Pregnant cat found dangling from spike on Wolverhampton fence
A heavily pregnant cat had to be rescued after being found dangling from a metal spike in a fence.
The tabby and white cat was rescued by the RSCPA after being found by a member of the public in Wolverhampton last week.
A metal spike in the fence in Glaisdale Gardens had punctured the cat’s toes and left her dangling from the fence by her back leg.
RSPCA inspector Vicki Taylor, who helped rescue the trapped cat, said: “This poor cat had her back leg twisted and stuck on the metal fence.
"She must have jumped but her leg was caught on the fence so her leg stayed behind!
“The poor thing was dangling from the fence when I arrived and she was very unhappy.
"Thankfully, the caller who contacted us was on hand to help.
"I lifted up the cat to relieve the pressure on her foot and the caller managed to cut through the metal spike until she was free.
“Her paw was swollen and looked very sore.
"She looked a little worse for wear and underweight and she was also heavily pregnant.”
The female cat was taken to RSPCA Birmingham Animal Hospital for treatment to the puncture wound to her paw - and just a couple of days later she gave birth to a litter of kittens.
The cat, who has been named Maggie, and her kittens are now receiving some care and attention at the hospital.
She has no microchip and no owner has come forward. If you believe this is your cat contact the inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018.
