A feline rescue organisation is urging pet owners to ensure their cats are microchipped.
Lost Cats Brighton was founded in 2000 with the goal of rescuing, reuniting and finding new homes for cats in the region.
The group operates a lost, found and reunited registry where residents of Brighton and Hove and nearby localities can log reports of any missing felines.
These details are subsequently distributed through its Facebook presence and website, with requests for the public to notify the organisation of any possible sightings.
Having a cat microchipped is vital as it offers a permanent method of identification which can dramatically boost the odds of bringing a lost pet back to its owner should the animal become separated.
Milo has been absent since August and was most recently observed on Valley Road, Brighton (Image: Supplied)
To incentivise owners to have their pets microchipped while raising funds for the organisation’s activities, several microchipping sessions are scheduled to take place throughout the city.
On April 13, proprietors can bring their cats and kittens to Coastway Vets on Stevenson Road, Brighton, for microchipping. Sessions will commence at 6.15pm and cost £10, with the income directed to Lost Cats Brighton.
A subsequent session is planned for April 25 and will run from 9am until 12pm at Southdown Vet on New Church Road, Hove. This is being coordinated alongside Cats Protection Brighton and Hove, with microchipping again priced at £10.
Both occasions can be reserved by sending an email to info@lostcatsbrighton.org.uk.
The organisation presently has numerous cats featured on its page that remain unlocated.
MeiMei (Image: Supplied)
Among these is MeiMei, who disappeared from her residence on Freehold Terrace, Brighton, in January. The group reported she was wearing a red collar bearing the inscription I am microchipped and fitted with two bells.
Milo is also unaccounted for from her home, having failed to return since August. She was most recently spotted on Valley Road in Brighton.
Chester (Image: Supplied)
Beau represents another vanished feline listed by the organisation. She was most recently observed on Abinger Road, Portslade, on February 14 and was equipped with a pink collar containing a bell.
Numerous other cats are similarly catalogued on the charity’s website, with some having been absent for close to half a year.
Beau (Image: Supplied)
Lost Cats Brighton implores the community to examine the missing felines displayed on their website and to make contact should any potential sightings of these animals come to their attention.
The organisation is perpetually seeking additional foster carers and invites those who may be interested to reach out.
They additionally encourage individuals to follow their Facebook page alongside the charity’s other digital platforms.
Contributions can be submitted via the organisation’s website.