A cat rescue centre has appealed for much-needed food donations amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Eastern Daily Press: Sharni is one of the cats at Feline Care, in East Harling, who could go hungry unless the centre receives much-needed food donations. Picture: Feline CareSharni is one of the cats at Feline Care, in East Harling, who could go hungry unless the centre receives much-needed food donations. Picture: Feline Care (Image: Archant)

Feline Care, which is based in East Harling and has charity shops in Attleborough and Diss, says it is in “desperate need” of food, especially tinned products.

The shortage has largely been brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak, which has had a significant impact on deliveries in recent days.

Eastern Daily Press: Monty is one of the cats at Feline Care, in East Harling, who could go hungry unless the centre receives much-needed food donations. Picture: Feline CareMonty is one of the cats at Feline Care, in East Harling, who could go hungry unless the centre receives much-needed food donations. Picture: Feline Care (Image: Archant)

The centre was also forced to cancel its Easter open day, its biggest event of the year and a major source of donations.

MORE: ‘Long live the NHS’ - Norfolk cheers and claps for carersFeline Care currently has more than 130 cats in its care and, with several sanctuaries in the area having closed their doors, is anticipating an influx of hungry cats.

Eastern Daily Press: Magnus is one of the cats at Feline Care, in East Harling, who could go hungry unless the centre receives much-needed food donations. Picture: Feline CareMagnus is one of the cats at Feline Care, in East Harling, who could go hungry unless the centre receives much-needed food donations. Picture: Feline Care (Image: Archant)

It is also short of wood chip cat litter, old towels, thick bleach, kitchen roll, washing up liquid and dishwasher consumables.

Anna Lancaster, who works at the centre, will be at AW Myhills in Attleborough from 9-11am every weekday morning to accept donations, which should be left outside to avoid social contact.

Alternatively you can donate to Feline Care in the following ways:

• Visit Virgin Money Giving

• PayPal - use email address info@felinecare.org.uk

• Bank transfer using sort code 08-92-99 and account number 65649723, referencing Feline Care

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