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Lucky cat survives quarry fall
The Scottish SPCA is seeking the owner of a lucky cat who survived being chased in to deep water at a quarry by a dog.
We were called to rescue the young black and white male cat after a member of the public saw him being chased by a lurcher-type dog at Prestonhill Quarry, Inverkeithing, on Sunday morning (16 October).
He is now recovering from his ordeal at our Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre at Balerno where he has been appropriately named Cliff.
Inspector Nicola Liddell said, "The man who reported the incident said he saw the dog chasing the cat up to the quarry where he ran straight into a fence before falling over the edge and landing into water below.
"When I picked him up he was really frightened and a bit disorientated, but luckily he escaped unscathed with no injuries.
"Even after his terrifying experience he was quite happy to let me carry him back to my van wrapped up in a towel. He is such a friendly wee soul.
"Cliff is now safe and well and being cared for at our Edinburgh and Lothians Centre, but someone will be missing him."
The cat was wearing a distinguishing collar when he was found, but was not identity micro-chipped.
Anyone who has lost a cat matching this description is encouraged to call our Animal Helpline on 03000 999 999 and ask to be connected to our Edinburgh and Lothians Centre.