Our town's police force have appealed for a missing cat's owner to come forward.

Macclesfield Police want to help the unnamed and unchipped kitty return home.

The male cat was found wounded on Manchester Road, and has been taken 1.3 miles away to a veterinary surgeon on Cumberland Street.

Macclesfield Police have launched an appeal on social media.

"Is this your cat? Young entire ginger Tom cat found injured on Manchester Road this evening," they said.

"He is now with Wright and Moreton Vets being cared for but has no chip #watsonswatch #communitypolicing."

The exact age of the collarless cat is unknown.

The first 24 hours are crucial when finding a missing pet. So please do consider sharing this article with others.

According to the website Tuxedo Cat, a quarter of the 6.5 million lost cats in Europe will never come back.

Every month Macclesfield Nub News produces a round-up of missing pets, please do contact us if you need to help spread the word in finding your furry friend.

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