Badger discovered asleep in cat bed after sneaking into home

A badger got a rude awakening after sneaking into a property in Scotland and falling asleep on a cat bed.

The wild animal made itself at home after gaining access through a cat flap, before eating the pet’s food and falling asleep on its comfy bed.  

The Scottish SPCA said the incident in Beecraigs Country Park in Linlithgow, West Lothian, was “highly unusual”.

Animal Rescue Officer Connie O’Neil said: “I got a surprise when I arrived at the property and saw a badger having a nap!

“He had gotten in through the cat flap and had eaten all the cat food before going for a sleep on the cat bed.

“He didn’t seem too happy when I tried to move him but I was able to slide the cat bed round and it was then that the badger noticed the back door was open so made a run for it!”

Scottish SPCA Chief Superintendent Mike Flynn urged anyone who finds an animal in an unusual place to call its animal helpline on 03000 999 999

“Like all wild animals badgers can be aggressive when injured or cornered so we would advise not to go near or touch them without giving us a call first,” he said.