A feline that vanished for more than three years has been brought back together with its owner.

Peggy was logged as missing on the Lost Cats Brighton platform in April 2023 after disappearing alongside her sibling Pat from their freshly acquired residence in Lancing.

Pat made it back to her owners after a month, but Peggy continued to elude discovery.

Thanks to the public’s involvement and the effectiveness of microchipping technology, the organisation announced that Peggy had finally come home, over three years following her initial disappearance.

Lost Cats Brighton expressed joy at sharing that Peggy had been restored to her family, more than three years after she vanished.

Peggy was reported missing to the organisation in April 2023 when she and her sister Pat disappeared from their new house in Lancing. Pat was fortunately found within 30 days, though no sign of Peggy had emerged since that period.

Nevertheless, owing to the reliability of the microchip, Peggy has now been reunited with her family. They report that she appears to have been properly nourished during her adventure, suggesting someone cared for her, and thankfully she has returned safely.

Ensuring cats are microchipped is vital as it provides a lasting form of identification that can dramatically improve the odds of bringing lost animals back to their guardians.

In April, Lost Cats Brighton conducted multiple microchipping sessions to encourage pet owners to have their animals fitted with chips.

The organisation was established in 2000 with the mission to rescue, reunite and rehome felines within the community.

The charity operates a lost, found and reunited registry where residents of Brighton and Hove and nearby areas can report any missing cats.

This information is subsequently distributed through its Facebook page and website, requesting that members of the public make contact if they spot any of the animals.

Although numerous cats do find their way home, the organisation notes that several cats remain listed as missing and is appealing for public assistance in locating them.

Among those still missing is Artemis, a two-year-old who disappeared from Southwick Square in Southwick on June 25. She is an indoor cat and the organisation reports her owners are extremely concerned as she would be unfamiliar with the area.

Another missing feline is Cody, a three-year-old black and white short-haired male who disappeared from his home in Eastbank, Southwick.

Several other cats are also catalogued on the charity’s website, with some having been absent for almost half a year.

Lost Cats Brighton is urging people to examine the missing cats listed on its site and to report any possible sightings of these animals.

The organisation is continually seeking new foster carers and invites anyone interested to make contact.

It also encourages supporters to follow its Facebook page alongside the charity’s other social media channels.

Contributions can be submitted through the organisation’s website.