Eight critically ill kittens who arrived at the RSPCA in such a state that staff weren’t sure if they’d survive have made an incredible transformation.

Bunny, Marshall, Nimbus, Xander, Woody, Ace and Oslo arrived at RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield & Bradford at the end of July, when a member of the public brought them into reception in a terrible state with a range of serious health problems.

The tiny kittens, just 14-weeks-old, were covered in fleas, suffering from severe cat flu and battling Giardia - an infection caused by a parasite that affects the digestive system, causing painful bloating and diarrhoea.

Some of the kittens had such sore eyes they could barely open them, and others had collapsed.

Staff at the branch sprang into action but feared the kittens were on the ‘brink of death’.

Fay Gibbons, Digital Manager at the branch, said: “When these kittens were brought into us, the state they were in was truly shocking - they were on the brink of death and we honestly weren’t sure if they’d make it.

“We see a lot of animals in truly horrific states, but it doesn’t get any less heartbreaking.”

With intensive treatment and round-the-clock care in the branch’s isolation unit, the kittens fought the odds - and within just two weeks they’d made an incredible recovery.

Fay added: “It goes to show what love and care can do for an animal - their transformation has been amazing in such a short time, and we’re all so proud of how far they’ve come.

“Some recovered more quickly than others and some still need additional care, but none of them are suffering or in pain anymore and it’s been amazing to see them blossom.”

Treatment for the kittens set the branch back £1,800 and, sadly, many of the conditions they suffered were avoidable.

It’s been a happy ending for the kittens - with Nimbus, Xander, Oslo and Neo getting settled in new homes, and Bunny and Woody preparing to go to theirs - staff are now hoping Marshall and Ace, aged almost six-months-old, will find their forever family soon.

Marshall and Ace could be rehomed together or separately.

Marshall is the most confident of the litter, a little purr machine who loves a fuss and getting right under your feet, while sweet Ace will often chirp for attention, and this playful boy loves getting into mischief.

For details on Marshall, Ace or any other animals at RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield & Bradford, you can email the team or fill in an online adoption form.