Holiday-maker's cat call upsets RSPCA

THE American woman who marched into the offices of the RSPCA cradling her pet cat in her arms would brook no nonsense.

''I am leaving for Beijing tomorrow and I want you to take care of my cat until I return,'' she insisted.

The officer at the desk tactfully pointed out to her that there were certain procedures which had to be followed.

Besides, she said, the catteries happened to be all full.

But the cat's mistress would have none of it.

''I don't care, I can't find anywhere else to keep him.