Pi the cat left abandoned in stranger's garden

The cat was not microchipped so was named Pi by the RSPCA after a word scribbled on her carrier

A young cat is looking for a new home after she was left in a stranger's garden inside her carrier.

RSPCA rescue officer Naomi Sadoff said the owner would have let themselves into the garden in Swanspool, Peterborough, on 9 November.

She said she understood the financial difficulties facing pet owners but "abandoning your pet is not acceptable".

The cat has been named "Pi" after a word spotted scribbled on the carrier.

Pi was found abandoned in the unlocked, fenced-off garden, but appeared to be in good health.

"It looks like someone let themselves in to then leave poor Pi there," Ms Sadoff added.

"There is help and support available and we would urge people to contact their vets, local rescues and animal welfare charities."

She has been checked over by a vet and has been transferred to RSPCA West Norfolk - from where she will be rehomed.