A cat in distress with its head trapped in a commercial rat trap.
Early in the morning on Wednesday, January 9th, an unusual emergency call was received by the RSPCA Cymru. A concerned individual had discovered a distressed cat with its head trapped in a rat trap at a nearby Premier Inn hotel.
RSPCA Inspector Sophie Daniels promptly arrived at the scene. As described, a black cat was firmly lodged in the commercial rat trap, its shoulders being the only visible part. With uncertainty about what awaited them upon opening the trap, Inspector Daniels swiftly transported both the contraption and the cat to a veterinarian.
The immediate concern was whether the trap had been baited with poison, which could have exposed the cat to a potentially hazardous situation. If this were the case, the medical staff would be able to provide immediate treatment. Fortunately, the cat had managed to avoid any dangerous chemicals as they are typically placed towards the back of the trap.
Although dehydrated from the distressing ordeal, the cat showed no other physical issues. After enduring such a traumatic experience, the feline remained quite frightened.
Inspector Daniels shared with local news outlets, “We would love to reunite this cat with its owner, but unfortunately, there is no microchip present. We urge anyone in the area who owns a missing black, neutered male cat to contact our inspectorate appeal line at 0300 123 8018, so that we can hopefully return this curious cat to its home.”
Given that the cat is neutered but lacks ear-tipping or tattoos commonly seen in TNR practices, it appears unlikely that he was part of a managed feral cat colony. In many rural areas across Europe, cats often have the freedom to live both indoors and outdoors.
Regrettably, this incident highlights one of the dangers associated with such a lifestyle. It is crucial to ensure that your cats, whether indoor, outdoor, or both, are microchipped and their information is up to date.
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