A comedian has received an overwhelming Twitter response to news of the missing cat he is desperately trying to find.

Herts Advertiser: Missing Harpenden cat BostonMissing Harpenden cat Boston (Image: Archant)

Rhys James’ family cat Boston (pictured) is thought to have disappeared on August 11 from Falconers Field in Harpenden.

The two-year-old Tabby has not gone missing for longer than a day or so according to Rhys, so this latest disappearance is quite unusual.

Since a tweet about the missing cat hit the internet it has been retweeted almost 1,000 times and favourited by 141, giving the comedian hope of a positive outcome.

He said of the response: “The reaction has been great; people are very nice and supportive. I just hope it helps us find him.”

Rhys, who is currently performing at the Edinburgh Film Festival, said Boston is very small and thin.

Anyone who has any information about Boston is asked to contact Rhys on Twitter at @rhysjamesy