Cat found inside sofa due to be discarded at waste depot

A cat has been found inside a sofa at a council waste depot in West Lothian.

Workers at Whitehall Industrial Estate, Bathgate, discovered the black and white feline on Monday at around 4.30pm when he fell out of an old couch that was due to be discarded.

Scottish SPCA officers revealed the pet is uninjured and they have launched an appeal to find the animal’s owners.

Animal rescue officer, Aileen Maybury, said: “West Lothian council collected some bulky uplifts and discovered a cat inside a sofa. When they tipped the lorry the cat fell out of the sofa and ran into the corner of the station.

“He is uninjured after their ordeal and we are hoping the owner of the cat recognises him. The cat is not microchipped and the sofa was picked up around the Linlithgow area.

“The cat is now in the care of one of our animal rescue and rehoming centres.

“If anyone recognises this cat, or has any information about his circumstances, they should call our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.”

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