The body of a missing man from Handforth has tragically been found in woodland in Rawtenstall, around 30 miles away from his home.
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A young cat was found abandoned with a 'heart-breaking' note from its ‘sorry’ owner who said they could no longer look after her.
One-year-old Lilo was rescued by staff at RSPCA’s Manchester and Salford branch after she was found with a note from her owner which said they were sorry that they could no longer have her and hoped ‘someone would love me more’.
The note also provided detailed instructions to help future owners give Lilo the love and care she needs.
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“My name is Lilo (Lee-Low) and I am one,” the note begins. “My mummy is sorry and she loves me very much but she can’t keep me anymore.
“I love treats and soft blankets to make biscuits on. I am an indoor cat too. I love to play and am very independent but I do love a snuggle and to sleep on the end of the bed at night.
“I’m a good girl and my mummy hopes someone will love me more. Please take care of me.”
The note ends with: “PS: I have been with my mummy since birth so I'm not used to other people.”
Staff at the RSPCA centre shared the note on social media on Thursday (February 16), outlining how they came to find Lilo. Staff said they had since found Lilo a new home based on her care instructions.
The post said: “This is Lilo. She was found abandoned with this note. She was a very frightened, timid cat but thanks to the details provided by her owner we were able to place in a foster home that replicated her original home.
“She soon settled and forged a strong relationship with her foster mom. This enabled us to introduce her to new people and find Lilo the purrfect match of an adopter for her.
“Today we are taking Lilo to her new,
The body of a missing man from Handforth has tragically been found in woodland in Rawtenstall, around 30 miles away from his home.
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