Reader Jan K. Knoll of Duncanville reports that her longtime friend Blackie, an 11-year-old black cat, has been missing.

Blackie is a shorthaired cat who weighs 16 pounds, has green eyes, black claws and is white on his lower stomach. If you've found Blackie or seen a cat that looks like him, please call Jan at 972-296-7886 or e-mail her at jknoll@sbcglobal.net.

She is offering a reward.