I'm a cat, get 'meowt' of here

Staff at a Devon County Council recycling centre in Exeter were shocked to see a cat stranded in a deep container amongst unwanted materials deposited by local residents.

SITA UK employees Chris Murphy and John Hallett who were working at the Pinbrook Road recycling centre on Sunday 12 May, sprung into action to rescue the cat.

They placed it in a second hand cat basket, that was fortunately available in the recycling centre’s resale shop, and called the local people at Cats Protection who were soon on the scene and took the male cat into their care.

The cat has been named ‘Murphy’ after one of its rescuers. It is white with some black markings and is between 2 and 3 years old. Unfortunately it does not have a microchip so the owner is not known.

Although a little on the lean side, Murphy is in good condition and has been checked over by a vet. He has been given worming tablets, flea protection and a vaccination.

If nobody comes forward to claim him, with proof of ownership, then he will be put up for adoption at Cats Protection Axhayes Adoption Centre in Clyst Honiton.

On behalf of Devon County Council, SITA UK manages the operation of 17 recycling centres across Devon, including the Pinbrook Road site in Pinhoe, Exeter.

Cats protection help around 800 cats every year in the Exeter area. They run the Exeter Axhayes Adoption Centre which is open between 11am and 3pm everyday, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. They can be contacted on 01395 232377. Web address  www.axhayes.cats.org.uk & Facebook cpexeteraxhayes.