LOST CAT: Black cat called Dusty - Oxford area, Oxfordshire

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I believe I saw Dusty on 6 December in Kirby Place, which is near where she went missing. She went round the back of a house. Someone may have been feeding her. Please get her scanned for a microchip.

A similar-looking smallish cat, we think is female, has been hanging around crying for food and attention near our house (by the MOT garage on Marsh Road - not that far from Kirby Place). Did you missing cat have a collar? We scanned for a microchip but couldn't find one. Please let me know if you think she is yours and we can keep hold of her for you to see.

Dusty is microchipped.

Dear MK, We only scanned with a small scanner we have at home, so it is not certain that this cat is not microchipped. It does have a collar on and has distinct white tufts of fur at the front of her chest. This cat has a small build and small tail. A distinctive, load meow and is very affectionate. I am fairly certain it is lost, as it's coat is in need of combing/ grooming, but she seems desperate for attention and affection, so must belong to someone. Our two cats are wary of her, but she has displayed no aggression at all (they are just young cats/ kittens that have not met another cat before). I have just loaded a 'cat found' report on this website with a photo (it is just waiting for approval). I don't think I can add a picture here, but can email one, if you would like me to.

Elspeth - please call me as a matter of urgency on 07835183342

found dead in road. tail had been cut off months before. had been denied veterinary treatment. suspect involvement of pet thieves in Kirby Place OX4

Report closed by MK_01 with an outcome of: Deceased