THE RSPCA is appealing for information after a kitten was caught in an illegal gin trap in St Dogmaels.

The black and white kitten named Kitty was found in the trap, which were made illegal in 1958, in the front garden of a home.

RSPCA inspector Holly Brown said: “The homeowner was horrified that a trap had been found in their garden.

“The cat was taken to the vets by the owner and has some broken toes, but is doing well.

“It appears as though the trap may have been in place a long time, as the hedge had grown through the trap.

“We are now appealing for information and also reminding people that setting a gin trap is an offence.”

Kitty’s owner Dawn Phillips said: “She has an infection on her leg, and we are taking her back to the vets every 48 hours to get the dressing changed.

“She is only 24 weeks old. She was really nervous at first, but now she is okay.”

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