No doorstep droppers

Animals in Distress are pleading with people not to just dump animals on their doorstep anonymously.
The Irlam sanctuary is full up as the number of people rehoming animals has dropped off recently.
      Last week two cats were dumped at the Silver Street shelter and are currently being housed in a temporary cage due to the lack of space.
      Manager Jay Browne said: "We're still chocka.
      "The two cats that were dumped have been pets and it looks like one is heavily pregnant.
      "It would be nice if people came in and asked us rather than just dumping them on the doorstep."

      The sanctuary is also in need of donations to help with the costs of running a full sanctuary.
      Volunteers and staff planned to raise some much-needed cash with an open day the first Sunday in September.
      In the meantime staff are still hoping to rehome some of their fluffy residents.
      Among those is Austin an adult male cat who was found with a broken leg that had to be amputated.
      Jay added: "He's been with us a good four or five months now.
      "He wouldn't really be good with kids because he can be a bit fiesty but he's ok with other pets."
      There is also a female adult cat called Mushy who came into the sanctuary when her owner died.
      Mushy came in with three other cats but is the only one left at the sanctuary and is friendly and would be fine in a family with children.
      Simples the male ferret was found as a stray and has now been neutered.
      Jay said: "For boys who aren't neutered their hormones kick in and they go wandering.
      "He's very friendly and used to handling and would be fine with kids."
      Two male rabbits, Salt and Pepper, are also looking for homes after coming to the sanctuary as unwanted pets.

      Anyone who can help with rehoming or donations can contact the sanctuary on: 0161 775 2221

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