Rescued from beneath a building – now this kitten is in safe hands

A dramatic rescue has saved the life of a tiny kitten who became trapped beneath a building at the busy Felixstowe docks.

Bobby the kitten’s pitiful cries were heard by office staff at Mitie Security at Felixstowe Port in Suffolk, and, after realising the cat’s calls were coming from underneath their feet, they called the dock police.

Police Officer Carly Wicks, who helped rescue Bobby, said: “We don’t know how Bobby became trapped underneath the building but he couldn’t find his way out.

"It must have been terrifying for him as he was under there for a few days with no food or water but thankfully he’s in safe hands now.”

The dock police ripped open the floor to free the distraught kitten and took him to our Blue Cross Felixstowe rehoming centre, where we named him ‘Bobby’ in honour of his rescuers.

When Bobby arrived at Blue Cross he was seen by our vets and treated for fleas and worms as well as given some much needed food and water.  

Andrew Gillon, Centre Manager at Blue Cross Felixstowe, said: “When Bobby arrived he was understandably a little overwhelmed by everything that had happened to him.

"We’ve given him lots of TLC and he’s settled in really well. He’s a lovely little cat.”

Bobby will be off to his new home very soon.