A family are 'over the moon' following the safe return of their beloved pets.

Bengal cats Scratch and Nuzzle went missing from their Willesborough home on Wednesday night.

Since then their owners Cindy and Dave Brown, of Twelve Acres, and their daughter Natalie Rubbo have been searching high and low for the mischievous pair.

Yesterday however both cats were found in the streets surrounding the family's home, Scratch first, followed by Nuzzle.

Mrs Rubbo said: "Scratch was sighted in Summer Leeze Gardens around midday and then at 8pm we were contacted about Nuzzle. who was two doors along from my parents.

"We are both humbled and overwhelmed by the residents of Willesborough, who have honestly been amazing in helping us them.

"The boys have been reunited and fed and are settling in again."

Initially the family feared that the duo had been taken after finding a hole in the cat’s garden run.

Following the cat's disappearance the family posted fliers around the Willesborough area and informed the police and all vets in the area.