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Five Years After Disappearing, Microchip Brings Cambridgeshire Cat Home for Christmas

A microchip scan at a Witchford clinic identified her to owner Jilly Fretwell.

Overview

  • Bindi, a black cat from Haddenham, vanished in August 2020 during the Covid lockdown and was located in December 2025.
  • A woman in Haddenham handed the cat to a vet on December 18, prompting the scan that confirmed Bindi’s identity.
  • Vets reported she was in good condition with only minor scratches and appeared well fed and glossy.
  • On collection, Bindi immediately cuddled her family and seemed to recognize them, according to the owner.
  • Where Bindi spent the five years remains unclear, and her owner is urging pet owners to ensure their animals are microchipped.