ON reading the problem of Brian the Cat disappearing (The Citizen 12/07/01), I have a few words of comfort to offer to the lady in question.

When my brother got married I looked after cat while they went on honeymoon.

It was with me for one day and then cleared off for a whole fortnight.

It did not go home as I checked every day.

The night before my brother and his wife were due to return the damned animal turned up on my doorstep.

I hope this helps.

Christine Barnes, via email