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Fox found napping on microwave in Mitcham home | Fox found napping on microwave in Mitcham home |
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A fox was found snoozing on top of a microwave after it sneaked into a south-west London home. | |
The animal came in through the cat flap and smashed plant pots before curling up on top of the appliance. | The animal came in through the cat flap and smashed plant pots before curling up on top of the appliance. |
Kim Fryer, from Mitcham, called the RSPCA, after her daughter found the fox in the early hours of the morning. | Kim Fryer, from Mitcham, called the RSPCA, after her daughter found the fox in the early hours of the morning. |
Mrs Fryer said she could tell "there was something wrong" with it but after being checked over by vets it was released back into the area. | Mrs Fryer said she could tell "there was something wrong" with it but after being checked over by vets it was released back into the area. |
Ms Fryer, who has five cats and a dog, said: "She put the light on and one eye opened but he didn't move. | Ms Fryer, who has five cats and a dog, said: "She put the light on and one eye opened but he didn't move. |
"A couple of my plants were smashed and there was mud everywhere." | "A couple of my plants were smashed and there was mud everywhere." |
The fox was taken to Putney Animal Hospital on 15 December. | The fox was taken to Putney Animal Hospital on 15 December. |
A hospital spokesperson said: "Fortunately he was quite healthy with a beautiful fluffy coat, so after a thorough check over he was released back to the area he was found in by one of the hospital staff. Good luck Mr Fox!" | A hospital spokesperson said: "Fortunately he was quite healthy with a beautiful fluffy coat, so after a thorough check over he was released back to the area he was found in by one of the hospital staff. Good luck Mr Fox!" |
The RSPCA said it expected to rescue about 10,000 animals over the winter. | The RSPCA said it expected to rescue about 10,000 animals over the winter. |
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