It had been 11 long years since Jennifer Ravenel last had a cat curled up in her lap. The loss of Sam Sam, the little feral kitten she had saved from a tree on her farm in South Carolina, left a huge emptiness in her heart.
When she first discovered Sam Sam, he quickly became attached to her, often sitting in her lap and following her around the farm.
However, one day, a dog scared him, and he ran off into the woods. She had spent years grieving for her dear friend and couldn’t bring herself to adopt another cat. As she shared in an interview:
“I searched and searched the woods and asked everyone nearby, but no one had seen him. But he’s a fighter.”
But then, when she least expected it, something amazing happened. Thanks to a microchip that had been put in Sam Sam years ago, he was found and brought back to Jennifer after being apart for an incredible 11 years.
Recently, Charleston County Animal Control discovered Sam Sam living in a feral colony not far from Jennifer’s home.
He looked thin and was struggling to find food, which meant he was living on the streets for a long time. However, once they scanned his microchip, they figured out he actually belonged to someone!
That day, Jennifer got a phone call that made her heart race. The news was so incredible it felt unreal. Sam Sam, her long-lost friend, had been found! As she shared:
“I really thought y’all were playing a prank on me, because it couldn’t be possible. But this is a miracle in itself.”
When she was led to the room where Sam Sam was waiting, tears filled her eyes the moment she spotted him.
After making sure Sam Sam was safe and healthy, Ravenel finally got to hold her precious cat again. She hugged him tightly, feeling an overwhelming sense of joy and relief. She added:
“I haven’t held a cat since he left – 11 years – because it broke my heart. To feel his little heartbeat in there, oh, gosh, it’s the craziest thing that has ever happened to me.”
Sam Sam used to weigh a healthy 15 pounds, but he lost some weight while living in a feral colony. Luckily, with the right care, he was expected to get back to his normal self.
Thanks to the microchip that’s under Sam Sam’s skin, they are now inseparable, enjoying a wonderful life together.
The Animal Society is now taking the time to emphasize how it is for pets to have permanent identification!
Jennifer also mentioned that Sam Sam now loves to spend most of his time at the foot of her bed, not wanting to leave her side.
Their years apart only made their bond stronger, and she was committed to giving him all the love and care he needed! Isn’t this the best ending ever?
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