A PANICKED owner called the RSPCA for help when his cat became trapped in a neighbour's loft for around 15 hours.
Milo the cat got himself stuck when he was looking for 'somewhere warm to curl up.'
The cat was rescued from the narrow roof of a property in Eric Avenue although it took a lot of bribery with treats.
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RSPCA inspector Simon Hoggett explained how Milo got himself trapped.
“Cats get themselves stuck in the strangest places! I suspect Milo was out exploring and looking for somewhere warm to curl up. Cats can’t resist a cosy spot, so this small loft space would have been very appealing indeed!," he said.
"We’re not sure exactly how long Milo had been up there, but his owner estimated it had been around 15 hours.
“It was minus three degrees and frosty by the time we got to him, so it was important we got him down and to safety as quickly as possible."
The neighbour even had to cut some plasterboard down so Milo's owner could reach him.
Simon said: "The narrow loft was approximately seven feet above ground level, so it was a tricky space to get at and Milo was not keen to come down.
It took a lot of bribery with treats to get him to come towards me! We also had to cut some plasterboard down to reach him, with the permission of the homeowner of course.
“He’d only wandered two houses down from his own, but despite being so close to home, cheeky Milo still managed to cause havoc!”
The RSPCA inspector hopes Milo will be more cautious when he's out on the prowl again and explained why it is important for cats to be microchipped.
Mr Hoggett added: “There’s so much bad news around at the moment, so it’s great to share a positive story. Hopefully Milo will be more cautious next time he heads out on a neighbourhood prowl!
“Cases like this are an important reminder of why all cat owners should get their cats microchipped. If your cat does go missing, rescuers are much more likely to be able to reunite you with them if they are microchipped.”
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