By Iveren McCallion
Cat-owners here are being urged to microchip their pets and fit them with ID collars.
It follows a spate of cat disappearances across the Newry area.
It is believed 80 have been reported missing since January, 40 of those in the last three months.
Emma O'Hare from Pet Connection in Newry, says the problem's ongoing:
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