Lost cat: Ginger and white cat called Vambo - Portsmouth area, Hampshire

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Vambo

Name:	Vambo
Breed & Species:	Domestic short-haired cat
Colour:	Ginger and white
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Went missing:	2 years ago (02 February 2022 at around 23:00hrs)
Location:	Lucknow Street, Portsmouth PO1 1PT, UK
Health:	Healthy
Age:	4 years old
Sex:	Neutered Male
Collar:	Red
Microchipped:	Yes
Markings:	Pale caramel eyes. Wears a red collar with a red bell.
Circumstances:	usual nightly travels across roofs and gardens in the local area.
Other info:	Is ginger and white - has bright ginger stripes and a lot of white on his front right foreleg. White spot on his tummy. Nervous of strangers but better with women
Our ref:	PR82564
Posted on:	09 February 2022
Posted by:	carolinetrimne1

Lucknow Street, Portsmouth PO1 1PT, UK

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petsreunited

09 February 2022 at 13:00

Missing pet report received on Pets Reunited.

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09 February 2022 at 13:01

Report is now online.

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09 February 2022 at 13:01

Report added to PetWatch™ alert dispatch queue.

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09 February 2022 at 13:01

Report added to alert dispatch queue for local Vets and Rescue Centres around Portsmouth, Hampshire.

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09 February 2022 at 13:01

'Missing Pet' poster and flyer created

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09 February 2022 at 13:01

PetWatch™ follow up reminder scheduled for 16 February 2022

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09 February 2022 at 13:01

Local Vets and Rescue Centres reminder scheduled for 16 February 2022

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09 February 2022 at 13:24

Report dispatched via email to our local PetWatch alert subscribers.

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09 February 2022 at 13:37

Report dispatched via email to local Vets and Rescue Centres.

Ruth&Moosh

09 February 2022 at 14:26

Hi, sorry to hear Vambo is missing. I have posted his picture and details to all the Portsmouth Facebook missing pet/cat groups (there are several) so lots of people will be keeping an eye out for him. I just found my cat via Facebook after 3 months missing so try to stay positive :) Ruth x

carolinetrimne1

11 February 2022 at 09:41

Dear Ruth, thank you for your message. It was kind of you to reply so quickly. Vambo is still missing and we are desperately worried. You said that you cat was luckily found via facebook. May I ask, was your cat with another household? Best wishes Caroline X

Ruth&Moosh

11 February 2022 at 13:47

Hi Caroline, I'm not sure but I think it's likely because she was so well kempt and had even put on some weight when I got her back! I can only imagine she'd been looked after by someone else. She was found by some students who put her picture on a Portsmouth Community Facebook group because she'd been meowing outside their house since the night before. They'd not seen her before that though. She was only 5 minutes on foot away from home so must have been 'living' somewhere nearby for those 3 months I'm sure. I think some people (particularly older people) don't always think about cats being lost or having microchips and just feed and look after cats that appear at their door. Frustrating but little you can do but keep Vambo's face out there via Facebook groups and posters near your house. Chances are he's nearby as most are found within a few streets away. Try to stay hopeful, it's hard but most do come back home or are found eventually. Asking nearby neighbours to check their sheds and garages is the most important thing to do in the first few days. Let me know when he's home. If you are on Facebook then I would definitely recommend joining the group "Portsmouth Cats, Lost, Found and Rehomed". They're an amazing group who actively help search and scan for missing cats, and the members are so caring and supportive. They were a great help to me when Moosh was missing. Ruth xx

carolinetrimne1

16 March 2022 at 16:06

Hi Ruth&Moosh - I thought you would like to know that Vambo returned home at 6am this morning. We have no idea where he has been but he is a bit thin and very happy to be home. We are over the moon to get him back. We have a lot of posters to take down across the City but that's no bother. Thanks again for your support. X

Ruth&Moosh

16 March 2022 at 18:42

Oh this is such great news! Hope he makes a full recovery from his ordeal. I remember taking all of Moosh's posters down, it was a long but delightful task! :) thanks for letting me know xx

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16 February 2022 at 00:38

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16 February 2022 at 00:41

Report dispatched via email to our local PetWatch alert subscribers.

Ruth&Moosh

16 February 2022 at 09:15

Hi Caroline, I've had a message from someone on Facebook who thinks they've seen Vambo. They tried to contact you on here but it wouldn't let them. This is their message: "Hi Ruth, sorry to message you, its regarding your post about the cat vambo, I tried to respond to the owners post but, it won't let me, I believe I've seen him on Guildford road at 6:30am today, he was limping and I couldn't get close. If possible can u pass this on for me please x" Could be worth following up? X

carolinetrimne1

17 February 2022 at 16:06

Dear allI am sorry to say that Vambo is still missing. He was spotted a couple of days ago and is injured. Not to be found in the vicinity now I'm afraid. but not to be found in the area now

carolinetrimne1

16 March 2022 at 16:10

Vambo returned home unassisted at 6am today. He's a bit thin but very happy to be back. We are delighted he found his way back to us. We would like to thank all those who have taken leaflets and reported sightings this last 6 weeks.

petsreunited

16 March 2022 at 16:10

Report closed by carolinetrimne1 with an outcome of: Safely back home

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