Spot the cat reunited with Aberdeen owners after two years
Her family was found thanks to her microchip
Last updated 10th Jun 2025
A family cat has been reunited with her owners in Aberdeen two years after going missing
Spot the cat disappeared from her home in 2023 – but it turns out Spot had been making her way around the countryside, surviving on her own for two years.
In February, a member of the public found Spot with a leg injury and called the Scottish SPCA helpline. During a routine check, staff discovered Spot was microchipped— with her family’s contact details still up to date.
National Microchipping Month
The case is being highlighted by the charity on National Microchipping Month, a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of keeping pet microchip information current.
Scottish SPCA Animal Rescue Officer Lynn Cruickshank said: “This is exactly why we always encourage pet owners to microchip their animals and keep their contact details current.
“Spot’s story could have ended very differently if she wasn’t microchipped. Thanks to that small chip, she’s now back where she belongs.”
Director of Innovation and Strategic Relations, Gilly Mendes Ferreira said: “We believe it should be mandatory to microchip cats not just dogs and any other animal where it is deemed appropriate. We also believe that there should be one national microchipping database.
“Due to the roaming nature of cats, they can get lost, be mistaken for strays or return to another area after moving house, where other people may take them in. Mandatory microchipping would help identify owners and keep people and their pets together.”
“Living a happy life as a house cat”
Spot has since received veterinary care, which included the amputation of one of her rear legs. Despite this, she is recovering well at home and adjusting brilliantly to life on three legs.
Her family said: “She’s doing great and absolutely loving being back home. She’s coping well and is now living a happy life as a house cat.”
The family also organised a fundraising event to support her treatment and contributed a generous donation to the charity.