Archie the cat from Dubai is missing from his home in Stamford

A cat that recently arrived from Dubai has gone missing.

Archie was a stray in the city in the United Arab Emirates, but was taken in by an animal lover who helped to rehouse him with Elaine Wells, who lives in Fitzwilliam Road, Stamford.

The two-year-old cat was flown in to Heathrow at the end of last month and Elaine went to collect him from the airport.

He then escaped from her home on Friday last week (May 10).

An Arabian mau with ginger and white tabby markings, Archie is microchipped but was not wearing a collar when he disappeared.

He is also allergic to many foods and Elaine is desperate for people not to feed him.

She said: “He will be awfully scared in this country. He’s not used to being outside and he is timid.

“He also has numerous allergies and I was working with the vets at Casterton on sorting out a special diet for him.

“I’ve been searching everywhere and asking everyone since he went missing.”

Archie is a sleek and muscular cat with amber eyes and a distinct meow. He also makes a range of vocal noises.

UPDATE: Archie was found safe and sound and reunited with Elaine on Wednesday evening (May 15).