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'Cat-like' genet found 200 miles from home at car depot 'Cat-like' genet found 200 miles from home at car depot
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A strange "cat-like" creature surprised warehouse workers when it was found curled up asleep in a tyre.A strange "cat-like" creature surprised warehouse workers when it was found curled up asleep in a tyre.
Staff took the curious find to a vet in Milton Keynes who identified it as a genet - which looks like a pointy-faced cat with a long bushy tail.Staff took the curious find to a vet in Milton Keynes who identified it as a genet - which looks like a pointy-faced cat with a long bushy tail.
As reported in the MK Citizen, Vets4Pets put pictures on its Facebook page appealing for information.As reported in the MK Citizen, Vets4Pets put pictures on its Facebook page appealing for information.
The exotic animal's owner came forward from Brighton to collect it. It is not known how it made the 200-mile journey.The exotic animal's owner came forward from Brighton to collect it. It is not known how it made the 200-mile journey.
Workers at the Mercedez Benz depot came across the genet on Monday, but had no idea what it was.Workers at the Mercedez Benz depot came across the genet on Monday, but had no idea what it was.
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Unable to find a microchip, Vets4Pets posted photos on social media.Unable to find a microchip, Vets4Pets posted photos on social media.
"We had no idea if he was a wild animal, or whether he might be from overseas," said practice manager, Alison Sweeting."We had no idea if he was a wild animal, or whether he might be from overseas," said practice manager, Alison Sweeting.
"Later that evening a man came forward from Brighton and said it was his pet.""Later that evening a man came forward from Brighton and said it was his pet."
What is a genet?What is a genet?
Vet Huw Morgan-Jones, who examined the African spotted genet, said it was the first time he had seen one as a pet.Vet Huw Morgan-Jones, who examined the African spotted genet, said it was the first time he had seen one as a pet.
"They're unusual as they're not as cuddly as a cat and won't sit on your lap," he said."They're unusual as they're not as cuddly as a cat and won't sit on your lap," he said.
"They don't make the best of pets, as they're skittish and quite stand-offish."They don't make the best of pets, as they're skittish and quite stand-offish.
"However, this one was very friendly and we understand he's been trained to use a human toilet, which explains why he wasn't interested in our litter tray," he added."However, this one was very friendly and we understand he's been trained to use a human toilet, which explains why he wasn't interested in our litter tray," he added.
Owner Kyle Watson said two-year-old Kamarla had been missing for 18 days.Owner Kyle Watson said two-year-old Kamarla had been missing for 18 days.
He believes the animal was stolen from their garden, then released when the thief realised it was "not like an ordinary cat".He believes the animal was stolen from their garden, then released when the thief realised it was "not like an ordinary cat".
Since returning home, Karmala has been eating its favourite meal of worms, cucumber and bacon "non-stop", Mr Watson added.Since returning home, Karmala has been eating its favourite meal of worms, cucumber and bacon "non-stop", Mr Watson added.
But the first thing it did was use their upstairs toilet.But the first thing it did was use their upstairs toilet.