Cat found in bus engine in Scotland after 400-mile trip from England

The feline was discovered at a depot in Blantyre after the minibus returned from Hertfordshire.

Cat found in bus engine in Scotland after 400-mile trip from EnglandScotland Cat Centre/Cats Protection

An appeal has been launched to trace the owners of a cat that was found in the engine of a bus in Scotland after it returned from a 400-mile trip to the south of England.

The cat jumped out of the engine of a minibus that had arrived back in the Parks of Hamilton depot in Blantyre on July 7.

The bus had travelled around 410 miles from South Mimms services in Hertfordshire, stopping at Norton Canes and Lancaster services.

The cat is being looked after by Cats ProtectionScotland Cat Centre/Cats Protection
The cat is being looked after by Cats Protection

After hanging around the depot for a few days, the animal was taken to the Cats Protection Scotland’s centre, where it was discovered she isn’t microchipped.

The charity is appealing for anyone who recognises the distinctive-looking cat to get in touch.

The bus had travelled around 410 miles from South Mimms services in Hertfordshire, stopping at Norton Canes and Lancaster services, to the Park's of Hamilton Depot outside of Glasgow.STV News
The bus had travelled around 410 miles from South Mimms services in Hertfordshire, stopping at Norton Canes and Lancaster services, to the Park’s of Hamilton Depot outside of Glasgow.

A social media post explained: “We believe this wee lady has travelled quite a distance as she was found in a minibus engine that arrived back in Glasgow after travelling from South Mimms services, also stopping at Norton Canes services and Lancaster services.

“When the bus arrived back at Parks of Hamilton Depot in Blantyre, she jumped out of the engine when the driver opened it and stuck around for a couple days until she could be brought to our centre.

“Please share, it would be a miracle if we could get her reunited with an owner. Sadly she is not microchipped.

A cat was found in the bus engine in BlantyreScotland Cat Centre/Cats Protection
A cat was found in the bus engine in Blantyre

“Please note that photographic evidence is required to claim a cat back.”

Information can be sent to Enquiries@glasgow.cats.org.uk

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