The real Pink Panther: The kittens whose fur changed colour after being bathed in cement



This adorable sight is one that could have easily been a tale of tragedy.

Four kittens were found abandoned in a concrete factory in Redruth, Cornwall, weak and malnourished.

But they are now being nursed back to health and are very much in the pink - in more ways than one.

Staff at the Cats Protection charity were given quite a shock when they tried to wash the four-week-old cats and they couldn't remove the reddish hue from one, earning it the nickname 'Pink Panther'.

The Pink Panther: It is expected that she will keep her hue for a few months before it grows out completely

The kitten is being looked after by the Cats Protection charity until it is old and strong enough to be rehomed

She was rescued by workers along with her two sisters and a tom cat - called Clouseau, Dusty and Cerise. It is thought that they came into contact with red pigment used in concrete manufacturing which had caused their unusual appearance. The dying is less obvious in three of the cats but Pink Panther has a creamy fur so she appears bright pink. RELATED ARTICLES Previous

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Too cute! The kitten was found in a cement factory with two sisters and a brother

She was found at the Ladds concrete factory in Redruth, Cornwall, living between some pallets

'As we shampooed her, the pink has slowly started to fade, although it may be that the fur has to grow out before we see her full colour, which could take months.

'It appears as though she's actually a creamy beige, and she has been dyed by the red pigment used in the concrete.

'We think the kittens were abandoned by their mum but we're hopeful they will fully recover and be able to enjoy a bright, but preferably not pink, future.'

The kittens were rescued from Ladds Concrete Factory in Redruth after staff heard their faint meows. They were spotted cowering between a set of pallets and have been temporarily fostered until they are strong enough to be rehomed.



