mystery of stray cat with Cyprus links
RSPCA inspectors were bemused after discovering a stray cat in Cardiff – and finding its microchip was registered to Cyprus.
The ginger and white pet was spotted in Butetown on October 15 by a member of the public.
They contacted RSPCA Cymru when they realised the cat had no home to go to.
When officers scanned the cat they found it was registered to an animal welfare group based more than 2,000 miles away.
They are now looking for the cat’s owner.
Christine McNeil, RSPCA inspector, said: “This ginger and white cat was spotted by members of the public, and it soon became evident the cat was lost from home.
“We traced the microchip to a group called Cyprus Animal Welfare – so it’s very possible this cat moved to the UK from the Eastern Mediterranean.
“The RSPCA has made contact with this group – but we’re also calling on the local community to come forward with any information which could help return this poor cat home.
“We’re hoping somebody in the Butetown or Cardiff Bay area will be able to help us.
“Microchipping is a great way to identify cats, but this story is another reminder as to the importance of keeping those details up to date.
“In this instance, it would have meant the cat could have been returned home immediately.”
Anyone with information can contact the inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018.