Fester the missing cat returns home after 9 months

Fester, a Maine Coon moggy, vanished from his home in Berkeley Road, Newbury, in mysterious circumstances according to owner Charlie Farrow, and a search party was soon launched, to no avail.
“In spite of a poster campaign, door knocking and searches of all the likely places -the dump, and unlikely places - everywhere else we could think of including wheelie bins- there was no sign of Fester,” she said.
“But we never gave up hope of his return and refused several offers of replacement long haired kittens, consoling ourselves with the thought that one day he might swagger back home, sporting tattoos, a pierced ear and a long story.
“While he hasn’t got those, he has been returned to us alive and well, but thin, dirty, dreadlocked, hungry and nervous.”
Fester, with his oversized paws and friendly nature, was spotted looking hungry and lost around grounds of the out-of-town Vodafone HQ by employee, Philippa Bills, and with the help of neighbour Cassandra Lubd was taken toVets4Pets, Newbury, where he was scanned.
The family were soon reunited with their beloved cat, who, according to Ms Farrow, has now returned to his rightful place as the head of the household.
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