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Nine frightened cats were tipped out of carriers beside a busy road after a van entered Wythall Animal Sanctuary’s car park, staff say.

Carers heard the animals crying and launched a difficult rescue, but the incident has deepened an existing crisis at the already-full sanctuary. Here’s what happened next and why staff have condemned whoever was responsible.

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00:00At least nine cats have been rescued after being left outside with all animal sanctuary beside a busy road.
00:07Staff say a white van entered the car park after hours on Sunday before someone tipped the animals from their
00:13carriers and drove away.
00:15Some were so frightened that traps were needed to catch them.
00:18The charity called the act selfish, reckless and an example of abandonment and neglect.
00:24All nine cats are now believed to be accounted for and are doing well, although some had fleas and worms.
00:30Several cats have entered foster care, while staff are trying to keep bonded animals together.
00:36The sanctuary already has 58 cats in its care and says it has no spare pens for arrivals.
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