When Cats Got Stuck Up Trees & Pigeons Fell Down Chimneys.

Book excerpt: 1972 Late Night London: A cat is stuck in a drainpipe in Soho, a dog is impaled on railings in St. James's Park, a pigeon is causing mayhem in a Leicester Square restaurant - who are you going to call? Well back then, all Londoners called upon the services of the true fourth emergency service at the time: the RSPCA Night Emergency Service. This small specialist unit, originally based in Piccadilly, was set up to come to the aid of animals in distress throughout Greater London. Accompany the author as he speeds across London, attending exciting, bizarre and sometimes tragic incidents and meet the quirky and helpful characters who gave him a hand. Experience the rescues and be amazed at the fortitude of the animals. Pay a nostalgic visit to 1970's London and the places which are now long gone or changed beyond recognition. This book will enthral you, amaze and make you laugh and give you an idea of what it is like to work at the sharp end of animal welfare.