Frightened cat trapped inside dry stone wall is rescued and brought in
Rescuers dismantled a dry stone wall in County Durham to free a cat who was trapped inside.
An RSPCA rescuer was known as to a discipline in Tow Law, close to Bishop Auckland, on 23 January by a canine walker whose pet discovered the black and white cat wedged in a small hole in a dry stone wall.
Inspector Ruth Thomas-Coxon stated: “It was an uncommon call-out and the poor puss was very frightened and a little bit aggressive.
“Initially it appeared as if he’d chosen to tuck himself contained in the hole however he didn’t attempt to run away once we received nearer so I used to be involved he might have been injured or sick.
“The proprietor of the paddocks, and wall, got here out and between us we eliminated a number of the stones to dismantle the highest a part of the wall and free the cat. He made a splash for it and jumped into one other a part of the wall the place we have been in a position to catch him.”
Ruth left the proprietor to re-build the wall and took the puss, now nicknamed Freddy, to the vets.
“Vets discovered he was in pretty good well being though he had some matts in his coat which they eliminated,” she stated. “He was a candy, pleasant cat so I questioned if he was a lacking pet however he was not microchipped. I made some enquiries close by, put up a poster the place we rescued him and likewise put his profile on PetsLocated however, sadly, he’s not but been claimed.
“He’s being taken care of at a neighborhood cattery and if nobody comes ahead for him then we’ll discover him a brand new house.”
If you recognise Freddy please contact the RSPCA’s enchantment line on 0300 123 8018.
To assist the RSPCA proceed rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals in determined want of care please Join the Rescue this winter, or name our donation line on 0300 123 8181.
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