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Missing cat found 100 miles away in feral colony

Missing cat found 100 miles away in feral colony

Summary

A cat rescue group in Leeds found a missing cat named Ginge nearly 100 miles away from his home after almost a year. Using the cat’s microchip, they located and reunited him with his owner in Sunderland.

Key Facts

  • Ginge, a ginger cat, was found in a feral cat colony in Garforth, Leeds.
  • The cat rescue charity is called Cat Action Trust 1977 and is run by volunteers.
  • Lucy Roche, a volunteer leader, noticed Ginge was very friendly and took him to a vet.
  • The vet used Ginge’s microchip to find his owner in Sunderland.
  • Ginge’s owner was very emotional when contacted about the cat.
  • The cat stayed with Roche until picked up by his owner.
  • Microchipping cats became required by law in 2024, helping lost cats return home.
  • The charity provides food, shelters, and medical care for feral and lost cats in the Leeds area.
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