The team at Homeward Bound Pet Rescue were in tears after finding two cats abandoned in their carriers on a bench outside the centre, with a heartbreaking note left by their owners

A cat rescue centre has said they have ‘no words’ after discovering two cats dumped at a beach inside their carriers. Staff at Homeward Bound Pet Rescue turned up at the facility, located near Nevada beach in Las Vegas, to discover two cats sitting in their carriers on a bench outside the premises.

Upon closer examination, one of the cat carriers had a handwritten message placed on top of it, beginning with the words “I’m sorry”.

The staff revealed they were “in tears” upon reading the message, which is especially poignant given the shelter is operating beyond capacity and the staff have encountered this type of situation numerous times.

Despite being full to bursting, the staff somehow found space to house the cats together, ensuring they remained safe and well-fed following their devastating ordeal.

Heartbreaking note left by abandoned cat’s owner

The message left by the previous owners read: “I’m sorry I can’t take care of my cats anymore. They are both very sewwt, please be patient they are scared.

“They are 5-years-old. I have had them since they were babies. I am so sorry.”

The rescue centre stated: “We don’t even have the words right now. Two cats. Left outside our door. In carriers. With a note. Our team found them, and honestly… there were tears.

“Not because we’re angry. Not because we don’t care. Because we do care. Every single time. For the cats sitting there, confused and wondering why their world just changed.

“For the people behind the note, who were clearly facing something difficult. And because the reality is that our shelter is already overflowing.

“Yet somehow, we will make room. We always try. Tonight, these cats are safe. They have food, water, shelter, and people who will care for them.

“But situations like this are happening far too often, and every unexpected arrival stretches our resources even further.”

Followers flocked to the rescue centre’s post to applaud the dedicated staff, while others struggled to comprehend why the animals had been left behind.

One wrote: “This is heartbreaking for everyone. Thank you for taking them in and thank you (and sorry) to their humans. Thank you for trying and sorry for what you are going through. We all hope you are okay. Rest assured your furbabies are in good hands.”

A second commented: “That’s horrible! What kind of person does that to a pet!”.