A CAT has been rescued after getting itself stuck on top of a Haverfordwest house - with a crisp bag on its head.

RSPCA inspector Rohan Barker was called to Greenhill Crescent yesterday (Thursday).

“He looked very wet as it was raining quite heavily,” said inspector Barker. “It was very odd to see that a crisp packet was stuck on his head which he could not get off.

“We don't know how he came to have this packet stuck on his head, but he may well have been eating something from the bottom and then got himself into difficulty.

“It took quite some time up a ladder to coax the cat into my reach.

“But eventually I got close enough to bring him down safely and I just lifted the crisp packet off his head. It was quite firmly stuck, and would have been difficult for him to get it off himself.

“The cat was unharmed but very scared and as he looked to be in good health was immediately released. He wouldn’t let me touch him, so there’s a chance he’s a feral cat and unowned, or he might be owned by someone in the area, and so will hopefully make his way back home.

If anyone finds an animal in distress, like this cat was, please call us on 0300 1234 999.

Calls are in confidence. If you are the owner of this cat, please let us know of his progress by calling the RSPCA inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018.

If you do see a cat stuck up a tree or on a roof, please monitor them - as it may well be that they are able to make their own way down. It can be when they are given time and space they find their way down.

Often it helps if they are left alone as crowds, dogs and people may stress and panic them.

If you would like to help the RSPCA, you can give £3 now by texting HELP to 78866 (Text costs £3 + one standard network rate message).