Pictures: Kitten survives being 'thrown out of vehicle' on M54 in Shropshire
[gallery] This kitten really does seem to have nine lives after it miraculously survived being "thrown" out of a vehicle on the busy M54.
The male grey tabby - called Highway - was found cowering beneath a barrier on Junction 4 of the M54 near Shifnal, in Shropshire.
Workers from the Highways Agency found Highway, who is thought to be around five months old, and contacted the RSPCA's Gonsal Farm Animal Centre, in Dorrington, Shropshire.
Highway is neutered and microchipped, but there has been no success in tracing his owner.
When he was found, on September 26, Highway was clearly very distressed and had his front leg caught through a pink collar. An examination of Highway at the centre found he had injuries to his mouth and feet which required immediate veterinary treatment.
A vet confirmed his injuries suggested he may have jumped or been thrown from a moving vehicle on the motorway.
Rebecca Emeny, manager of Gonsal Farm, said: "We want to say a huge thank-you to the Highways Agency staff for their prompt action in bringing Highway to the centre.
"Also, we'd like to thank the lady who was patiently waiting in Copthorne Vets for her allocated appointment but who kindly gave her slot to Highway so he could have his injuries assessed and treated.
"We don't know how long Highway was at the side of the motorway for but it would have been a terrifying ordeal for him. A motorway is no place for a cat to be and he is lucky to have survived.
"Highway is now recovering from what happened to him and is being cared for by staff at Gonsal Farm, who have all fallen in love with him."
Anyone with information on Highway should call the RSPCAs appeals line in confidence on 0300 123 8018.
