On the run!

This fellow answers to the name of Gibby. Presumably took one look at The Astcote Arms and decided that was preferable to the bread and water he got here. It's a fair distance, though, so if you happen to see a Gerbil hitchhiking, do stop for him.

You might also mention that there's now a lass called Phoebe in his bed . . . if you also mention that there's a large cat called Jet where he may be thinking of heading then one of the two thoughts may tempt him back!