Tin can cat finds rescue centre
The expression "lucky black cat" was never truer than when a young feline wandered into the Scottish SPCA's Wildlife Rescue Centre with a tin can stuck on her head.
The female cat was discovered by staff at Middlebank in Fife early on Sunday morning (14 February) with her head well and truly wedged into an empty tin of pet food.
After the can was carefully removed she was checked over before being transferred to our Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre at Balerno, Edinburgh.
Wildlife Rescue Centre Manager Colin Seddon said, "Luckily no damage was done and the little cat was very pleased to be freed from the discomfort that comes with having your head stuck inside a tin can.
"We think it's likely that she was scavenging and came across this discarded tin of cat food. She may have got the can stuck on her head and then became disorientated, it's lucky she wasn't hit by a car.
"She is a friendly and well looked after cat and she was wearing a distinctive black collar with bright green cats eyes imprinted on the material.
"We asked around locally to see if she belonged to anyone who lives nearby but this hasn't produced an owner.
"She may be a stray or she could have been dumped here by someone thinking we are a rehoming centre for domestic pets.
"Because she's in such good condition we'd hope that she's simply lost. If that is the case then we'd encourage her owner to contact our animal helpline to get their lucky black cat back."
Colin added, "This only illustrates the fact that litter can pose a threat to both wild and domestic animals and we always encourage people to make sure they bag and bin their rubbish, it could save an animal's life."
Anyone with information relating to the cat should contact the Scottish SPCA Animal Helpline on 03000 999 999.