ABOUT 25 kittens and ten adults cats from the Barnsley area are all in need of new homes, the RSPCA says.

Vanessa Brennan from the RSPCA's Barnsley and district branch said the number of cats and kittens in need of adoption is steadily rising.

"More pregnant and nursing mothers and kittens have been brought in to us than ever before and the increase in the number of abandoned pregnant cats is unbelievable," she said.

The RSPCA's adoption fee is £85 which includes vaccinations, neutering and microchipping.

Anyone interested can call Jackie Siddall on 07823 550886.