Tommy the cat had been struggling for what seemed like hours. He'd even blacked out a couple of times. The thing round his neck was tighter now and breathing was becoming more and more difficult. Perhaps if he stopped trying for a bit, the rope or wire, or whatever it was would loosen up and he could wriggle free.
A shadow detached itself from the background and moved in front of Tommy, and he lifted his head a bit to try and get a better look...