Pepper, a 7-year-old male tuxedo cat, has gone missing. He is small in size, and weighs about 7 lbs. He is an indoor cat, very sweet yet shy, but trusting of people. Pepper was last seen Dec. 4 on Laura Gae Circle in the Vienna/Merrifield/Falls Church area near the intersection between Gallows Road and Lee Highway.

Curious but easily scared, he is best approached by calling his name and crouching, as he can be easily scared if followed or chased. He has never scratched nor been aggressive towards people. A reward is being offered for his return or for information leading to it. Visit findpepper.com or call 703-592-6467 for more information.