How purring under the bonnet saved this feline stowaway

A driver whose car engine was not making its usual purr was amazed to find the noise was being made by a tiny kitten.

The ginger kitten, thought to be about eight weeks old, had climbed inside the engine in Aberdeen and had a city tour before its cries were heard.

Driver Victor Gallacher stopped to investigate and pulled him to safety.



The Scottish SPCA was called in and the kitten is now in a home for strays. It will be re-homed if not claimed.

The kitten is being cared for at Mrs Murray's Home for Stray Dogs and Cats and Re-homing Centre in Aberdeen's Seaton area.

Animal care assistant at the centre, Helen-Louise Smith, said: "He's really friendly, playful and nosey. He would make a good pet."

With news video.