Luckily cat-loving McDonald’s worker Rich Allen, 32, seen the forlorn moggie trying to find meals and known as Cats Protection’s Gosport Branch for recommendation.
Eight-year-old Harry was initially cautious from his surprising time on the streets and solely appeared after darkish – however Rich and a bunch of fellow team-members adopted the steering to set a feeding sample which might allow the charity’s volunteers to get nearer to the cat.
Kate Stapleford, department coordinator, stated: “We had no response to our adverts and although we were keen to scan Harry for a microchip and fit him with a paper collar we knew it was going to take some time because Harry was so timid.
“In fact, it became a labour of love for Rich and his colleagues Jess and Shaun who were part of a group of concerned staff at the restaurant where Harry became affectionately known as ‘Rich’s cat’. Every evening and night shift there was someone looking out for the elusive puss.”
It was not till Harry had gained confidence and might be approached {that a} microchip was discovered and Rich contacted the charity once more.
Kate visited McDonald’s the place she was capable of scan Harry for his microchip and discover out his title, age and former deal with in Croydon.
Since Harry’s particulars weren’t up-to-date it required quite a lot of cellphone calls to trace down proprietor Amy Penfold, 47, who now lives in Gosport and was shocked that her beloved cat was protected.
Kate added: “Initially nobody could get close to Harry and he would only appear in a really tricky location between the restaurant drive-thru lane, on the edge of a busy car park, with roads all around. Slowly Rich and his colleagues earned Harry’s trust, so much so that when he saw Rich outside he would make a beeline for him and settle on his lap purring contentedly. What an amazing turn around.”
Amy stated: “A neighbour mistakenly told me Harry had been run over so I never expected to see him again. Harry is now enjoying life back at home, has been purring non-stop and seems pleased to be back with his cat brothers and sisters.
“I really can’t thank Harry’s new ‘Uncle Rich’, Jess and Shaun enough for everything they did to make him safe and Kate for doing her super detective work with his chip. I’ll certainly be keeping his details up to date from now on.”
