Mum and kittens abandoned in Glasgow during freezing temperatures saved after 12-day rescue

Glasgow rescuers save mum cat and kittens after 12-day ordeal in 'freezing' weather

The mother cat has been named Babs, and her kittens Zorro, Pebbles and Bam Bam.

Mum cat and three kittens rescued after 12-day rescue mission in freezing conditions

Protect Cats Scotland volunteers rescue a mother cat and three kittens after a 12-day winter rescue operation in Arden, Glasgow.

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Mum and kittens abandoned in Glasgow during freezing temperatures saved after 12-day rescue

Eventually, after 12 days, using a cat trap, a pair of garden shears, a claw hammer, a wildlife camera and the support of the local community, volunteers successfully caught mum and her remaining kittens, ensuring no one was left behind.