A "totally stuck" kitten has been rescued after getting its head trapped in a rat bait box.

Mishmash is now at Danaher Animal Home in Wethersfield for some rest, while the RSPCA searches for a new home for him.

A member of the public called out the RSPCA after spotting the semi- feral kitten's situation.

RSPCA Inspector Jason Finch cut the plastic box to free the kitten’s head.

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Jason said: “This poor little kitten had managed to get himself totally stuck in this box.

Dunmow Broadcast: The kitten got his head stuck while exploring a rat bait boxThe kitten got his head stuck while exploring a rat bait box (Image: RSPCA)

Dunmow Broadcast: The box that Mishmash the kitten got his head wedged intoThe box that Mishmash the kitten got his head wedged into (Image: RSPCA)

“It was a tricky process trying to get him out of the box without causing him any more distress, but thankfully I managed to get him free.

“I checked him over and despite his ordeal he was okay."

He added: “He’s the sweetest looking cat and has been named Mishmish."

Dunmow Broadcast: Danaher Animal Home in Wethersfield is now looking for a new forever home for Mishmash the kittenDanaher Animal Home in Wethersfield is now looking for a new forever home for Mishmash the kitten (Image: RSPCA)

The RSPCA urges the use of humane deterrents for dealing with unwanted rats and mice, including removing food or other resources that attract them.