Lucky Weasel Survives Cat Attack
There has been a happy ending for a lucky weasel thanks to Secret World Wildlife Rescue – one of the South West’s leading animal rescue charities.
Last week, Secret World received a call from a member of the public in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, whose cat had caught a juvenile weasel. Thankfully, the cat owner was able to bring the poorly animal into the charity’s centre in East Huntspill for assessment.
The male weasel, named Ron by charity staff, had suffered a number of puncture wounds caused by the cat’s teeth. As a result, animal carer Dan Bryant put it on a course of antibiotics to help them heal.
Dan said: “It’s not unusual for weasels to be caught by cats. However, this case is slightly surprising as cats normally go for weasels which are weak or injured as they’re easier to catch.
“Ron was fit and healthy before the cat caught him. I imagine he let his guard down and because he’s young, the cat managed to catch him. The cat must have been brave as weasels are very feisty.”
After the weasel has finished its course of antibiotics, it will stay at Secret World for a few days of rest and will then be released back into the wild.
Since 2011, the charity has rescued only 17 weasels.
Notes for editors:
- Secret World Wildlife Rescue is one of the South West’s leading wildlife rescue charities (charity number 1097119) based in East Huntspill in Somerset.
- Now in its 26th year, Secret World Wildlife Rescue cares for more than 5,000 sick, injured and orphaned animals each year.
- As well as being a respected source of expertise and a centre of excellence where British wildlife receives the best care, Secret World has an extensive volunteer programme and engages with schools to promote respect for wildlife and the environment, adding further benefits to the local community.
- As Secret World does not receive any government funding, it relies entirely on the generosity of supporters and donors to carry out this important work for British wildlife.
- The charity’s website is www.secretworld.org
