ROSIE'S DIARY. 2012

Please click on the link called 'Lost Cats' to view other lost cats in Rosie's Register.

This is an urgent appeal about SIMBA, who is missing from an extremely new home in London Road, Hailsham. Simba is a silver and white Persian, with the long fur, so is a very distinctive looking cat.

He was last seen on the evening of Saturday, 5th May, having only been at his new home for one day. He is microchipped so, once found, it will be very easy to identify him. I think it very likely that he will stay around his new home, as he won't have a clue where he is. However if you happen to live in Langney, which is where he lived until recently, it might not be a bad idea to keep an eye open there in the future, just in case he does try to make his way back, though l think it unlikely really.

Please, if you live in London Road, Hailsham, particularly the High Street end of it, do keep an eye on your gardens, garages, sheds, and greenhouses, and call me if you think that you have spotted a cat that might be Simba. His owner is very concerned for his safety, and wellbeing. Thank you.   L7C5/10A4-9/5

A cat missing from a very new home is MAIZIE, who disappeared on the night of Monday, 30th April, from Friday Street, Langney. Maizie, who is tortie/tabby and white, had only been at her new home for a few hours when she managed to get out. She has a white chest and feet; the rest of her is a mix of tabby and tortie. She is shorthaired, has a ginger tip to her tail, and her eyes are green with browny bits in them.

It is very likely that she will still be around her new home, as she will not know where she is. If you live anywhere in the vicinity of Friday Street, will you please keep a regular watch on your gardens, sheds, garages and greenhouses, in case she is hiding there. Maizie had only just moved from The Hydneye area of Hampden Park so it might be an idea to suggest that residents in that area keep an eye open for her too, in case she does attempt to make her way back there. Please help if you can. Thank you.
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28^th. April 2012.

A very worrying start to the list of lost cats this time, with a blind cat called TUPPENCE, who went missing on the evening of Thursday, 26th April, from her home in Dillingburgh Road, Old Town, Eastbourne. Tuppence is an elderly, 17 year old, short haired, tabby and white cat. The picture shown of her was from about a year ago, and her owner tells me that her eyes look more obviously blind now, her coat is not so good, and she's thinner and more frail. She never goes outside for very long; usually an hour maximum. Her owner is terribly worried about her so please, if you live anywhere near her road, please thoroughly check your gardens, and any outbuildings you have, in case she is there. Tuppence really does need to be found  most urgently.   L20B1-27/4

A cat missing in Lower Dicker at the moment is JASPER, who disappeared on Saturday, 21st April, from his home which is very near the A22 Pet Store at Lower Dicker. He is a ginger and white short haired lad, aged about 6 years. Unfortunately I don't have a very good description of Jasper, and l do have concerns for him as he lives on such a main road. However, there have been no calls from vets about accidents, so one can only hope that Jasper is still okay, and that he can be got back to his worried owner as soon as possible. Please look out for him, if you are in the vicinity of the Lower/Upper Dicker areas. Thank you.   LD-26/4

Next we have two different long haired black cats from Hailsham, one of whom is likely to be injured. The "likely to be injured" cat is from Mill Road, in Hailsham, and it is known that he was clipped by a car, ran off, but couldn't be found. If you are a resident anywhere near Mill Road, please keep an eye on your gardens, and outside buildings, in case this poor cat is there. Call me urgently if you think that you may have found an injured long haired black cat. It is likely to be this one.   7E6-27/4

The other long haired black cat missing in Hailsham at the moment is GEORGE, from The  Belfry, which is off Gleneagles Drive. George has apparently been missing for several weeks, and is an entire male aged about one year. Should we be lucky enough to get him back, l hope that his owner will get him neutered immediately, as this will probably stop future roamings chasing the girls! If you have found a long haired black cat, especially if it is not neutered, and is anywhere in Hailsham, please call me.   L7B7-26/4

There seem to be more cats than usual this week that are of particular concern because of unusual circumstances. PERCY is one of those. He went missing on 26th April, from his home in Offham Close, Shinewater, Langney, and is an indoor cat, who will have no idea about outdoor life. Percy is a cream Persian cat, with the standard long fur and the flattened looking face. He has a mouth problem, is elderly, and needs to eat regularly. He is extremely vocal, and apparently screams! He is microchipped, which is a blessing, and is distinctive looking, so you will probably quickly realise who he is. If you are a resident in Shinewater area, especially the Offham Close bit of it please check your garages, greenhouses, sheds, and gardens in case Percy is hiding there. His owner is very concerned about him.   L9H5-27/4

And lastly today, two cats missing from the same home. Both have been missing since approximately 14th April, from Southfield, Polegate, and are called DEXTER and DOUGIE. I will deal with Dexter's details first:

Dexter is a grey and white cat with short to medium length fur, who is a neutered male cat aged 5 years. As you can see from the picture he is rather lovely.

23^rd. April 2012                                                                                                                                                                                                            If you live in the Furness Road/College Road area of Eastbourne, please be vigilant, as MONTY has gone missing from Furness Road, but had only recently moved from College Road. Monty, who is microchipped, but to her former address and with a different name, is an all grey, short haired female cat,. She was last seen on 11th April, and her owner is worried sick about her, so please help if you can. Monty has a pointy face and, though actually a moggy, has the look of a Russian Blue. When last seen she had quite a saggy belly apparently, though that may not be so much the case now. If you live anywhere there, or further away, please be on the lookout, and check your gardens, sheds, garages and greenhouses, in case Monty has hidden there.   L21E3-19/4

Another Eastbourne cat missing at present is JOE, who has gone missing from an extremely new home in Albion Road, Eastbourne, where he was last seen on 20th April. Joe is a black and white, neutered male cat, with short hair.He has some white on his lower face, but with a black lower lip, some white on his chest, as well as on his tummy and feet. As you can see from his picture his markings are quite distinctive. He will most likely be scared because he won't know his surroundings at all, and it is quite likely he will stick around the Albion Road area. Please keep an eye open for him, and call me if you think that you've seen him. Thank you.   L21G1-22/4

Unusually l want to mention a missing cat who is not technically in my patch. MINDY, who is from Hollow Lane, Davistown, East Hoathly, has now been missing since the night of 13th April, and there are concerns for her safety. Mindy is a short haired black and white cat, pictured, who overgrooms, so there is some fur loss around the base of her tail. She is elderly, at 17 years, and her owners really want to know what has happened to her. If you happen to be a resident of East Hoathly, in particular the area there called Davistown, please ring me if you have any information at all, that may lead to finding out what has happened to Mindy. Thank you for your help, as always.   EH1-18/4

16^th. April 2012.

Good news to start with today. l can tell you that black cat Widget, who has been missing from his home in Bowley Road, Hailsham, has now been found.

Missing from Croxden Way, Eastbourne at present is MAPLE, who is a short haired, black and white cat. She was last seen in the early morning of 12th April, and is a microchipped cat. Maple is predominantly black, but has a white chest, tummy and feet, as well as some white on her face. She has a maple leaf shaped bit of black fur on her nose, hence her unusual name. If you live in the Croxden Way area, or further afield, please check your gardens, sheds, garages, and greenhouses, in case Maple is hiding there. Her owner is very concerned for her safety.   L9F6-13/4

MILO, who is long haired, and black, has disappeared from his home in Port Road, Hampden Park, where he was last seen on Friday, 6th April . Unfortunately he is not neutered, so may well be off chasing the girls, and may have travelled much further afield than he should, and not be able to find his way home. Being long haired makes him more distinctive, so if you live in his area and spot a long haired black cat that might just be him, please ring me urgently. Thank you.   L18A2-8/4

REN, who also answers to RENNIEBEAN! She is pictured, and is a tortie and white girl with short to medium length fur. She disappeared on the morning of 7th April, from her home in Lavant Road, Stone Cross, Pevensey. She is microchipped, so it will be easy enough to get her back home once she's been found and scanned. She's apparently of "dinky build", and has black fur over one of her eyes, and ginger over the other.  She has white on her tummy and paws. Please regularly check your gardens and outbuildings if you live anywhere near her home, in case Ren is hiding there.   L10A4-8/4

5^th. April 2012

With the better weather a lot of people are outside working in their gardens, often leaving their sheds, and other outbuildings, open for hours at a time. Do always have a quick check round before you lock up for the day.

A microchipped cat, called MIA, is missing from her home in Milton Road, Eastbourne, where she was last seen on the morning of 3rd April. Mia is an all grey, British Blue cat, with short fur. Aswell as being microchipped, she was wearing a red velvet flea collar, though this may have come off her by now. Might you have seen her? If you live in her area, or further afield, please check on your gardens, garages, sheds, and greenhouses, just in case she's hiding there. Mia is a distinctive breed, so ring me if you think you've found her. L17E6-4/4

The next story, about MONTY, is rather a sad  one. Monty is a short haired, black and white cat, missing from a very new home in Wannock Drive in Polegate. He had only been in residence a matter of days, following a serious house fire at his former home. He had been very traumatised by that, as you would expect, and had not had much chance to settle in at his temporary home, before doing a runner from there on the night of 3rd April. Monty will probably not have travelled very far as he won't know where he is so, if you live anywhere in the vicinity of Wannock Drive, please be very vigilant and  regularly check on your gardens and outbuildings in case he's hiding there. The description l have of him is that he has a white underbelly, white feet, with white all the way up his front  right leg, aswell as white on his lower face. He has some white flecks dotted all over the black in his coat, and a black "Zorro mask." All of the rest of his coat is black too. Do please help with this if you can, as his owner, also traumatised by the fire in his former home, is terribly worried about Monty's safety, and longs to have him back.   L8B5-4/4

Lastly, HOLLY,  missing since 1p.m. on 3rd April, from her home in Kings Drive, Eastbourne, near the college. Holly, pictured, is a short haired tabby cat, who is thin due to thyroid problems. She's 13 years old, and normally doesn't venture further than her garden, so this is most unusual. Please keep an eye open for Holly, especially if you live anywhere in her area, and ring me if you think you may have found her.   L17E3-4/4

I am pleased to report that grey cat, Rupert, who l mentioned in one of my  columns in August last year, and who had  actually been missing since 18th August, has amazed everybody by showing up safe and well - at a breakers' yard in Newhaven!!, Thank goodness for microchips, and how he got there we'll never know.

1^st. April 2012.

I have three cats missing in Hailsham to mention this time. The first of them is a cream Persian cat called CRYSTAL, who went missing from a very new home (of only hours) in Hayland Green, which is off the Battle Road, in Hailsham. She escaped from a first floor room, and may be injured. As you would guess, being a Persian cat, she has long fur and a flat looking face. She is fortunately a very distinctive looking cat, and a microchipped one at that, so it will be easy to identify her once she's found. Because she is so new to the area, l would think it likely she will stay in the vicinity of Hayland Green so, if you live anywhere there, do please check your gardens and outbuildings, such as sheds, garages, and greenhouses, in case Crystal has hidden there. Her owner is very concerned for her safety, so please help if you can.   L6E4-27/3

A short haired, black male cat, called WIDGET, is missing from his home in Bowley Road, Hailsham, where he was last seen on 22nd March. He apparently has an obvious kink in his tail. about two to three inches from where it joins his body. He is not neutered and, as it's that time of year again, it is likely he may have gone quite a way away to seek a mate. Apparently he's quite a one for a wander anyway. Please check gardens and outbuildings if you live in the Bowley Road area, or further afield. Thank you.   L7E7-27/3

HARRY, who is also short haired, and black, is missing from his home in Lindfield Drive, in Hailsham. He is neutered, and microchipped, and was seen last on 28th March. He's normally a home body, and it is unusual for him to have gone for this long. At present he does have a very obvious bald bit on his neck, and also on a leg, following a recent procedure at the vet's.           Our weather recently has been unusually warm, so it is possible that Harry, or any other cat mentioned here today, may nip into an open shed, or similar  building, without being seen. Please be particularly vigilant, and check that you haven't shut an animal in before you lock up for the day. Call me if you think that you may have found Harry,or get him safely to a vet to be scanned for a 'chip. L7D6-30/3

On to Polegate now, and WILLOW, who went missing from her home in Victoria Road there, on 23rd March. Willow is a black and white female cat, with short to medium length fur, that is apparently just a bit fluffy. She's an older girl, at 15 years, and friendly. Her owner tells me that she has a white tummy, chest, legs and feet, with a black "skull cap", black on the right side of her nose,  aswell as over her left eye. She has what looks like a black "double saddle" on her back. If you live in Polegate, particularly if you are near the shopping centre part of it, please regularly check your gardens, etc., in case Willow has hidden there.   L8C2-26/3

An older  cat, TOM, has been gone from a very temporary home in Wharf Road, Eastbourne, since approximately 19th March. Tom is a short haired, ginger tabby, who is a bit of a dribbler! Though 13 years old, and dribbling apart, he looks good for his years. It is worrying that he is missing in a road that is so close to the very busy Avenue/Upperton parts of Eastbourne, although no news is good news, and one hopes that he's still around there somewhere. Please look out for this much loved lad.     L21E2-30/3

And lastly, have you seen MINSTREL? She is a short haired, white and black female, who disappeared about 26th March, from home in Somoa Way, in the North Harbour of Eastbourne Marina. Minstrel has a lot of white fur on her chest, tummy, legs and feet, aswell as on much of her face. However she has what l call "curtains" of black over her ears, and quite a lot of black on her back. She's a microchipped cat, and there's a picture of her to show you here today. Ring me if you think you think you have found her.   L19G1-30/3

25^th. March 2012.

Missing in Hailsham at the moment is YODA, from Summerheath Road. He is a short haired black cat that, because he's not neutered, may well have travelled further afield to mate. However, if you live in his area, please also keep an eye on your gardens and outbuildings in case he is hiding there. L7D5-20/3

A female, black and white cat, with short fur, went missing on the night of Monday, 19th March, from her home in Green Street, Old Town, Eastbourne. FIFI is of slight build, and is normally an indoor cat, with only the occasional visit to her garden. Consequently she will really not know where she is, and it is important that she is found urgently. Her owner is very concerned for her welfare. If you're a resident in that area, please check yours gardens, sheds, garages and greenhouses in case she's hidden there.   L20B1-20/3

Another short haired black cat, this time a female, called CASEY, has now been missng since the overnight of 18th/19th March, from her home in Banner Way, Stone Cross, Pevensey. She has just a tiny bit of white under her chin, and was quite a well covered cat when last seen, though she may have got a bit thinner by now.  Luckily, Casey is a microchipped cat, so it will be easy enough to identify her once she's  been found and scanned. She may not actually be far fom home, as usually she is very much a homebody. Please do the usual things if you live anywhere near her, checking gardens, outbuildings,etc., and call me if  you think you may have found her.   L10B3-21/3

18^th. March 2012.                                                                                                                                                                                              There are some very worried cat owners in Tolkien Road, Eastbourne at present:   BINGO, who is large, long haired, and black, has now been missing from his home there since the morning of Saturday, 10th March.

Bingo is microchipped, but was also wearing a black collar with his phone number on it.

A woman  phoned Bingo's owners on Monday, 12th March, saying that she had got Bingo with her; she could only have known the telephone number from the cat collar, or from the posters that had been put up all around the Tolkien Road area, which unfortunately somebody has now ripped down! This lady, who gave a first name of Mary, may well be hoping for Bingo's owners to phone her back, but unfortunately she didn't leave her phone number.  The worrying alternative is that she is keeping Bingo with her against his will, although l cannot understand why she would give her name if she was planning to steal him!

I have now asked the owners to put up some more posters and, because Bingo is microchipped, (which makes him a chattel), to speak to their local police.  Meanwhile, if you live anywhere in the Tolkien Road area, which is off Priory Road, please check your gardens and outbuildngs. If you see a long haired black cat, even if he isn't wearing the black collar, please make contact. It will be very easy to check if any long haired black cat is Bingo, because of his microchip.

And finally, if you happen to be the lady who rang Bingo's owners, would you kindly phone them again, leaving your phone number this time. Alternatively you can ring me, and l will relay your message.   Bingo's owners  are very upset at the loss of their much loved cat, so please help if you can.   L19E1-12/3

13^th. March 2012.

Missing from Harebell Close, in Langney, Eastbourne, is HOLLY, who is actually a neutered male! Holly is a short haired, black cat, with just a minute bit of white on the chest, who has been gone from home since 4th March. He has amber eyes, is friendly, and is thought to be approximately 3years old. If you live in Langney, especially if it's anywhere near Harebell Close, please check your gardens, sheds, garages, and greenhouses, in case Holly is hiding there.    L10B6-6/3

Tortie and white, short haired cat, Spice, who went missing on 27th January, and who l'd mentioned here, is now safely back at her home in Darley Road, Meads, Eastbourne, much to the delight of her owner.

4^th. March 2012.

If you live in Hailsham, in particular anywhere in the Mill Road area, please be on the lookout for TREACLE, who is a short haired black kitten of six months. Treacle went missing in the early hours of Saturday, 3rd March, and has not been seen since. He's a neutered male who, though almost all black, has a bit of white on his chest, and slightly more on his low tummy. His picture shown here makes him look bigger than he actually is so, when looking for him, bear that in mind and check under and behind your outbuildings, aswell  as inside them. His owner is extremely concerned for his welfare, so please be vigilant, and ring me if you think you may have found him.     L7F7-3/3

TREACLE HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE & WELL

In last week's column l mentioned two cats that were missing, one of them being grey Angel. I am glad to have heard that she has got back to her new home, but Minstrel remains missing.

Minky, who is a long haired tabby and white cat, that l told you about in my column of 23rd January, has also been found safe and well. Her owners are delighted to have her safely back.

27^th. February 2012.

I have just heard the good news that the little ginger kitten l mentioned in my column dated 15th January, has been found. He's been missing from Canute Close, on the Kingsmere Estate, Eastbourne, since 9th January, so survived the snow, thank goodness. His eyes and ears are a bit of a mess but, apart from that, he's okay. Considering he was so young l think he's done well to survive at all.

Tortie, Lolly, who l mentioned more recently, has also been found safe and well. She had been gone from her home in Rylstone Road, Eastbourne since 30th January, and there had been sightings of her over the last weeks. Her worried owner had done all that l'd suggested, and been very proactive in this. It paid off! Lolly and her owner were very happy to see each other, as you would guess.

There are two cats missing at the moment from the same address. They are MINSTREL and ANGEL, who were last seen on the evening of Saturday, 25th February, at their very new home in The Lowlands, Hailsham.

ANGEL HAS BEEN FOUND

Minstrel is a long haired, predominantly white cat, with black and brown over his eye area, and cheeks, aswell as on part of his back and tail. There is a lot of white fur on him; he has a very fluffy white chest, tummy, legs and paws. He's a stunning looking cat who is a Maine Coon/ Persian cross. His companion, Angel, is a blue grey cat with short to medium length fur. There is no white on her at all. Both of these cats will be scared, and unsure where they are. They originate from The Diplocks area of Hailsham, and may even try to make their way back to their old address.

Please, if you live anywhere in the vicinity of The Lowlands, or The Diplocks, please regularly check your gardens and outbuildings in case either of these beautiful cats is hiding there.   L6C4/7C6

26th. February 2012.

A rather distinctive, long haired cat called MARLEY, is missing at present, from his home in Maresfield Drive, Pevensey Bay. Marley is a black Maine Coon cat, which means that he is likely to be bigger than a standard moggy. He was last seen about 6 o'clock on the the evening of 20th February, and his owner is very concerned for his welfare. Luckily he's a microchipped cat so, once found, it will be easy enough to identify him. If you are a resident of the Beachlands area of Pevensey Bay, or even if you're not, please check your gardens and outbuildngs, such as sheds, garages and greenhouses, in case you find Marley hiding there.    L12B3-21/2

The other cat to mention this week is a tabby and white, short haired one, called SOX, that disappeared from his home in Compton Street, Eastbourne, on approximately 7th February. Unfortunately this lad, who is four years old, is not yet neutered, so he may well travel further afield to find a mate. He is mostly tabby but has a white chest and paws. Sox is apparently a bit "ferally", though not a true feral. He will probably not allow you to get too close to him. If you live in Eastbourne, especially if you are anywhere near the theatres part of it, and see a cat like him, please ring me, so l can alert his owner to come and get him. Thank you.    L21F3/4-23/2

AN IMPORTANT NOTICE:       

BEAPHAR worming tablets for cats have been recalled, as they contain dog wormers! They were packed incorrectly.             If you have any of these tablets at home, PLEASE do not use them, as they could cause illness or worse.

You can view the full  announcement about them by following this link: 

http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php?topic=40216.0

12^th. February 2012

The lost cat to focus on this week is AGGIE from Ferndale in Herstmonceux. She is a lovely shorthaired, black and white girl, who was last seen on the morning of Sunday, 4th February. Aggie has some white between her eyes, which goes down over her nose, mouth and chin area. There is also  white on her chest, tummy and paws. If you are a resident of Herstmonceux, please check your gardens, sheds, garages and greenhouses, in case Aggie is hiding there. As you can see from her picture she is a very distinctive looking cat. Call me if you think that you've found her.   LC23-8/2

I am delighted to tell you that ginger tabby and white cat, Simba, who went missing from his home on the Kingsmere Estate in Eastbourne on 30th January, showed up safely on 6th Feb.

And silver tabby, Jimmy, who l mentioned last week, has arrived home safely too. It is almost certain that he had been shut in a shed or similar.

In this bitterly cold weather, if you are able to, please keep an eye on your outbuildings, in case you find cats have hidden  there. Thank you.

I am relieved to know that one eyed British Blue cat, Sapphy has been found since l wrote about her in last week's column. However, she is sadly very poorly, and now under treatment from her vet. Hopefully she will recover over time, and we wish her well.

5^th. February 2012.

Do you live in Polegate? Might you have seen MISCHIEF? I have just been told of a cat called Mischief that has actually been missing from his home in Greenleaf Gardens, Polegate, since mid-December. Mischief is a short haired white and black cat who, when last seen, was wearing a multicoloured flea collar, though this may have come off him by now. A great deal of of him is white; his chest, tummy, legs and feet all are. His tail is all black though, and there are black patches on his white sides.Could you have seen a cat like him? If you think you have, please call me urgently.    L8C1-31/1

Next on the list is CLIFFORD from Priory Road in Langney. He is a short haired, black and white chap who, unfortunately is not yet neutered, so is much more likely to roam far in search of a mate. Clifford is mostly black, but has some white on his neck, and feet, aswell as a white "bikini top and bottom" along his tummy. The weather is the big issue at the moment, so please really keep an eye open for Clifford, but also for any other straying cats that may be struggling outside at the moment. I will always help if l can.   L11E6-1/2

29th. January 2012

TILLY is missing from her home in Fletching Road, Hampden Park, where she was last seen on Wednesay, 18th January. Tilly is a short haired, silver tabby and white cat who, fortunately, is microchipped. She is apparently a very friendly cat, is predominantly tabby, with just a bit of white on her chest. Please call if you think you may have found a cat that could be her.   L18A1-24/1

Lastly, TOBY, who is black and short haired. He is missing from his home in Mayfield Place, Eastbourne, and was last seen on or about 20th January. Toby has just a tiny patch of white under his chin, and though only just out of kittenhood is big for his age. He was wearing a blue collar with a bell on it when he disappeared, though this may have detached itself by now. As he's not yet neutered it is possible that he may go further from home in search of a mate, so please check your gardens and outbuildings if you live near his home, but also be aware that he may have travelled. It could well be worthwhile checking, even if you don't live particularly near his home.   L21F1-24/1

I am pleased to tell you that Leo, the plump tabby cat from last week's column, who had been missing from home in Wrestwood Avenue,( which is quite near the Eastbourne Hospital) has been found safe and well in Langney, a good two and a half miles away! We can only think that he got in somebody's vehicle.

Also, long haired black cat, Marley, who went missing from her home in Dursley Road,Eastbourne well before Christmas, showed up at home on Monday last. Though thin, she is fine, and extremely glad to be home. Her owner is delighted too.

All of the lost cats this time are from Eastbourne, the second of them being ELIZA, from Baslow Road, in the Meads area there. She is a black and white cat with medium length fur, which is particularly fluffy on her tummy. She has white between her eyes and on the lower face. Her chest and tummy are white, as are her front paws. At the back though, both the legs and paws are white. She is a microchipped cat, fortunately, who was last seen on the morning of Saturday, 14th January. Please check your gardens, sheds, garages and greenhouses, if you live anywhere in her area, or even further afield.   L20C6-19/1

A rather plump tabby cat is missing fom his home in Wrestwood Avenue, Eastbourne at present. LEO is short haired, and all tabby, except for a white tip to the end of his tail. He also disappeared on Saturday, 14th January. As you can see from his picture, he is a big lad, though he may well be slimmer by now. The white tip to his tail is quite a distinctive marking, so please keep an eye open for Leo if you are an Eastbourne resident, especially if you are one living in the vicinity of Wrestwood Avenue.    L17E2-16/1

15^th. January 2012.

Are you a resident of Polegate? If you are, please be on the lookout for OZZY, who is missing from Broad Road there, and has not been seen since about 9th January. Ozzy is a short haired, female, black cat, with just a tiny bit of white on her chest and another bit between her front legs.She is small, slim and glossy.Please check your gardens, sheds, garages and greenhouses, if you live anywhere in her locality, and call me if you think you have found her.   L8B5-14/1

Another Eastbourne cat missing at the moment, is a long haired ginger Persian, from Avard Crescent, in the Old Town part of Eastourne. ZITA, who is microchipped, but to an old address, was last seen on 9th January. She has some striping within her coat. Please check your gardens and outbuildings if you live in the Old Town area of Eastbourne, in case Zita is hiding there.   L17E5-13/1

Coldharbour Road, in Upper Dicker is the next place to focus on. An 8 month old brown tabby cat, called TOSCA, is missing from there,  and he has now been gone since approximately 7th January. Tosca has medium length fur apparently, and is not yet neutered, so may have travelled far in seach of a mate. Please ring me if you think you have found a cat that could be him.   UD10/1

12^th. January 2012.

First on the agenda today, is BLOSSOM, who is a long haired, extremely dark tortie, missing from her home in Seaside Road, in Eastbourne. She was last seen on approximately 2nd January. When l say she is a dark tortie, she is so dark that she could look black from a distance. However, when you look at her more closely, you would see ginger specks in her fur. She has just a tiny bit of white on her chin, green eyes, and a bushy tail. She is microchipped, still to her old address, as she has only been at Seaside Road for a matter of weeks. Those microchip details are now being amended. If you live in the Seasiide Road area of Eastbourne, do please check your gardens and outbuildings, in case Blossom is hiding there. We've been having some very rough weather, and it may be that she's gone into a shed, garage,or greenhouse, and the door has slammed shut behind her. Please call me urgently if you think you may have found her.   L21G1/2-6/1

Another Eastbourne cat missing this time is SCRUFF, who is a Maine Coon cat missing from his home in Woburn Way there. He went missing at the tail end of December. Scruff is long haired, small for a Maine Coon and, in layman's terms looks like a long haired tabby and white cat. He has long white socks on his rear legs, and white feet only at the front. His chest and tummy are white, and he has some white around his nose/mouth area, which goes up between his eyes.There are flecks of white throughout his coat aswell. His owner is very concerned about him so please, keep a lookout for Scruff if you live anywhere near his home, or indeed anywhere in Eastbourne. Thank you.   L9F6-5/1

The last Eastbourne based cat missing this time is a very elderly girl, called Murray, who is missing from the East Dean Road, at the junction with Longland Road. She is a19 year old, short haired tabby girl who, though so elderly, looks good for her age. Her family are very keen to get her back home, mainly because they miss her, but also because of her age and their close proximity to a busy road. Might you have seen Murray? Please call me if you think you have, and please check your gardens and outbuildings if you live anywhere in her locality.   L20B2-3/1

The last cat today, who is from Fletcher Close, Hailsham, is KIKI, who is actually a male Birman type cat. Kiki is long haired, and has a creamy/beige body with a dark brown face, face, and feet. He has similar colouring to a long haired version of a Siamese type cat, but with some striping above the eyes. Kiki went missing just before Christmas, and when last seen was quite a fat lad, though he maybe thinner by now. He's fluffy and, thankfully, microchipped, so it will be easy enough to identify him once found. He's so distinctive; might you have seen him, or even taken him in, believing him to have no owner. Please ring me if you live in Hailsham, or elsewhere, and find a cat like this.         L7E7-3/1

Has anybody seen ALVIN? He is a very nice looking white and tabby, shorthaired cat, who went missing from his home in Elsted Close, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, on approximatey 20th December. He is fortunately a microchipped lad so, once found, it should be easy enough to identify him, and get him back home. As you can see from his picture he has a lot of white fur, especially under his chin, on his chest and stomach, and legs and feet. There is also white on his lower face, and between his eyes. He has quite a striking patch of tabby around the nose and upper lip area, and on his back and tail. Please check your gardens and outbuildings if you live anywhere in Hampden Park, particularly if you are in The Hydneye area. Call me if you think you have found him.   L18A1-29/12

I am pleased that the column this time consists of just one newly lost cat; l hope we'll find him.

I would like to end today by thanking the many people who support the work we do, and wish you all a very Happy New Year.

23rd. December 2011

An Eastbourne cat missing at the moment is DYLAN from Bedfordwell Road there. Dylan is a short haired, black cat, who was wearing a red collar when last seen on Saturday, 17th December. He had unfortunately been chased by a dog, but as he's not yet neutered either, he may get very disorientated and travel quite a way from home. That doesn't always follow though, and he may still be very much in his own patch.  So, if you live in Eastbourne, near his home or not, please be aware that Dylan is out there , and ring or email me if you find a cat that could be him.    L21E1-19/12

19th. December 2011.

Another long haired black cat missing at present is DAISY, who is believed to have fallen from a fourth floor flat in MacQuarie Quay, in the North Harbour of the Eastbourne Marina, on the evening of Friday, 9th December. Her owner is extremely concerned, as she's not been able to find a body, and nobody in that area seems to know anything. For sure Daisy will have injuries, if she survived at all. Daisy had been an indoor cat, for obvious reasons, and had some grey hairs within her black coat, and was apparently virtually mute. If you have any information at all, even if it's bad news, please make contact with me. Her owner needs to know what happened to Daisy. Please help if you can.   L19G3-12

A cat missing from her home in Langney is BLUE, who is a short haired, blue tortie, who is from Whitbread Close, in Langney. This colouring means that she is grey with ginger bits in it, but no white fur at all. She is a very sleek, rather oriental looking cat, who was wearing a silver collar when last seen in early December. This may of course have come off by now, so do please keep an eye open for the cat rather than the collar, and check your gardens and oubuildings if you live anywhere near her road, or even further afield than there.  A reward has been offered for information leading to her safe return.   L10B4-13/12

CHRIS, who is a short haired, black and white cat, who disappeared from his home in Priory Road, Langney, on Friday, 9th December. Unfortunately Chris is not yet neutered or microchipped, and may well have gone off in search of a mate. He is a youngster, only just out of the kittenhood, and is predominantly black. He has white between his eyes, and on his nose and mouth area, aswell as on his chest. Apparently he has a a black spot on the white of one of his front legs.There may be other white too. If you see a cat that might be him, please contact me urgently.   L11E6-12/12

TEDDY, a British Blue, is missing from her home in Swan Road, Hailsham, where she went missing on the evening of 17th December. Teddy who is normally very much a homebody, and never goes far from her garden, is an all grey, short haired cat. Her owner is very concerned for her safety, especially as the weather is so harsh at present. She was in a pink collar with an ID barrell on it, which contains her address and phone number, though this may have detached itself by now.                                    So, again, please look out for the cat not the collar, and call me if you think you may have discovered her.   L7E7-18/12

6^th. December 2011

There is a short haired, tabby and white kitten on the loose in Langney Eastbourne, at the moment! TIGER, who is an entire male, and far from full grown, has been missing from his home in Hodcombe Close, Langney, since Monday, 21st November. His owner is extremely concerned about him, as he's so young, and the weather is so cold now. Tiger is tabby on his back and tail, but up between his eyes to his forehead, over his nose/mouth area, and on his chest and tummy, is white. Might you have seen a youngster like him? His picture is shown. If you live anywhere in his area, or even further afield, please keep an eye open for him. I should be grateful if any of his near neighbours could thoroughly check their gardens and outbuildings regularly in case Tiger is hiding there. Thank you.  L10A5-30/11

CHARLIE is missing from his home in Bakewell Road, Old Town, Eastbourne, where he was last seen on Friday, 25th November. He is a white and black cat, with short to medium length fur, which apparently is just a bit fluffy. Fortunately he is microchipped so, once found, it should be easy to get him back home to his concerned owner, who has only lived at Bakewell Road for a matter of weeks. It may be the case that, as the home is a relatively new one, Charlie hasn't travelled far. If you are a resident in that area please check your gardens, sheds, garages and greenhouses, and be on the lookout for a predominantly white cat with black patches. Charlie is of big frame, and when he was last seen was somewhat portly, though some weight may have come off him by now.   L20C1-28/11

The next missing cat to mention is BLACKIE, who has only one eye! He is a short haired black cat, who went missing on 23rd November, from his home in Lepeland, off London Road, Hailsham. Blackie's owner took him/her on as a stray some time ago now, and has become very attached, although Blackie's gender and age is remains unknown. Having just the one eye makes Blackie very distinctive, so if you find a black, one eyed cat in Hailsham, or even elsewhere, please contact me urgently. It's likely it will be Blackie.   L6C4-28/11

TWILIGHT, who is a short haired, black and white cat, is missing from her home, which is in Park Road, Hellingly, near Hailsham. As you can see from her picture, Twilight is a rather nice looking cat, that has white between her eyes and on her lower face, aswell as on her chest, tummy, all of her feet, but with the longer white socks being on the back ones. Her owner is trying hard to find her, but needs your help, as Twilight has now been missing from her home since 22nd November. Might you have seen her? Or even taken her in? Please call me if you get any sightings of a cat like her.   L6D2-27/11

Another short haired, black and white cat missing at present, is SHADOW. She has been missing from her home in Blenheim Way, Polegate, since 22nd November. Shadow is a microchipped cat, who is of a large frame, with rather stumpy legs and tail. She has short "white boots"on all feet, is white over her nose and mouth area, with an inverted V on her nose. She has a white tummy too. If you live in Polegate, especially if it's in or near Blenheim Way, please be really vigilant, and ring me if you think you've found her, or get her to a vet to be scanned for a microchip, as soon as you can.      L9F3-28/11

I am please to finish today by telling you that MORRISEY, who went missing from Wallis Avenue, Eastbourne, at the start of September, was found safe and well two weeks ago.

Cleo, who l mentioned in my last column (this was the cat from Lynholm Road, Polegate, who was  forever being spotted chasing mice either side of busy Station Road, there!), has also been found, though sadly she was injured. Hopefully, she will recover well, and l hope that maybe this just might make her think twice about going near busy roads. I am not holding my breath!!!

28th. November 2011.

SIMBA, who is a gingery sand coloured Persian cat, is missing from his home in Seven Sisters Road, Eastbourne, and was last seen on Sunday, 20th November.  As you would guess as he's Persian, his fur is long, and when he was last seen he was wearing a gold diamante collar, with an ID barrel on it, though the collar may have detached itself by now. If you live in his area, or even if you don't, please keep an eye open for this distinctive cat, and if you live anywhere near his road please keep a regular check on your gardens and outbuildings, in case Simba is hiding there.   L8D6-22/11

BOBBIE, who is short haired and black and white. She is a microchipped female cat, who went missing from her home in Sheffield Park Way, Langney,  on Thursday, 17th November. She is of a petite build, but is apparently also a bit of a daredevil!As you can see from her picture, she is predominantly black, but all across her lower face is white. As she's known to be a bit too adventurous for her own good, please thoroughly check your gardens, sheds, garages, and  greenhouses, if you live anywhere in the Langney area, or even further afield. Please call me if you thank that you've found her.   L10A5-23/11

 21^st. November 2011.

Missing from Archery Walk in Hailsham at the moment is BOB. He is a grey, short haired cat, with the tiniest bit of white on his chest. He went missing on Tuesday, 15th November. Fortunately he is a microchipped cat, but he was also wearing a blue flea collar, though this may have come off him by now. If you live anywhere near his home in Archery Walk, which is near Hailsham's Common Pond, please check your gardens and outbuildings in case you find Bob hiding there.   L7E7-17/11

Another  cat missing in Hailsham a present, is BUCKY, who is missing from home in Downsview Way,  which is near Hailsham Library. Bucky is black with short hair, and he was last seen on about 14th November. Please keep a lookout for him, as his owner is very concerned and wants him back as soon as possible.   L7D6-16/11

Now MISTY, who is a short haired, tortie and white cat, missing from Glessing Road, Stone Cross. Misty went missing about 10th November. Unfortunately l have a rather limited description of her, but she is microchipped, so if you find a tortie and white cat in the Stone Cross area that appears lost, l would suggest you get her scanned at a vets as soon as possible to see if it is Misty. Thank you.   L10B3-14/11

DINKY, who is short haired and black, has been missing since the evening of Sunday,13th November from his home in Michelham Close, Langney. He has just a fleck of white on his chest, and one of his canine teeth in the lower jaw is missing. Might you have seen him? Please check your gardens and outbuildings, such as sheds, garages, and greenhouses, if you live anywhere in his locality, and contact me if you think you've got him.    L10A5-15/11

And lastly today, we have SPARX, who is white and black with short fur. He's been missing from his home in Royal Sussex Crescent, Old Town, Eastbourne, since Thursday, 10th November. Sparx is not yet neutered and, as you can see from his picture, has a small spot of black on his nose. The tip of his tail is apparently white aswell, as are his face, chest, tummy, legs and feet . Though pictured in a yellow collar, the collar he was actually wearing when he disappeared was a red one with tag on it and two bells. The tag implies that he's microchipped, though that is not the case.This collar may have detached itself by now anyway, so please look for the cat not the collar. Plase be vigilant, and ring me urgently if you think that you've found Sparx. L16D6-14/11

Missing since mid October, from Percival Road, in Hampden Park, Eastbourne, is HARRY. He is a short haired, white and ginger cat, who is predominantly white, with interesting markings in ginger. The picture of him shows all of these very well. He's been missing a while, but it is not too late to be checking your gardens and outbuildings if you live anywhere in his area, so please do it. Harry's owner is very keen to get him safely back home as soon as possible.   L9H6-5/11

6th. November 2011.

Latimer Road, Eastbourne is the first area to focus on today, as NELSON is missing from there, and has not been seen since approximately 18th Ocober. Unfortunately this was a new home for him too! Nelson is a grey and white, short haired cat who, thank goodness, is microchipped. He's predominantly grey, but has a white tummy and sides, and is also white under his chin. He's normally a friendly cat, but will be scared, because he won't know where he is, and there will no doubt be a lot of firework noise to contend with at this time of year. If you live anywhere in the Latimer Road area of Eastbourne, or maybe further afield, please check your gardens and outbuildings, in case poor Nelson is hiding there.   L21H2-27/10

TOMMY, who is missing from Coldharbour Road in Upper Dicker. He disappeared on the morning of 5th November, from a very new home, and was known to be very stressed when he went. He is a grey and white cat, with short fur, and is of large build, though not fat. His body is grey, his feet are grey and white, and his face has both grey and white on it too. There are flecks of white in the grey of his coat.

If you live in Upper Dicker, and spot a frightened looking cat that might be Tommy, just phone me. Please don't try to approach him as, if cornered, he may become vicious. He's been a stray for 3 years, and needs a lot of rehabilitation. Please help if you can.  Thank you.   UD1-5/11

27^th. October 2011.

Missing from Coast Road, Pevensey Bay, is MILLIE, who is a tortie and white cat, with short hair. Most striking about Millie is that she has no tail !!She is also quite elderly, and very friendly.    If you live in Pevensey Bay, or even further afield, please look out for her, and check your gardens, sheds, garages, greenhouses, or anywhere a cat might hide itself.                                                     The weather's turning cold, and the nights are drawing in; Millie needs to be at home in the warm!   L12A4-25/10

18th. October 2011.

Good news, black and white cat, Buttons, who had been missing since 28th September, from Oakleaf Drive, Polegate, came home, safe and well, on 15th October.

The other cat, which is long haired and called FROSTIE, is from the Seaside area of Eastbourne, near Bourne Primary School. She is a white and silver coloured cat, who has been missing from home since 30th September. Please keep an eye on your sheds, garages, and greenhouses, if you are a resident in the Seaside area of Eastbourne. Thank you.

There have been two similar sounding cats found in the last few weeks, but the right colouring, the timing, and gender, have been wrong in both cases.   L21G1-13/10

Next up is LILY, who is a short haired, tabby and white cat, missing since the last week of September from her home in The Portlands, South Harbour, Eastbourne. Lily was wearing a gold collar, though this may have come off her by now. Unfortunately she isn't yet neutered, so may go further afield to find a mate. Lily is all tabby except for her tummy, which is white.

Please keep an eye open for her, especially if you are living in the Harbour area. Her young owner is very keen to get her safely back home.   L19F4-11/10

An extremely timid cat, called SOX, has gone missing from his home in Manor Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, and has not been seen since 3rd October. Sox is a short haired, grey and white cat, who apparently has a high pitched miaow. He has some white on his lower face, on his chest, tummy, and paws. The rest of him is grey. His owner tells me that there is more white on the back legs than the front ones. Sox has a particularly silky looking coat. Grey and white cats are not as commonplace as other colours, so if you live in the Manor Road area,  and see a cat that is grey and white,  and too scared to come near you, it is very likely it will be Sox. Please call me if you think you've found him.   L18A1-10/10

Also missing in Hampden Park at present is a stunning looking, long haired cat called FLUFFY/ERICA. She went missing from her home in Lakelands Close, Hampden Park, on the evening of Thursday, 6th October, and her owners are extremely concerned for her welfare. Fluffy is a beautiful golden colour with darker flecks in her coat and, thankfully, she is a microchipped cat. If you live anywhere in Hampden Park, or elsewhere come to that, please look out for her. Her owners urgently want her back, and are offering a reward for information leading to her safe return.   L18A28/10

RACHEL, who is also black, but short haired. She went missing from her home in Edensor Road, Meads, Eastbourne, on Monday, 3rd October, and is also a microchipped cat. She is of a small build, friendly, and the fur towards her tail is slightly greyer than the rest of her. If you live in the Meads area of Eastbourne, please be vigilant.   L20C6-8/10

2nd. October 2011.

An elderly,  female, white and black cat has now been missing from her home in Primrose Close, Langney, since Wednesday, 14th September. She is a 14yr old, who is skinny and, because she suffers with allergies, doesn't look too great. If anybody sees a short haired cat, that just might be her, please ring me. Please check your gardens and outbuildings if you live in her area.   L10B6-17/9

First up today is BUSTER/DUSTY, who answers to both names. He is a 16 year old, tabby and white cat, with short fur, who went missing on Tuesday, 30th August from his home in Monceux Road, Old Town, Eastbourne. There have been some sightings of him, apparently, in Cherry Garden Road, which is also in Old Town, but across the very busy Victoria Drive, which is worrying. Please check your gardens, sheds, garages, and greenhouses, if you live anywhere in the vicinity of either road, and keep an eye open for this elderly cat, who may struggle to find his way back home.    L20B1 - 3/9

30th. August 2011

MARILYN, who is a Calico tortie which, in layman's terms, means that she is black, ginger and white. Marilyn is missing fom her home in Magahm Down, near Hailsham, and she has been missing since early August. She is microchipped, like the other missing cats mentioned here today, and her face is distinctive, in that it is half black and half ginger. If you live anywhere in the Magham Down/Hailsham/Herstmonceux areas, or further afield, please keep an eye open for Marilyn. Her owner is very concerned, and wants her back home as soon as possible.    LC6F3-24/8

Three of the cats mentioned in last week's column were reunited with their owners. Rosie and Suki were fine, but unfortunately Mojo was found badly injured. Things were very much in the balance when l spoke to his owner, so l hope that Mojo will make a full recovery.

8th. August 2011.

I have some good news to tell you about  Lara, who is white, and went missing at the beginning of June. She was found safe and well last week, not far from home, and had been resting up in a shed!  I believe that she must simply have lost her bearings and not been able to find her way home. Her owner is delighted to have her back after so many weeks.

Also Ruby, from last week, has returned home, but arrived in a state of collapse. She had suffered a fractured jaw, had conjunctivitis, and her owner didn't think she would make it. However, she has now had her jaw wired at the vet's, is already eating well, and is expected to make a full recovery, though that may take time.

Might you have seen CUDDLES? He has been gone from his home in Ashington Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne since the last week of July. Cuddles is a black and white, short haired lad, who is not yet neutered. He's of a small/slim build, and has white on his chest, tummy, down his nose, and round one side of it . His cheeks are white, and he has long white socks on his back legs, and short ones at the front. Because he is entire, it is possible that he will travel further than usual, in search of a mate. If you have seen a cat that  might just be him, please call.   L18A2-2/8

Last of the missing Eastbourne cats today, and they seem to be coming in thick and fast at the moment, is TITCH. He is a short haired, black and white cat who has been missing from his home on the corner of Albion Road/Dudley Road, Eastbourne, since Sunday, 31st July. Apparently Titch has a tiny mole on his top lip, and an unusual rear leg. All of his paws are white, but on one of his rear legs, above the white there is black, but there is a little white "loveheart" on that black bit of his leg. He has white under his chin, which becomes a V-shaped bib, which goes downwards onto his tummy. The pads on his paws are apparently all black. Titch is a neutered male. Please look out for him if you live in the Albion/Dudley Road area of Eastbourne.    L21G1-6/8

1st. August 2011

A very handsome cat, called TIGGER, is missing from a new home in Dudley Road, Eastbourne. Tigger is a short haired ginger tabby and white cat, who was last seen on Saturday, 23rd July. He is a microchipped cat, but was also wearing a grey reflective collar, though that may have detached itself by now. The ginger on him is a vibrant colour, and the  white is under his nose/mouth area, down onto his chest, aswell as on his tummy. He also has white socks, one being longer than the rest. If you are a resident in the Dudley Road area, please check your gardens and outbuildings in case Tigger is there. He had only been living in Dudley Road for three weeks, and it is possible that he may try to make his way back to his previous address in Rotunda Road, Eastbourne so, if you live anywhere near there, please keep a lookout aswell.   L21G1-29/7

24th. July 2011

I am please to tell you that Kitt, who l mentioned in my diary 17th. July, has been found safe and well. This has been an unusual one for me, as Kitt has his own page on Facebook!                                                                                   Since his return, he has mentioned Rosie's Register on his wall!!! That's a first, l think.

17th. July 2011.

Some good news and some bad: Kitty, who l mentioned in my column of 22nd June, turned up safe and well last week after a few weeks away. Her owner has no idea where she's been all this time.

Sadly though, the news on Assie, from last week's column, is not good, and my condolences and best wishes go to his owner, who loved him dearly for more than twelve years.

SKIBBER, who went missing earlier in the year, but eventually returned, has gone off again! He's not been seen at his home in Fountains Close, Willingdon Trees, Eastbourne, since about the 5th July. He is a short haired, black and white, male cat, who has "panda like eyes", a white patch on his back, and white paws. There may be other bits of white on him; the description l have of him is unfortunately a bit sketchy, and l don't have a picture of him either. He is wary of strangers, and may well hide up somewhere to feel safe, so if you are living anywhere in the vicinity of Fountains Close, please check your gardens, sheds, garages and greenhouses, in case Skibber is there.   L9G6-12/7

I am now going to mention 2 lost cats who, though  technically not in my patch, both need urgent help:-

Firstly, ZEPHYR, who is short haired, black and white, and missing from a very new home in First Avenue, Newhaven. Zephyr is mostly black, but has a white bib, whiskers and feet. He is microchipped. He will have no clue where he is, and may well still be around the First Avenue area, though one can't be sure. Please be on the lookout for him.

10th. July 2011

l am pleased to say that the beautiful cat, Alaska, who was shown on my site for 3rd July, has been found safe and well.

SUKI  is next on the list today.She is a tabby/tortie and white cat, with short fur, who is normally an "indoor cat". She has white on her chest. Unfortunately she had also come into season, which is probably why she was so keen to get outside.  She disappeared on the night of 28th June, from her home on the Hailsham Road, Stone Cross; very near the Hilliers Garden Centre. Although the urge to mate will be strong, she won't know where she is, so hopefully won't have got too far from home. If you happen to be one of the few residents who live in that area, please look out for Suki, and call me if you think you've seen her.   L9H1/2-28/6

A cat that has only just been reported to me as missing, is BAILEYS, who disappeared from his home in Windmill Place, Polegate over a month ago. Baileys is a beigey/pale ginger tabby and white cat, with short fur. He is white on his chest, legs and feet.  Might you have seen him? It is always worrying, at this time of year, that cats will get in sheds, etc., and not even be seen going in, so if you are resident in Polegate, please check your gardens and outbuildings, just in case Baileys, or any other cat come to that, has got in there.   L8C4-1/7