A three-legged tabby cat that went missing has now been found after Bristol Live shared an appeal from her distraught owners.
Nicknamed 'Tripod' she had never gone missing for a single night in seven years of ownership. However, after returning from a holiday last week, her owners discovered that she was nowhere to be seen.
Reba is very distinctive with a missing rear leg and is very friendly, vocal and approachable to new people. She normally lives on Merioneth Street which backs onto Monmouth Street. She never leaves through the front, only out the back. The property is also located near Victoria Park in South Bristol.
READ NEXT: The 20 best things to do in Bristol whether you live here or are just visiting
Before she went missing, Reba had been last sighted meowing in distress in front of the house on Merioneth Street on Friday, August 19. Her owners were asking neighbours to check sheds, and outbuildings and keep an eye out for the distinctive cat.
Sharing the distress on Twitter, user @Whagwan_W said: "Got back from holiday and our little tripod is missing. Out postering and flyering but she's never been gone a night in seven years. I know it's a low chance but if anyone on here spies a three-legged tabby in South Bristol please give me a shout."
Now, thanks to Bristol Live, the lovely animal has been reunited with her owners. It turns out that she had strayed over a mile away from home but, thanks to the power of the internet and some kind-hearted people, Reba is home.
One of her owners, @Whagwan_W, wrote on Twitter: "Reba's back!!! Some lovely people found her last night (about 1.5miles from our house!) and picked her up to keep her for us. Amazing, so happy right now!"
And in the thread below they said: "They explicitly mentioned that they were able to find us from the Bristol Live article so massive massive thanks..."
Get the best stories about the things you love most curated by us and delivered to your inbox every day. Choose what you love here.
READ NEXT:
