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"CAT NOT STUCK LONG ENOUGH"
SAYS RSPCA.
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Cat lovers Jacqueline and Sudershan Tucker were left speechless after contacting the RSPCA about their stranded pet, Megan.
Megab had become stuck up a 40ft electricity pylon outside her home in newport Road, Cwmcarn, after being chased by a dog.
But instead of getting the response they had expected from the RSPCA, the couple claim they were told their cat would have to stay put for 48 hours before being rescued.
Staff from Hyder eventually arrived on the scene five hours after Mr. and Mrs. Tucker reported the incident and rescued the terrified cat within minutes.
"We originally phoned the fire service and asked if they could help us, but were told hat they didn't do that sort of thing any more," said Mr Tucker "That was fair enough they have got enough on their plate, but for the RSPCA to say that Megan had to stay up there for 48 hours is outrageous.
"The poor thing was absolutely terrified, she was crying to get down. In the past I have always given donations to the RSPCA but after this they will no longer get any more of my money"
Huw Evans, spokesman for the RSPCA said "I don't know why the couple were told it would take 48 hours, that is not something we would normally say.
"If its after hours and one of our "inspectors" is dealing with an animal in a life threatening situation we have to attend hat incident first before dealing with one where an animal isn't in immediate danger."/cutting ends
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"Pull the other one" Huw Evans there are several complaints of the same nature on these pages alone!!!