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EDINBURGH, Scotland (
), October 11,
1999
A homesick cat named after British explorer Ranulph Fiennes traveled 300 miles to return home after his owner gave him away.
Ranulph, a black tomcat, was given to new owners in the north of England 18 months ago but last week turned up on the doorstep of Gil Bray in Archiestown, Scotland.
"I'm totally amazed but delighted he's back," Bray told a Glasgow newspaper. "He certainly lived up to his namesake's reputation as an adventurous traveller."
Bray's wife gave the cat to a friend in the north of England because her work kept her away from home for long periods. When the cat turned up last week, the Brays called their friends and found out it had disappeared in June.
"He is half the weight he was when he left and the local vet reckons he has honed up his hunting skills during the trek, probably living off mice, small birds and scraps," Bray said.
In a lucky twist, the cat showed up only days before the Brays were due to move to Glasgow, the Herald said.
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