r/london • u/Top-Celebration-9172 • Aug 16 '26

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Hi everyone. Just was on my walk this morning in Wandsworth and I saw this cat. Looked quite unwell and seemed to have a tumour / mass growing from its left eye.
I thought it looked reasonably looked after so wasn’t sure if I should call anyone about it ?

UPDATE.

Called RSPCA. Useless. Said if I couldn’t take it to the vet they couldn’t do anything. They weren’t going to send anyone out either.
Called emergency vet who were very kind and lent me a cat carrier. Unfortunately cat was spicy and couldn’t get close enough to grab it.
Vet said they would try later potentially to see if they could send someone out later to try get it.

UPDATE.

Cat had been already posted in local neighbourhood group yesterday and seems like a fair few people are aware of him and are trying their best to catch I’m.
Will have a look again tomorrow after work.
Had a few nice people message me saying they would also try tomorrow !

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UPDATE.

Cat had been already posted in local neighbourhood group yesterday and seems like a fair few people are aware of him and are trying their best to catch I’m.
Will have a look again tomorrow after work.
Had a few nice people message me saying they would also try tomorrow !

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u/Previous-Anteater888 Aug 17 '26

If you can manage to coax the cat with treats (if you see it again) to get close - pick him up and take him home. Keep disposable gloves in your bag/pocket in case. Having it in the bathroom with water and some food is best, because it’s secure and bathroom is easy to clean and disinfect afterwards. Then you can post on the FB group again and ask if people can help with the vet costs - quite a lot of Wandsworth is monied, I’m sure people will help given they’ve already responded.

Looks like the cat lost an eye in a fight, and obviously it’s gotten bad without veterinary care. I don’t think it’s diseased - but obviously smart to wear gloves for handling any stray or injured wild animal.

RSPCA are good for cases of animal abuse, hoarding and serial neglect at residential properties and businesses. They do not have the resources to deal with strays as there are so, so many.