Found cat: pure black cat - Amersham area, Buckinghamshire

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FOUND

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Name:	Unknown
Breed & Species:	Unknown cat
Colour:	pure black
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Found:	over a year ago (21 December 2022 at around 00:00hrs)
Location:	New Road, Amersham HP6 6LD, UK
Health:	Healthy
Age:	5 years old (approx)
Sex:	Unknown
Collar:	No
Microchipped:	Not sure
Markings:	beautiful eyes
Circumstances:	Rather than a visitor,we now believe it to be living in our garden under a tarpaulin since the summer.
Other info:	slightly longer hair but no long haired type. Been living under a tarpaulin in my garden since the summer. Pretty sure not feral. I have posted more than once on the local website and no-one has been able to offer any info. Cannot catch at the moment to take for scanning. Continuing to try to build trust.
Our ref:	PR91173
Posted on:	21 December 2022
Posted by:	suepearson

New Road, Amersham HP6 6LD, UK

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petsreunited

21 December 2022 at 13:28

Found pet report received on Pets Reunited.

petsreunited

21 December 2022 at 16:27

Report approved by Administrator.

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21 December 2022 at 16:27

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21 December 2022 at 16:27

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21 December 2022 at 16:27

Report added to alert dispatch queue for local Vets and Rescue Centres around Amersham, Buckinghamshire.

petsreunited

21 December 2022 at 16:37

Report dispatched via email to local Vets and Rescue Centres.

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21 December 2022 at 17:21

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kerrylou76

21 December 2022 at 20:51

Hi, my boys been missing since July. Looked very similar. He has a bumpy scar on his right ear… his name is Wiley (pronounced y-lee) if you can let me know I can send over some photos thanks so much

suepearson

22 December 2022 at 22:24

I contacted Marjorie Nash and was told they could help trap but not until the new year but the cat is now being fed and has shelter. It is timid so will need to be trapped. Be assured that as soon as I am able we will get it to my vets to scan for a chip.

kerrylou76

23 December 2022 at 09:10

Thanks so much for your help. Fingers crossed. Have a great Christmas and thanks for looking after this little one

NSpalton

22 December 2022 at 08:44

Our black cat, Spike, has been missing since 5 February 2022 from Chesham. He's quite timid and is pure black apart from a few isolated white hairs on his chest. He is neutered and microchipped. If you contact the Cats Protection League (Chiltern) they will help you trap it and do a chip check.

suepearson

22 December 2022 at 22:21

suepearson

22 December 2022 at 22:21

I will try the cats protection tomorrow in case they can do it sooner.

Pinta

10 January 2023 at 18:12

Have you been able to get the cat to a vet to check if its microchipped?

suepearson

11 January 2023 at 09:15

Not yet. I have made progress in that I can be in the same space as it and touch it briefly but not able to pick it up as it is so nervous.

suepearson

11 January 2023 at 09:16

I am hoping Isomeone with a hand scanner can come at some point.

Pinta

11 January 2023 at 09:25

Sounds like some progress. If Cats Protection, or other charities, are unable to help I do have a humane cat trap which you are welcome to borrow. Its the same as that used by animal charities, perfectly safe and has been used in numerous similar situations. If successful will enable you to take the cat to a vet to check for a microchip. If you would like to chat about this do give me a ring on 07836 786043, no commitment to borrow but I can explain more. I live locally.

suepearson

11 January 2023 at 09:44

Sounds a good plan. I am feeding the cat twice a day in the greenhouse where it has a bed and a little heat but not shut it as it went ballistic when I tried that so it can come and go as it wants. I will give it another week and hopefully I will get nearer. The thing that bothers me is that if I take it to the vet and there is not a chip I will have to bring it back here and let it go so it would be far more nervous the second time round whereas the charity would take it in if there is no microchip but they are full. I have your number - thank you.p

Pinta

11 January 2023 at 09:57

Yes space with the animal charities is difficult at the moment. I am checking with South Bucks RSPCA for you re space for which I am a volunteer. If there's no space I agree that trapping can make a cat more nervous. A hand held scanner (if you can get near enough) would indeed be a good idea. My offer stands re the cat trap or if you would like to chat this through. Do you have your own cats? And do they get on with the visitor?

suepearson

11 January 2023 at 10:01

I have an elderly house cat. THe visitor is living in one of my greenhouses.

suepearson

11 January 2023 at 10:03

ideally I need a hand scanner but cannot guarantee when black cat is in the greenhouse. I will work it out. My number is 01494 721732.

suepearson

11 January 2023 at 10:03

ideally I need a hand scanner but cannot guarantee when black cat is in the greenhouse. I will work it out. My number is 01494 721732.

Pinta

11 January 2023 at 10:07

OK, will give you a ring later as at work now.

suepearson

11 January 2023 at 18:22

Today, I have been contacted and offered the use of a hand held scanner sometime in the next few days and the possibility of a foster placement. . Brilliant news.

suepearson

30 January 2023 at 22:41

Black cat has now been collected and taken into foster care. Sex unknown. No microchip.

suepearson

25 June 2023 at 17:54

not sure of date. Collected by cat charity for fostering and rehoming.

petsreunited

25 June 2023 at 17:54

Report closed by suepearson with an outcome of: Rehomed

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