Yes - our cats have always been allowed out, as we live on a quiet lane in a country area, and at first we thought she was lost - she was a keen and far-ranging hunter. But when she didn't turn up (with half the children and all the dog-walkers and blackberry-pickers in the village helping search) and we advertised, we were contacted by three other people who'd lost pedigree cats locally over just a few days. By the time we learned that there is a brisk trade in stolen pets, it was too late. If either of our current cats turns up missing, we now know to look in the trade papers immediately - the thieves actually expect people to do that and pay to get their pets back. Which we would, of course. Shifra's microchipped, so we can keep hoping.
With the microchip, if she's recovered, you have legal grounds for prosecuting for animal theft. I hope all your other kitties stay safe and stay home.
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