Clever kitty dumped in sealed cardboard box with tin of tuna survived after clawing his way out

A clever kitty dumped in a sealed cardboard box with just a tin of tuna to eat, survived after clawing his way out.

The black moggy, named Charlie, was abandoned in the taped-up box outside a rescue centre’s front gates.

He ate half of the £0.72 Tesco tuna chunks left for him.

But then managed to tear open the cardboard to wriggle free.

Staff at the RSPCA’s Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Branch, in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, then found him.

A clever cat named Charlie, abandoned in a sealed cardboard box with only a tin of tuna, survived by clawing his way out. Found by RSPCA staff in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. — *The sealed cardboard box after Charlie clawed his way out of it. (Picture: Jam Press)*

The animal charity is now trying to find him a new owner, as reported on Need To Know.

An RSPCA spokesperson said: “Two-year-old Charlie is believed to have clawed his way out of the taped-up box after being abandoned at the entrance.

“Staff arriving for work in the morning found a half-eaten can of tuna inside, a cat-sized hole in the cardboard and clumps of black fur stuck to one side.

“He wasn’t microchipped or wearing a collar, and no-one had reported a pet of his description missing.

“Charlie, as he was subsequently named, was extremely nervous at first and would glower and hiss at staff and volunteers who spent many weeks trying to patiently win his trust.”

Steph Mccawley from the rehoming centre said: “He loves being fussed and groomed and will eagerly come onto your lap for a bit of attention.

“He’s really stolen our hearts.

“Charlie was so fearful at first – and of course he went through a really distressing ordeal – but the transformation in his demeanour has been wonderful to see.

“In the right home he really will make a wonderful companion and fingers crossed our special appeal will help him to find his perfect match.”