The RSPCA is appealing for help in tracing the owner of a black male cat, now named Flint, who was rescued after being trapped between two walls in a home in south London. Flint spent approximately 10 hours wedged between an external and internal wall of two neighbouring properties in Horseshoe Mews, Acre Lane, Brixton.
The incident came to light when a local resident heard continuous meowing and realised that the cat was trapped. She quickly called the London Fire Brigade (LFB), and firefighters used cutting equipment to break through the solid masonry, freeing the distressed cat.
Firefighters managed to remove bricks and create two large holes in the outer wall, allowing them to reach Flint. The rescue took place on Monday, September 9, after which the cat was handed over to RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Yalina Blumer.
Yalina described the scene, saying, “The poor thing was wedged in there for around 10 hours before the fire officers arrived, but they were able to remove some of the bricks and created two large holes in the outer wall so they could reach the cat. He was dehydrated and couldn’t stand on his legs at the time, so I took him to a local vet.”
Flint is currently receiving care at RSPCA Finsbury Park Hospital, where staff report that he is making a good recovery. Chrissy Ellis at Finsbury Park Hospital said: “Flint is doing really well after his ordeal, and the vet is happy with his progress since he has been on pain relief. Fortunately, there are no issues with his limbs. He’s a sweet, timid boy who loves a head stroke and lots of TLC.”
Although Flint appears to have been well cared for, he is not microchipped, making it difficult to locate his owner. The RSPCA is now keen to reunite Flint with his family.
The RSPCA expressed gratitude to the LFB for their efforts in rescuing Flint and highlighted the ongoing collaboration between the organisation and emergency services to rescue animals trapped in difficult situations.
Anyone with information about Flint or his owners is urged to contact the RSPCA appeals line at 0300 123 8018.
