
21/10/2025
Melanie recently had an emotional visit to Vets4Pets Hedge End, where she was reunited with her cat Bella, who had been missing for four years.
Bella was eight years old when she began having seizures, leaving her disoriented and confused. Despite working closely with her vet to manage her condition, one day Bella didn’t return home. Melanie searched high and low but eventually gave up hope. Then, four years and one week later, she received a call from the practice. Bella had been handed in by a kind couple who found her, and thanks to her microchip, the team were able to contact Melanie straight away.
Melanie said: “I burst into tears. The lady on the phone was crying too. It’s one of those stories you never think will happen to you. I’m so grateful to the couple and to Vets for Pets for looking after her. As soon as Bella heard my voice, she came straight out of her basket, she remembered me! If your cat isn’t chipped, get it done. You’ve got a much better chance of being reunited if they’re found.”