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Terrified kittens plucked from B.C. trash just before ending up in landfill

Animals discovered at Vancouver Island waste transfer station will be put up for adoption

Four kittens were rescued from the trash at a Vancouver Island waste transfer station on Dec. 4.

Workers at the centre near Bings Creek facility near Duncan spent some time trying to fish the kittens, estimated to be approximately seven weeks old, out of the garbage bin they were found in. One employee went to hospital with minor injuries as a precaution after a terrified kitten bit him during its rescue.

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Robert Barron

About the Author: Robert Barron

Since 2016, I've had had the pleasure of working with our dedicated staff and community in the Cowichan Valley.
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