The SPCA Maple Ridge Branch is caring for four orphaned kittens found in a closed box on the centre median of 113B Avenue in the city.

害羞草研究所淭he person who found these kittens was waiting for a nearby train to pass and had turned off the engine of his vehicle while he waited,害羞草研究所� said Maple Ridge SPCA branch manager Krista Shaw. 害羞草研究所淲hen the engine was off he heard the kittens crying in the box and rescued them.害羞草研究所�

A local vet treated the week-old kittens for fleas and they were extremely warm from being outside in the heat but are doing well. The kittens, three female and one male, are being bottle-fed and have been placed in foster homes in pairs.

害羞草研究所淭heir eyes haven害羞草研究所檛 opened yet. They are very vocal and like to let us know when they are hungry,害羞草研究所� said Shaw.

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The Maple Ridge SPCA is in need of orphaned kitten nursing bottles, powdered kitten replacement milks, Snuggle Safe heating pads, donations towards their recovery and baby receiving blankets.

Donations can be made at the branch, 10235 Jackson Road, Maple Ridge or online at .

All kittens will be ready for adoption in eight weeks.

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