The man was caught on camera leaving the kittens in a cat carrier outside St George's Vets in Wolverhampton.

Footage has today been released so the RSPCA can speak to the man about his 'irresponsible behaviour'.

The man was spotted pulling up to the surgery, in St George's Parade, on September 28 when he left behind a carrier with five kittens inside- all less than a week old.

Then on December 19, it is believed the same man left a second carrier with four kittens inside. They were all around 10 days old. RSPCA inspector Julie Lyons said: "We do believe that the man who dumped the second litter of kittens is the same person who dumped them back in September.

"I really want to talk to him about this, because he clearly needs to get his cat neutered. These kittens were far too young to be away from their mother and therefore we have had to find a fosterer who can look after them and ensure they are hand fed until they are strong enough to feed themselves."

She said dumping the animals would have caused the kittens and their mother stress. "It outs added pressure on charities such as the RSPCA as we have to find someone who is able to care for them and be able to feed them constantly because they are so small.

"This simply wouldn't happen if the man just got his cat neutered."

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The man appears to have been wearing the same jacket and cap in both incidents.

The kittens dumped in December are now being cared for by the RSPCA Stafford and Wolverhampton branch and have been named Mary, Joseph, Gabriel and Ivy.

Anyone who recognises the man should call the RSPCA on 0300 123 8018.