I spent last night pacing the floor, standing outside and shouting 'HERBERT' at the top of my voice but my beautiful black cat never showed up!! I was so worried, although we didn't have many fireworks and I live somewhere very remote so while I was worried I didn't really think he was dead anywhere but I wanted him home. Anyway 10 o'clock and in he strolls not only bone dry even though it was raining, but also smelling of another woman's perfume!!!!!!!!!!

So my question is, my cat who usually is terrified of strangers is obviously playing away so what can I do about it? He did eat his food and stayed for a cuddle and battered a dog or two before disappearing again so I know he's happy at home but obviously I don't want him starting to settle at someone else's house cos he's MINE!!!