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| FRED |
On 25th August 2003, Outer Aberdeen and
District Lost and Found received a call - a large black and
white Felix lookalike cat had been visiting homes in the
Bridge of Don over the summer months.
A very confident, friendly
cat in good condition. Concern was expressed that he may
not have a permanent home for the winter months. A Cats Protection
collar was duly sent out, with our Lost and Found number |
Within 48 hours it transpired that Fred had regularly been visiting three different
home for tit-bits - while his real owner lived in the next street. The feeders
exchanged telephone numbers, so his movements could be tracked.
Cunning Fred was supposed to be on a diet - on veterinary advice - and his owner
had not been able to understand why he was not losing weight with his reduced
feeding regime. |
Fred now wears a collar with
his telephone number - and bold lettering declaring "please
do not feed me" engraved on the tag. The "owner" has
also been advised to have Fred microchipped - which will help
to resolve any future disputes over ownership!
So if anyone else suspects that their cat visits other homes ... please heed
the above.
Believe it or not, this is not an uncommon story. One other case involved a cat
that was regularly visiting five 'homes' - each convinced this was
their adopted cat! |
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