Cambridge cats get van full of new toys after flood woe

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An animal rescue centre where equipment and toys were destroyed in flash floods last week has been inundated with parcels from well-wishers.

Cats' scratching posts and countless toys were ruined at Cambridge's Blue Cross centre during Thursday's storm.

More than 100 packages have been delivered to replace what was lost and a fundraising website has received £10,000 in donations.

Alan Maskell, from the centre, said staff were overwhelmed by the kindness.

A delivery van containing 107 parcels of toys arrived on Monday morning and many other people came in off the street to donate gifts.

The rehoming centre started a Just Giving page with the aim of raising £1,500 but by Tuesday morning it had raised more than £10,000.

Mr Maskell said: "The public response has been terrific.

"Local pet shops have said they've never known so many scratch posts to be sold in a weekend.

"We're extremely grateful to all those people - it's been overwhelming.

"Staff are very emotional about the sheer weight of support and kindness coming our way."