A lucky black cat wandered into a SSPCA rescue centre with her head stuck inside a tin of cat food.

The female feline was discovered by staff at the Middlebank in Fife facility on Sunday morning.

It is thought the hungry puss had been scavenging for food when she became jammed in the can.

Thankfully, the disorientated moggy staggered blindly into helping hands.

After removing the can she was checked over and transferred to the charity’s Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre at Balerno, Edinburgh.

Centre Manager Colin Seddon said: "Luckily no damage was done and the little cat was very pleased to be freed from the discomfort that comes with having your head stuck inside a tin can.

"We think it’s likely that she was scavenging and came across this discarded tin of cat food. She may have got the can stuck on her head and then became disorientated, it’s lucky she wasn’t hit by a car.

"She is a friendly and well looked after cat and she was wearing a distinctive black collar with bright green cats eyes imprinted on the material.

"She may be a stray or she could have been dumped here by someone thinking we are a re-homing centre for domestic pets. 

"Because she’s in such good condition we’d hope that she’s simply lost. If that is the case then we’d encourage her owner to contact our animal helpline to get their lucky black cat back."

Mr Seddon added: "This only illustrates the fact that litter can pose a threat to both wild and domestic animals and we always encourage people to make sure they bag and bin their rubbish, it could save an animal’s life."

Anyone with information relating to the cat should contact the Scottish SPCA Animal Helpline on 03000 999 999.