I RECENTLY took in a stray kitten, but after a couple of days, it was obvious it was not going to get on with my other three cats.

I rang the RSPCA and was told they could do nothing except add it to their list, which already had 360 on it, for collection and re-homing.

I also rang several other animal charities and was given much the same story.

I was under the impression that these charities were set up for helping animals that are unwanted or hurt.

Given that there was no help forthcoming for this particular kitten, I begin to wonder where all the money given to these charities goes.

LINDA GREEN, Meadowside Avenue, Clayton-le-Moors.

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