Grey tabby cat with white paws, lost in Kalamazoo downtown
Description
Last night around 9pm I realized my gray tabby cat went missing from our apartment on West Main Street in downtown Kalamazoo. He's a short-haired grey tabby with white paws and a tiny black spot on his left hind leg, and he wears a red collar with a small bell and a chipped tag that says 'Milo'. He’s pretty social but will bolt if approached by strangers, so I’m worried he might be scared and hungry. I last spotted him near Bronson Park, wandering along West Michigan Ave by the coffee shop, and I’ve been retracing spots since. He’s been with me for 7 years; he’s more than a pet—he’s family, and I really need him back. If you’ve seen him, please email [email protected] with any information.
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