There I was, all proud telling everyone of the new arrival Vinnie.

I took on board all the info that people gave me yesterday, had a plan and last night he slept at the end of the bed with us all night.

We did some serious bonding and he seemed chilled and relaxed.

At 5am he was bothering me so I took him to the litter tray and left him there.

At 6.30am the special man went to make tea and get sorted for work, and the cat flap was smashed and Vinnie has gone.

I am gutted as he has only been at ours since 8pm on Monday and I am all upset that he won't know where he is and may never come back.

The only positive thought that I have is that he was wearing a nice new shiny red collar and name tag.