RSPCA appeal for information after injured cat found abandoned in Stevenage
The grey moggy was discovered on an industrial estate
The RSPCA is appealing for information after an injured cat was found abandoned on an industrial estate in Stevenage last Thursday (10 April).
The grey semi-long-haired cat was discovered in a green cat house on the industrial estate in Wedgewood Way, dragging his back leg when he tried to move, after a member of the public heard him meowing.
On scanning the cat’s microchip, his owners were found - but he had been missing for nearly two years.
RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer (ARO) Rebecca Hood said: “We are a bit confused about how he got there - he was unable to walk and it was an odd place for a cat house to be.
“We have reason to believe he was being looked after, and maybe abandoned due to his injuries.”
The cat was taken to the RSPCA Finsbury Park Animal Hospital, where a vet determined he had a fractured leg and spine - sadly, due to his deteriorating condition, the decision was made to put the cat to sleep to end his suffering.
ARO Rebecca added: “The cat’s left leg was dangling when we picked him up and he seemed in a lot of pain, although he was very friendly.
“The area he was found in has a fair amount of footfall, people coming and going from work and passing cars, so we’re hopeful someone may be able to help our inquiries and find out what happened to this cat.”
With no CCTV covering the area the cat was found, the RSPCA is urging anyone who may have seen something on Thursday 10 April between 7am and 1pm to contact them.