A missing moggy has been reunited with its family after being found trapped in a telephone box five miles from home.

Alfie had been lost for more than two months when he was rescued by a member of the public, who took him to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

Fortunately the silver tabby’s owners had him chipped, meaning their details showed up on a screen when he was scanned.

The cat, who lived with his owner Luke Price in Forest Hill, Lewisham, was found in a phone box in Canada Water.

Mr Price said:“We couldn’t believe it when we got a call to say Battersea had Alfie. He was missing for ten weeks and we desperately tried to find him.

“We couldn’t be happier to have him back in our life and hope he stays a bit closer to home this time.

“We thank everyone at Battersea for looking after him and contacting us, it was such a relief. I’m so glad we had him microchipped, we might never have seen him again if we hadn’t.” 

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home offer free microchipping for all pet owners at its three centres in London, Old Windsor and Brands Hatch. 

To find out more phone: 0843 509 4444