we went back up to try & find him, and looked everywhere, thankyou to buddy, & phil h for giving me a hand, and a special thanks to d b s for making the journey back up to look for him! i also rang all the pounds, rspca, police, & more importantly the local council, then and also again today! no joy. im sure if he is taken in to any of these agensies, i will see him again, cause ive informed them of his ear tatoo! so also a thanks to chester, & s j m for having the insight to tatoo him! this yet may be his saving grace! (fingers crossed)!