An abandoned cat who was trapped behind a boiler in an empty house for nearly 12 days without food or water has been rescued.
One-year-old Izzy, a Domestic Shorthair crossbreed, was discovered by a shocked contractor in Inglemire, Kingston upon Hull.
She was taken to a private facility before being moved to the RSPCA’s cattery at its Bridlington, Driffield and District branch.
But the charity has said Izzy is now ready to be taken in by new loving owners.
In a post on its website, the RSPCA branch said: ‘Izzy has been through significant trauma before coming into our care, and this has had a lasting impact on her behaviour.
‘While she is beginning to show small signs of curiosity and character, she remains a very sensitive and easily overstimulated cat.
‘Izzy is not comfortable with handling and can react defensively when she feels overwhelmed.
‘Because of this, Izzy will only be rehomed to a highly experienced cat owner who understands feline behaviour, body language, and the warning signs of stress and overstimulation.’
One-year-old Izzy, a Domestic Shorthair crossbreed, was discovered by a contractor in Inglemire, Kingston upon Hull, in February
She was taken to a private facility before being moved to the RSPCA’s cattery at its Bridlington, Driffield and District branch
Izzy was found trapped between the boiler and the wall after nearly two weeks without food or water
The charity said the one-year-old will need a ‘calm, quiet, adult-only home’, an ‘experienced owner confident managing reactive or defensive cats’, ‘someone patient and realistic about the time and space she will need’ and ‘minimal handling expectations while she builds trust’.
The RSPCA added: ‘Izzy is starting to come out of her pen and observe us, and there are small glimpses of her personality – but she is still very much in the early stages of feeling safe.
‘She is not suitable for first-time owners and not suited to homes with children.
‘Izzy will need time, understanding, and an adopter who is prepared to work with her at her pace, without pressure.
‘The right home for Izzy will be one that accepts her for who she is right now – and is willing to give her the chance she deserves.’
In a separate social media post, the charity said Izzy has ‘been through a lot’, adding that ‘her trust has been knocked before she arrived into our care’.
‘Being left without food or water for two weeks, then trapped in a tight space between a wall and a boiler with no way to move would understandably leave a cat shaken and in need of care and reassurance,’ said the RSPCA.
