Gray tabby cat with orange collar
Description
Hey there, I lost my gray tabby cat yesterday afternoon. He's about a medium-sized cat, with a bright orange collar and a small silver bell that jingles when he moves. He has a white patch on his chest and a tiny notch in his right ear. I last saw him around 3:30pm near the Walmart Neighborhood Market on SW 27th Ave in Ocala, and he sometimes heads toward Silver Springs Park. He’s super friendly once he knows you, but he’s easily startled, and this has me really worried because he means a lot to me—he’s been part of the family since he was a kitten. If you’ve seen him, please let me know; I’d be so grateful to hear any sightings.
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