RSPCA has made an appeal for people to knit small blankets for their tiny rescue kittens — and it's the perfect hobby to see you through isolation.
The RSPCA Friern Barnet Adoption Centre in North London is asking for blankets of 30cm to 40cm in size, made out of machine washable wool, for their cats to snuggle up in.
Nicole Grover, who works at the centre, says: "We give all of our cats a knitted blanket when they arrive here. It's something warm and cosy for them to curl up on in their pods and when they find their forever homes it means they have something to take with them with a familiar scent. This helps the transition from our centre to their new home much easier and less stressful.
"While there are lots of people spending more time at home during the current coronavirus lockdown we thought it would be a great opportunity for anyone who knits or crochets — or fancies giving it a try — to make some beautiful blankets for our lovely cats."
Want to help? You can send your donations to Pets At Home, Friern Bridge Retail Park, Pegasus Way, Friern Barnet, London N11 3PW.
"We're incredibly grateful to all of our wonderful supporters who spend time creating toys and blankets for our cats so we'd like to say a big thank you," Nicole says.
If you don't feel confident enough to knit a blanket, the charity has other ways in which people can help. You can also assist the cats by purchasing items from their Amazon wish list or by adopting one in need.
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