The vehicle’s owner contacted the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) after making the bizarre discovery on Sunday evening (July 20).

The cat - named Elise by staff at the SSPCA - had already given birth to two kittens on The Crescent in Dalmuir.

It then appears the maternal moggie climbed in through a car window before having a further three kittens which have since been named Nova, Astra and Dodge.

Amy Robb, animal rescue officer with SSPCA, said: “Two newborn kittens were found on the same street earlier that day and were taken to our centre in Glasgow, where we were able to find them a foster mum.” By the time rescue officers received the call about Elise, the two newborns had already been accepted by their new mum so it is thought they would have been rejected by Elise anyway.

Ms Robb added: “Elise is in good condition and we think her owner may be missing her. If this is the case it would be great to return her to the comforts of her own home while she rears Nova, Astra and Dodge.

“If we aren’t able to return them home, we’ll find them all loving new owners when the time is right.” Anyone who recognises Elise is being urged to contact the SSPCA’s animal helpline on 03000 999 999.