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Boris the black cat has made it home for Christmas, after 10 months on the loose.
The wily feline was among animals released by an animal loving intruder who broke into the SPCA in Nelson in February this year.
Centre staff announced this week they had received word from a neighbour that a "chatty black cat" had "waltzed" into their house like he owned the place, and hadn't left.
Homeowner Kelly Biggs said he popped through the cat door, flopped on the floor and made himself at home sleeping on her bed. Biggs has now decided to adopt Boris, who she describes as "the most chill, laid-back cat".
"I've not been able to stop thinking about him since I dropped him at the SPCA."
SPCA staff were overjoyed to see Boris, in fine health and looking for cuddles.
Boris, thought to be about 4 years old, had arrived at
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