If the cat is healthy and the weather is fair, many years of experience have taught us that it is often better to leave the cat to its own devices; an early rescue attempt could chase it higher or panic it and cause it to fall. If the cat has not come down after 48 hours, or is in clear peril or stress, please contact the RSPCA 24-hour Cruelty and Advice line on 0300 1234 999 for advice.

The RSPCA relies entirely on voluntary donations, so please understand that its resources are far more limited than the other emergency services. Although the RSPCA can be contacted at any time of the day or night, RSPCA inspectors can only attend calls outside normal office hours (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday) in an emergency. The Society will always do its best to help an animal in need.