AN animal charity is appealing for information about a stowaway ferret which hitched a lift on a long-distance lorry.
The ferret, named Yorkie, was handed over to the RSPCA in Leicester by the lorry's driver, who is from Newcastle, after he found it when he unloaded his trailer.
The adult albino ferret appeared to have been unaffected by his 200-mile trip.
The RSPCA has launched a nationwide hunt for the runaway's owners, but if they have not been traced by Friday Yorkie will be neutered and made available for rehoming.
Lisa Smith, of the RSPCA's Woodside Centre, in Leicester, said: "It seems likely he was a pet, as he is friendly and loves being handled. Unfortunately, Yorkie has not been microchipped, so it will be difficult to find his owners.
"We can't be sure where he's from, but assume it's Newcastle. As far as we know, though, he's not got a Geordie accent."
Anyone with information is asked to call the Woodside centre, on 0116-233 6677.
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