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A Melksham woman is appealing for help finding her lost kitten, which went missing from the Primrose Drive area on 15th March.

The cat, named Mavis, is grey with amber eyes and a purple collar, and  is six months old. The cat was recently spayed and has a healing surgical wound on its left side. If you have seen the cat contact Emma on 07493 246654 or Sam on 07901 961416.

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