Michelle has been doing a bit of digging in the background and as luck would have it, I do have a contact who is coordinator of a neighbouring branch. If it's true he's horrified at the thought and it is most definitely against CP rules. With his help, all information and contacts have been passed to the RDM (Regional Development Manager) and I'm sure they'll be a rooting out of the truth.
The kitten's birth date was 4th March and if things are done correctly they won't be rehomed until 6th May when they have recieved 1st vac.