A cat is recovering after being thrown from a 4×4 vehicle in Fife.
The SSPCA is appealing for information after the animal, named Cleo by staff, was hurled from the dark-coloured vehicle onto Oakfield Street, Kelty, on Wednesday morning.
She was picked up by a vigilant member of the public who dried and fed her and gave her a place to stay for the night before alerting the animal welfare charity.
Chief Inspector John Chisholm said: “She’s been named Cleo by our centre staff in Edinburgh where she is now recovering from her ordeal.
“We are unsure if she was purposely dumped or climbed into the person’s car accidentally. She’s a friendly cat but is still slightly nervous, which is understandable as she’s not had the best couple of days.”
Abandoning an animal is an offence under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006.
Anyone found guilty of doing so can expect to be banned from keeping animals for a fixed period or life.
Anyone with information about Cleo is being urged to contact the SSPCA Animal Helpline on 03000 999 999.
