Enjoying the many comforts of home, Max, a 14- year-old ginger tom, is serenely sleeping in bed. This may not be an unfamiliar sight for most cat owners, but for Max's owner, Kim Davis, it is a sight she feared she may never see again.
Max disappeared nearly two years ago from his home in Pembroke Dock. Every reported sighting of a ginger cat was investigated by his frantic owner, who always hoped that one day Max would return. But it wasn't until a call was made to the RSPCA about an injured stray cat that Max was found, wandering on a street his owner had lived on a decade ago.
RSPCA inspector Julie Fadden said: "Last week, I received a call about an ill cat in St. Teilos Road, Pembroke Dock. As the cat had laboured breathing, I took him to the vet where he was given treatment for lung worm. The cat was believed to be a stray, but as he was neutered and so friendly, I was sure he belonged to someone who was missing him. I decided to contact a local radio station that had a 'lost and found slot' so they could mention the cat on air."
As luck would have it, Mrs. Davies heard the show while out driving. She called the radio station ever hopeful that it could be Max. Inspector Fadden visited Mrs. Davis and it was only when photographs were exchanged did the reality hit home that Max was alive and well. He was returned to an 'overwhelmed' Mrs. Davis on Tuesday, September 5.
Kim said: "I am absolutely over the moon to have Max home after all this time. I was delighted that he recognised me and Duchess, my other cat, as soon as he came in the house. He has been sleeping and eating a lot since he came back, but he also still likes his cuddles!"
"We have owned Max since he was 12 weeks old and he is such a loving cat. I was amazed to hear he was collected by the RSPCA inspector on a street that we used to live on 10 years ago. If only Max could talk, then I am sure he would have an interesting story to tell."
Max should continue to enjoy his resting time while he can, as it won't be long before he is whisked off to the vets again. On the advice of RSPCA Inspector Fadden, Max will be getting microchipped to ensure any further adventures will lead to a swifter reunion.