A kitten that was discovered at a Lake District hotel with the flu is in need of a new home. 

Staff at the self-funded RSPCA Westmorland Branch say the animal was discovered within the grounds of a hotel near Windermere and is very underweight with cat flu symptoms.

The branch is naming animals in a car theme this month so the kitten is also named after the Fiat Panda alongside kitten Taigo (Volkswagen).

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The name has also been picked due to her colouring.

She is currently described as 'very hungry'.

(Image: Westmorland RSPCA Branch)

Speaking on the RSPCA Westmorland Branch Facebook page, a spokesperson said: "Luckily a member of the public found her in time so we can treat and care for her until she is strong enough to find a new home.

"We have called her Panda and we are hoping she makes some improvement over the weekend.

"We desperately need some kitten food for Panda, can you help us by ordering some from our Amazon Wish List we would be very grateful."