AN APPEAL to find the owner of a cat found injured in a car engine in Penarth has been launched.

The black cat, who isn’t microchipped, was found on Saturday, July 9.

She was described by RSPCA officers as being "very thin" and had scuffed nails and a collar injury.

The RSPCA are now trying to find the owner of the cat but this has proven difficult without a microchip.

RSPCA animal welfare officer Sian Burton said: "We don’t know how long this cat was in this car for.

"She is very friendly and is doing well in our care. She is around two to three years old.

"She may very well have an owner who is desperately looking for her, so we hope we can find out who it is."

Anyone who may have information about this cat and knows who the owner is should contact the RSPCA inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018.