Published 21:28 IST, December 27th 2019

Pet cat that went missing 6-years-ago found and returned to family on Christmas Eve

A cat who reportedly went missing for more than six years was finally reunited with his owners on Christmas Eve after a passerby found him in a 'sorry state'.

Reported by: Bhavya Sukheja
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A cat who reportedly went missing for more than six years was finally reunited with his owners on Christmas Eve after a passerby found him in a 'sorry state'. According to international media reports, husband and wife John Kinloch and Jude Corr, from Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK, hn't seen Tabs ever since he disappeared back in February 2013.

However, couple celebrated a 'Christmas miracle' when y received a phone call from a volunteer at an animal charity who found a chip which revealed his name and owner's telephone number.

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While talking to an international media outlet, Jude said that she couldn't believe it when she received a phone call regarding her missing cat. At first, she also thought that it was some kind of prank. Jude furr revealed that her husband hasn't stopped crying since and one once Tabs met John, she said that it was like he h been reunited with his best friend. 

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Tabs is w 19-years-old and was spotted by Lisa Jones who was walking home on Christmas Eve after buying a toy for her daughter. She told media outlet that when she saw cat at end of ro, he looked really matted, skinny and poorly. At first, Lisa also thought of proving Tabs a permanent home but after calling Kent's Animal Lost and Found Charity, y were able to track down owners. 

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'Christmas miracle'

As soon as couple received a call from shelter, y drove straight to collect Tabs after which Jude said that she h never seen an animal so 'emaciated and skinny'. Jude also said that Tabs spine was protruding from his back, his hair was really matte and he h sores all over his body, however, couple could still recognise his face.

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Jude furr said that Tabs also vomited during journey after eating his first proper meal in years. According to international media reports, cat is w settling into his new home and is always surrounded by fellow pet cat Ziggy and Jack Russell Pip, who are both treating him with care. 

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21:28 IST, December 27th 2019