RSPCA appeals for information after cat abandoned in taped box

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 23:10 · Archive

A young cat was found abandoned in a taped-up box beside a parcel locker in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, on 2 November.

A young cat named Autumn was found abandoned in a taped-up box beside an InPost parcel locker on Fairfax Drive in Westcliff-on-Sea on Monday, 2 November. A member of the public heard meowing coming from inside the box and took the cat home before alerting the RSPCA.

The cat is believed to be about one year old and has distinctive colouring and markings. When collected by the RSPCA, she was given a veterinary check and found to have thick mucus coming from her nose, indicating signs of respiratory distress.

A light brown man's jumper was found inside the box alongside the cat. Sian Ridley, RSPCA animal rescue officer, described the cat as having been 'terrified being left in a taped box unsure what was happening'.

The RSPCA has praised the member of the public for their swift action in taking the cat to safety. Ms Ridley said: 'We are so grateful to the member of the public for taking her home and keeping her safe until we could collect her.'

Autumn is now receiving care from the RSPCA Essex South, Southend and District Branch. The charity is appealing for anyone with information about the abandonment to come forward and is following up enquiries in the area, including checking CCTV footage from the location.

RSPCA appeals for information after cat abandoned in taped box — Image: Colchester Gazette

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Cat found abandoned in taped-up box beside parcel lockerRSPCA appeals for information and CCTV after young cat Autumn was abandoned in a taped-up box near an InPost locker in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, on November 2.Colchester Gazette · 13 Nov, 16:15
Cat found abandoned in taped-up box beside parcel lockerRSPCA appeals for information and CCTV after young cat Autumn was abandoned in a taped-up box near an InPost locker in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, on November 2.Echo (Basildon) · 13 Nov, 16:15
Cat found abandoned in taped-up box beside parcel lockerRSPCA appeals for information and CCTV after young cat Autumn was abandoned in a taped-up box near an InPost locker in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, on November 2.Brentwood Guardian · 13 Nov, 16:15

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