KINGSKERSWELL resident, Andy Drinkwater, heaved a massive sigh of relief when his four-month-old deaf kitten Tyco was returned to him.

Mr Drinkwater raised the alarm on Saturday and the cat was returned by a neighbour who took the cat to her boyfriend’s house for the weekend before deciding to get in touch with Mr Drinkwater a few days later.

The neighbour is apparently taking a course in veterinary care and was aware the kitten was deaf.