Five kittens found abandoned in supermarket bag in Withernsea
The RSPCA has launched an appeal after the four-week-old kittens were found in a ditch
Last updated 30th Jan 2026
The RSPCA is appealing for information after five four-week-old kittens were found abandoned in a ditch near Withernsea Golf Club.
The kittens were discovered inside a supermarket bag for life on Egrom’s Lane by a dog walker on Wednesday (28th January).
The charity says one of the kittens had to be put to sleep as they were suffering from hypothermia.
The other four survived, and are being taken care of by the family who found them.
RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Ricky Beadle, who visited the kittens said, “This was an extremely callous act to abandon young cats at such a cold time of year - it is likely they had been left outside for at least two hours.
"We would urge anyone who knows about this litter of kittens or saw someone leaving them at this location (pictured) to get in touch."
Anyone with information can ring the RSPCA appeals line number on 0300 123 8018 and quote reference number 01725162.