Top Cat rescued by Scottish SPCA after getting stuck inside neighbour's home – and calling to owner through bedroom window
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A cat has been rescued from a neighbour's home after sneaking in while they were not looking.
Top Cat (TC), owned by Highland Council employee Carolanne Collie, went missing on Sunday July 18 from Leyton Drive in Inverness.
After a frantic search, he was spotted in a neighbour's house the following day.
Ms Collie saw her cat at a top floor bedroom window, opposite her own home where he had got himself trapped.
She posted an urgent plea for help on social media.
She said: "Does anyone know who lives [on] Leyton drive? My cat is trapped in your house. I’ve been searching for him since yesterday morning. Can you get in touch please?"
However it was discovered that the owners of the home didn't live locally.
Ms Collie said: "I did wonder why he wasn’t coming home as the wee fat cat doesn’t miss a meal.
"[The neighbours] don’t really live there apparently, only go to maintain the garden or whatever. They must have been there yesterday and he has sneaked in without them seeing. Little monster. He’s so friendly as well."
After calls to the Scottish SPCA, an officer from Inverness was despatched to help free TC from the house.
On social media, Ms Collie continued: "This cat is something else!
"TC you're one of a kind you mad [cat] but I love you to little pieces.
" If you live not far from me then please check your homes before you go away anywhere. I’m sorry but my TC just loves attention and is too friendly, and he will take control of your home.
"Please don’t feed him as you can see he gets fed enough, he’s half the size of me."
Scottish SPCA animal rescue officer Jamie Cherry said: “Cats can often find themselves in situations like this where they need rescued due to their inquisitive and free-roaming nature.
“It was such a relief to get Top Cat out and reunite him with his family. Thankfully he was unharmed by his ordeal and is now back at home where he belongs.
“If anyone finds themselves in a situation like this where they suspect their cat is trapped in a building we’d advise them to try to contact the owners or residents of the building in the first instance.
“If they are unable to do this they should then call our animal helpline on 03000 999 999 so we can assess the situation and take appropriate action to rescue their animal.”
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